Blue Oaks Church is a non-denominational evangelical Christian church in Pleasanton, CA. We held our first service in July 2012 and currently offer 2 service times on Sundays. Please see our web site http://www.blueoaks.cc  for more info about us.

Our Mission -  Our mission is to lead our community into Christ centered living.

• Lead  - We value a person’s ability to influence others to pursue God’s mission. Ephesians 4:11-13

• Our Community  - We intentionally engage in developing and deepening relationships. Life change happens best in community. 1 Thessalonians 2:8

• Into Christ Centered Living - We want to do and say the things Jesus would do and say if he was in our place. Colossians 3:17

http://www.blueoaks.cc/

Job Summary

Lead worship and lead worship teams in developing worship services that will allow Blue Oaks to experience God through music. This includes developing a qualified team of volunteers, scheduling for weekend services, leadership and coordination of volunteers, and overall management of the worship community and production teams.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Music

• Oversee all production a creative elements for weekend services.
• Schedule musicians, singers and bands for worship services.
• Develop multiple worship leaders and musicians to serve in Student and Kids Ministries as well as the Worship Center.
• Develop and manage a worship budget in order to provide adequate resources and equipment for the work of the ministry.
• Purchase all equipment and supervise their maintenance.
• Have administrative responsibility for all aspects of worship through music.
• Pastor, coach and care for (musically as well as spiritually) all musicians and band members within the church.
• Work with worship leaders to select music and integrate new songs on a regular basis.
• Recruit and rehearse band members for participation in services.
• Watch other church services to gain insights and develop ways to improve the effectiveness of the worship experience.
• Implement a process for student involvement as musicians and worship leaders.
• Develop and implement a system for identifying and developing vocal, instrumental, and technical team members.
• Purchase all music, supplies, equipment, and supervise their maintenance.
• Network with outside bands/worship leaders.

Production

• Lead the production team in implementing the worship services.
• Work with the Teaching Pastor and Creative Team to plan each service.
• Schedule sound, lighting, camera, and ProPresenter teams for worship services.
• Provide adequate resources and equipment for the work of the ministry.
• Lead in recruiting, training and maintaining volunteers for all aspects of production (creative teams, sound, lighting, ProPresenter, etc.).
• Coordinate skill training activities for team members (i.e. ProPresenter, lighting, sound, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a committed Christian and a regular participant in the life of Blue Oaks Church. They will have read and agreed with the Blue Oaks Statement of Faith, Values and Vision found at http://blueoaks.cc/about.  This position requires a minimum of 3-5 years experience as a Worship Pastor.

Job Competencies

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; respects diversity.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Written Communication:  Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.