Worship Coordinator

Worship Coordinator (Part-Time)

The Riverside Church in the City of New York

Hours: 19 hours per week
Status: Part-Time Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $49000 to $52000
Reports to: Senior Minister (or designated clergy supervisor)

Position Summary

The Riverside Church seeks a collaborative organized and spiritually grounded Part-Time Worship Coordinator to support the planning coordination and execution of worship services and congregational life events. Working closely with clergy staff volunteers and ministry partners the Worship Coordinator helps ensure that worship experiences are welcoming meaningful and seamlessly executed.

This position is ideal for an individual who thrives in dynamic ministry settings enjoys coordinating multiple moving parts and brings a calm pastoral presence amid the complexities of church life. The Worship Coordinator serves as a key partner in supporting both traditional and innovative worship offerings helping clergy and volunteers create worship experiences that reflect Riversides commitment to spiritual depth hospitality justice and excellence.

Essential Responsibilities

Worship Planning and Coordination

• Provide worship support for weekly services and special services including baptisms communion and other congregational worship events.
• Coordinate the many moving pieces across church departments required for weekly worship as well as major seasonal programs including Advent Christmas Lent Holy Week Easter Candlelight Hope and Consolation and other special observances.
• Develop and maintain planning timelines communication plans and logistical systems to ensure worship services are well organized and executed.
• Troubleshoot worship logistics and serve as a reliable point of coordination among clergy staff volunteers musicians and congregants.

Baptism Ministry Coordination

• Organize and coordinate baptisms from initial scheduling through orientation preparation communication and day-of logistics.
• Serve as the primary staff contact for baptism candidates and families ensuring a welcoming and supportive experience.
• Coordinate clergy volunteers administrative needs and worship preparations related to baptism services.

Volunteer Support and Engagement

• Support worship volunteers as needed.
• Assist in training and orienting volunteers to ensure a high-quality and hospitable worship experience.
• Foster positive relationships with volunteers and help create a culture of service excellence and care.

Fresh Start Worship Leadership

• Produce facilitate coordinate and preach (as needed) the weekly Fresh Start worship service.
• Develop and nurture a preaching partnership with Union Theological Seminary students and other emerging ministry leaders.
• Support innovative worship practices that engage diverse participants and encourage spiritual growth.

Space for Grace

• Produce facilitate and coordinate nine monthly Space for Grace services.
• Collaborate with ministry leaders musicians volunteers and participants to ensure thoughtful and meaningful worship experiences.
• Manage communications worship flow and logistical needs for these gatherings.

Digital and Congregational Ministries

• Contribute to online ministries such as Bible in a Minute and Short Circles.
• Support Bible Study Dinner Church and other congregational formation opportunities as ministry needs and workload allow.
• Assist with communication and coordination related to worship ministries.

Pastoral Presence and Collaborative Leadership

• Seek to be a steady and supportive presence among clergy staff volunteers and congregants.
• Create calm amid complexity and help ensure that worship experiences are thoughtful organized and welcoming.
• Participate in worship meetings staff meetings and planning conversations as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the ministry and mission of The Riverside Church.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity degree required.
• Demonstrated commitment to Christian ministry and the mission of The Riverside Church.
• Experience coordinating worship services church programs events or volunteer-based ministries.
• Strong organizational project management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced ministry environment.
• Comfortable working collaboratively across departments and with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience leading worship facilitating groups or preaching preferred.
• Familiarity with liturgical traditions and the rhythms of the Christian church year preferred.
• Experience working with seminarians ministry interns or volunteer leaders is a plus.
• Proficiency with standard office technology and virtual communication platforms.

Compensation

This position requires worship leadership preaching event coordination volunteer management and cross-department collaboration at 19 hours per week. For a candidate with significant preaching experience seminary training and extensive worship leadership expertise Riverside could reasonably consider a range of $49000 to $52000 annually.

The Riverside Church in the City of New York is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds who are inspired by its mission and ministry.