Worship Director or Pastor

Worship Director or Pastor (Full-Time, 40-45 hrs/week)
Syracuse Vineyard Church

You Were Made for This.
We believe God moves through people—ordinary people empowered by His Spirit. We’re looking for a worship director (or pastor, depending on the candidate) who’s not just musically gifted, but who deeply values creating space where people can encounter Jesus, be formed by His love, and sent out with His purpose. You’ll lead worship at our growing State Fair Site and support the worship culture across all Vineyard sites: Auburn, Syracuse, and Español. You’ll be a core part of our mission to multiply multicultural communities of Jesus followers that make disciples, grow leaders, serve the poor, and seek justice.

This is more than a job. It’s a calling to be part of a team that’s passionate, joy-filled, and “all in” on mission together.

What You’ll Do.

• Lead the Church in Worship
  Plan and lead weekly worship sets that are Vineyard, authentic, Spirit-led, diverse, and accessible—helping people from all backgrounds connect with God. Lead worship at the State Fair Site 9am and 10:30am services, Syracuse Site at 11:30, and Español at 2:30pm.
• Build and Equip Worship Teams
  Develop a multicultural group of musicians and vocalists by modeling excellence, inviting growth, and creating a team culture marked by fun, trust, and spiritual depth.
• Support Multi-Site Ministry
  Help strengthen and support the worship expressions at our Auburn, Syracuse, and Español sites—whether that’s coaching team leaders, helping onboard new volunteers, or syncing up planning. Will require local travel to support sites.
• Create with Purpose
  Work with site pastors and communicators to design cohesive, engaging Sunday experiences—worship that feels like “us” and reflects what God’s doing in our church. Engage with VineyardUSA and leverage resources for the benefit of our teams.
• Stay Spiritually and Emotionally Healthy
  Lead from a place of health, keeping rhythm with rest, connection with God, and meaningful community.
• Manage the Details
  Use Planning Center and Multitracks to organize setlists, schedule teams, and make sure Sunday flows well and people feel cared for.
• Additional Pastoral or Technical Duties
  Depending on your passions, skills, and willingness to learn, this position may include additional duties of production/tech, IT, facilities, pastoral care, or discipleship/formation.

What You Bring.

• A growing relationship with Jesus and love for His Church, specifically the Vineyard expression.
• Experience leading corporate worship in a church context (preferably 200+ people and multiple teams). Must be familiar with playing with click and tracks.
• Confidence and excellence as a vocalist and musician (guitar or keys preferred).
• An eye for team-building and discipleship: You love helping others grow.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• A heart for multi-ethnic, multi-generational ministry.
• Alignment with Vineyard theology and ethos—or openness to learning and embracing it.

Who You Are.
You don’t have to be perfect, but here’s what we hope describes you:

• Fun – You laugh easily and create a culture of joy.
• Always Equipping – You empower others, not just do the job.
• All-In on Mission – You say “yes” to the big picture, not just your part.
• Spirit-Dependent – You’re led by God’s voice and presence.
• Servant Leader – You show up, go first, and lead by example.
• Respectful Communicator – You listen well and speak with honor and clarity.
• Emotionally Healthy – You’re growing in self-awareness, honesty, and wholeness.

Details & Compensation.

• Schedule: 40-45 hours per week (flexible schedule with Sunday morning availability required)
• Compensation: Based on experience and qualifications, no less than $50,000 annually.
• Location: State Fair Site (with travel/support to Auburn, Syracuse, and Español sites as needed)
• Benefits: Based on qualifications (Director or Pastor); Healthcare/Dental/Vision (choice of Gold or Silver w/HSA plans) paid at 90%+ of premiums; optional 403(b) enrollment, contributions after 4 years of service; 3 weeks paid time off plus holidays and week between Christmas/New Years; opportunities to attend at least one conference or training per year.
• Reports to: Executive Pastor

How to Apply.
The Vineyard Church is a diverse and growing church. We are open to hiring a candidate with complementary skills/qualifications in site pastoring, youth ministry, Latino/Español ministry, production, technology, administration, or facilities. Part-time options are also available. We look forward to hearing from you!

Email your resume, a cover letter sharing why you’re excited about this role, and a video (or link) of you leading worship to Ben Taylor, Executive Pastor, at .