Careers

Location: San Diego, CA | Reports To: Pastor over Worship 

Type: Part-Time (10-15 hours/week) | Compensation: $31–$36/hour DOE

WHO WE ARE 

Makers Church is a non-denominational community of Jesus followers in the vibrant, diverse, and creative neighborhood of North Park, San Diego. Our mission is to make on earth as it is in heaven by developing and commissioning followers of Jesus to love God and love others. 

We’re in an exciting season of growth! Makers is currently undergoing a significant campus renovation that will expand our multi-use facilities and open new opportunities to serve our neighborhood through community events, gatherings, and partnerships. This role is positioned to grow alongside that vision. 

THE ROLE 

The Worship Director is the primary spiritual and creative leader for worship at Makers Church. You’ll shepherd the worship team, cultivate a culture of encounter with God, and collaborate closely with the pastoral team to craft services that are theologically grounded, artistically excellent, and accessible to the diverse community of North Park. This is not just a music job, it’s a leadership role rooted in discipleship and vision.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Worship Leadership 

• Lead Sunday morning worship gatherings with musical and spiritual attentiveness • Curate song selections that are theologically rich, culturally resonant, and accessible to both longtime believers and those new to faith 

• Collaborate with the pastoral team on service flow, series themes, and seasonal rhythms (Advent, Lent, Holy Week, Easter) 

• Create and maintain worship sets using Planning Center Online, including charts, audio files, and service notes 

• Lead congregational worship and liturgical moments in a way that creates space for genuine encounter not performance 

Team Discipleship & Development 

• Recruit, develop, and shepherd a volunteer worship team of musicians and vocalists • Schedule and lead weekly or bi-weekly rehearsals that are both musically productive and spiritually formative 

• Invest in team members as people, not just musicians- cultivating community, growth, and shared mission 

• Build a volunteer pipeline and create an environment where new musicians feel welcomed and developed 

• Create and lead rhythms of spiritual formation within the team 

Creative & Pastoral Collaboration 

• Partner with the pastoral team to align worship with preaching series, church calendar, and congregational needs 

• Collaborate with the Audio & Technical Director to ensure seamless integration of worship and production 

• Contribute to special services and events: worship nights, baptisms, holidays, community gatherings • Provide creative input on overall service design, including spoken liturgy, video, and visual elements • Represent worship ministry in pastoral and creative team meetings 

Administration 

• Manage worship ministry budget, licensing (CCLI), and equipment needs

• Maintain Planning Center Online with accurate rosters, schedules, and service orders • Communicate clearly and proactively with team members, tech team, and pastoral staff 

TYPICAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE 

• Sundays: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM (setup, sound check, services, teardown), including a once monthly staff meeting from 11:30-1:30 PM (1st Monday of each month) 

• Thursdays: 6:00 – 8:00 PM (worship rehearsal, as scheduled) 

• Midweek: 6~ hours flexible (planning, song selection, team communication, admin) • Special Events: As needed (worship nights, holiday services, baptisms, etc.) 

Note: Additional hours for special events and major holidays (Christmas Eve, Easter) are compensated at standard hourly rate and coordinated in advance. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Spiritual & Personal 

• A personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ 

• Alignment with the mission, vision, and values of Makers Church 

• A pastoral heart- you see worship leadership as discipleship, not performance 

• Humble, collaborative spirit with the ability to receive and give feedback well 

• Deep conviction that worship is for the congregation, not the platform 

Musical & Technical Skills 

• 3+ years of worship leading experience in a church or ministry setting 

• Proficiency on at least one primary instrument (guitar, keys, or equivalent) 

• Ability to lead a band and communicate musical direction clearly in rehearsal and live settings • Working knowledge of Planning Center Online (or willingness to learn quickly) 

• Familiarity with CCLI licensing and song library management 

• Comfortable working within a live production environment alongside a tech team 

Leadership & Relational Skills 

• Demonstrated ability to recruit, lead, and develop volunteer musicians and vocalists • Strong relational intelligence – you build trust and community naturally 

• Clear communicator who can give musical and spiritual direction under pressure • Organized and dependable in scheduling, planning, and follow-through 

• Thrives in collaborative, team-oriented environments 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience leading worship across diverse contexts – multiethnic, intergenerational, or liturgically varied • Desired but not required: Strong vocal ability and platform presence that invites participation rather than observation 

• Songwriting or original music experience 

• Ability to arrange or adapt songs for varying band configurations 

• Basic audio/production knowledge helpful but not required 

TO APPLY 

Send a resume, a brief cover letter sharing your faith story and vision for worship ministry, and links to 2–3 recordings of you leading or directing worship to info@makerschurch.org.

Location: San Diego, CA | Reports To: Executive Pastor / Pastoral Team 

Type: Part-Time (10-15 hours/week) | Compensation: $31–$36/hour DOE 

WHO WE ARE 

Makers Church is a non-denominational community of Jesus followers in the vibrant, diverse, and creative neighborhood of North Park, San Diego. Our mission is to make on earth as it is in heaven by developing and commissioning followers of Jesus to love God and love others. 

We’re in an exciting season of growth! Makers is currently undergoing a significant campus renovation that will expand our multi-use facilities and open new opportunities to serve our neighborhood through community events, gatherings, and partnerships. This role is positioned to grow alongside that vision. 

As our renovated campus becomes usable over the next 12 months with expanded multi-use facilities, this position has a clear path to full-time as we support community events, neighborhood partnerships, and new ministry opportunities beyond Sunday mornings. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

As Audio & Technical Director, you’ll serve as the primary technical leader for all Makers gatherings — combining hands-on front-of-house audio engineering with technical oversight of video, lighting, livestream, and visual media. 

Audio Engineering 

• Serve as primary Front-of-House (FOH) engineer for Sunday worship gatherings and special events

• Create and maintain high-quality, distraction-free mixes that support congregational worship and spoken word 

• Manage monitor mixes (IEMs/wedges) in coordination with worship team needs

•  Maintain, tune, and troubleshoot audio systems including console, wireless microphones, speakers, and in-ear systems 

• Develop and document channel templates, scene recalls, and workflow best practices 

Technical Direction 

• Serve as live Technical Director for Makers gatherings, calling cues and ensuring seamless transitions

• Oversee technical execution of video switching, camera operations, lighting, and ProPresenter

• Ensure livestream broadcast is technically excellent, stable, and synchronized with in-room production

•  Collaborate with worship leaders and pastoral team on service flow and technical requirements

•  Coordinate with Communications/Creative team to ensure all media content is prepped, loaded, and properly formatted 

Team Leadership & Volunteer Development (As Time Allows & Role Expands)

• Create an environment where volunteers are growing in skill and excited to serve

• Build and maintain weekly volunteer schedules using Planning Center Online 

• Future Role: Lead weekly tech team communications and periodic training sessions 

• Future Role: Recruit, train, and disciple a volunteer production team across all technical areas

• Future Role: Create a leadership pipeline developing volunteers into position-specific operators and future leaders

Systems & Infrastructure 

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on AVL systems; identify and propose equipment upgrades with budget estimates for leadership approval 

• Manage equipment inventory, repairs, and replacement planning 

• Document systems, signal flow, and operational procedures for training and consistency

•  Conduct initial audit of current AVL systems within first 90 days and provide prioritized recommendations 

TYPICAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE 

• Sundays: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM (setup, sound check, services, teardown) 

• Thursdays: 6:00 – 8:00 PM (worship rehearsal, as scheduled) 

• Midweek: 5-10 hours flexible as needed (admin, planning, equipment maintenance, volunteer coordination) 

• Special Events: As needed (worship nights, holiday services, baptisms, etc.) 

Note: Additional hours for special events and major holidays (Christmas Eve, Easter) are compensated at standard hourly rate and coordinated in advance. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Spiritual & Personal 

• A personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ 

• Alignment with the mission, vision, and values of Makers Church 

• Understanding that technical ministry is worship — using gifts to create space for others to encounter God 

• Servant posture with a positive, problem-solving attitude 

Technical Expertise 

• 3+ years of experience in live audio engineering and/or production in church or live event settings 

• Demonstrated ability to create quality front-of-house mixes in mid-sized venues (200–500 capacity)

•  Strong understanding of signal flow, gain structure, EQ, compression, and live mixing fundamentals 

• Experience with digital audio consoles (Yamaha TF/QL/CL series or equivalent)

• Working knowledge of wireless microphone systems and in-ear monitor setups 

• Familiarity with video switching (Blackmagic ATEM or similar), PTZ cameras, and livestream workflows (Wirecast, YouTube, etc.) 

• Proficiency with ProPresenter or equivalent presentation software, and Planning Center Online (or willingness to learn quickly) 

• Competence with macOS environment 

Leadership & Soft Skills 

• Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate volunteers 

• Strong communication skills — able to give clear direction under pressure and provide constructive feedback 

• Calm demeanor with ability to troubleshoot in real-time without creating anxiety

• Relational intelligence — understands that people are the priority 

• Thrives in fast-paced, team-oriented environments

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with DMX lighting systems and programming (Lightkey, ADJ, or similar)

•  Video editing and motion graphics capabilities 

• Audio recording and editing experience (Logic Pro, Pro Tools, or similar)

• Experience with streaming software and platforms (OBS, vMix, YouTube Live, Resi) 

• Background in musical performance or worship team experience 

• Previous church production or ministry experience

Position: Kids Ministry Teacher

Potential Open Classes: Nursery, TK/Kindergarten, Grades 3-5, Substitute Teacher(s)

Location: Makers Church, 3810 Bancroft Street, San Diego, CA

Supervisor: Families Director

Compensation: $22 hour; paid bi-weekly

JOB SUMMARY

Our Kids Ministry Teachers are responsible for teaching Biblical lessons through the Grow curriculum and running the games and/or craft activities laid out by the Families Director each Sunday. Teachers must have a God-centered heart with a focus on educating and loving the next generation of disciples.

New applicants can state on their cover letter if they would like to apply for the role as a paid internship to include projects to fit university credit requirements.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Classroom prep and teaching the curriculum laid out by the Families Director, including facilitating discussion, games and/or crafts, and activities. (Required hours: Sunday 8:30 AM-11:30 AM)

• Work collaboratively alongside Maker’s pastors, staff, parents, and volunteers.

• Facilitate safe and smooth child check-in and check-out processes each Sunday.

• Provide support at Makers’ Church events

• Mandatory incident reporter (Makers will pay for training and certificate)

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• A love for God and children, considering our youth to be the next generation of disciples.

• A professional with role-aligned experience or a student pursuing a degree or beginning a career in child development, pediatric nursing, Christian studies, education, ministry, teaching, youth and family ministry, pastoral studies, or the equivalent. If the applicant is seeking internship credit, they must state any degree requirements in their application.

• Professional or volunteer experience serving and/or leading in a church children’s ministry, childcare, classroom, or working with caregivers and families.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Safety screening includes passing a LiveScan background check.

PURPOSE:
To lead, disciple, and empower middle school students (grades 6–8) through weekly Sunday programming and intentional weekday gatherings that help them grow in faith, community, and purpose.

REPORTS TO: Youth Coordinator
POINT AUTHORITY: Youth Coordinator
INPUT AUTHORITY: Youth Volunteers, Kids, Youth Director
VETO AUTHORITY: Youth Director, Kids Pastor, Pastors
INFO AUTHORITY: Youth Volunteers, Makers Staff, Kids, Parents

LEADING: Middle School students, Volunteers
HOURS: Part-Time (4-5 hours per week expected), $22.88/hr starting pay
EXPECTED PARTICIPATION: Sunday service, monthly Makers staff meeting (after church on first Sunday of the month), prep/planning meetings with Youth Director.

Hours may grow/adjust to include additional programming (monthly field trip, biweekly small group, etc.) based on Coordinator capacity/vision.

ROLES + RESPONSIBILITIES

ROLE: Middle School SUNDAY SCHOOL Teacher

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Middle School Coordinator is responsible for leading middle school ministry at Makers Church. This includes weekly Sunday programming, optional weekday discipleship opportunities, volunteer coordination, and student engagement—creating a safe, welcoming, and Christ-centered environment for middle school students to grow in their relationship with God and one another

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP

• Under the leadership of the youth director, deliver engaging Sunday morning programming that reflects the mission and values of Makers Church.

• Receive and delivery teaching materials, games, and discussions that are age-appropriate, relevant, and biblically grounded.

• Provide leadership, encouragement, and support for middle school volunteers and student leaders.

• Collaborate with the Youth Director and Kids Pastor to create a seamless discipleship pathway from elementary through high school.

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & DISCIPLESHIP

• Build relationships with middle school students through consistent presence, care, and mentorship.

• Facilitate optional weekday gatherings such as monthly field trips, biweekly small groups, or service opportunities that foster connection and growth.

• Encourage spiritual formation, prayer, and worship in all ministry activities.

PARENT & TEAM COLLABORATION

• Communicate regularly with parents, providing updates, resources, and encouragement for family discipleship at home.

• Participate in youth and staff meetings, sharing insights from the middle school ministry to help shape overall student programming.

• Partner with the Youth Director and church leadership to align middle school ministry with the broader

Location: Makers Church, 3810 Bancroft Street, San Diego, CA

PURPOSE:
To lead, disciple, and empower middle school students (grades 6–8) through weekly Sunday programming and intentional weekday gatherings that help them grow in faith, community, and purpose.

REPORTS TO: Kids Pastor
POINT AUTHORITY: High School Coordinator, Kids Pastor
INPUT AUTHORITY: Youth Volunteers, Kids, High School Coordinator
VETO AUTHORITY: Youth Director, Kids Pastor, Pastors
INFO AUTHORITY: Youth Volunteers, Makers Staff, Parents and Kids

LEADING: Youth Volunteers (Middle School Team), Middle School students
HOURS: Part-Time (Up to 8 hours per week expected), $24.19 hr starting pay
WEEKLY PARTICIPATION: Sunday service and prep, monthly Makers staff meeting (after church on first Sunday of the month), weekly meeting with Kids Pastor.

Hours may grow/adjust to include additional programming (monthly field trip, biweekly small group, etc.) based on Coordinator capacity/vision.

ROLES + RESPONSIBILITIES

ROLE: Middle School Coordinator

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Middle School Coordinator is responsible for leading and coordinating all aspects of middle school ministry at Makers Church. This includes weekly Sunday programming, optional weekday discipleship opportunities, volunteer coordination, and student engagement—creating a safe, welcoming, and Christ-centered environment for middle school students to grow in their relationship with God and one another.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP

• Develop and implement engaging Sunday morning programming that reflects the mission and values of Makers Church.

• Prepare teaching materials, games, and discussions that are age-appropriate, relevant, and biblically grounded.

• Provide leadership, encouragement, and support for middle school volunteers and student leaders.

Collaborate with the Youth Director and Kids Director to create a seamless discipleship pathway from elementary through high school.

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & DISCIPLESHIP

• Build relationships with middle school students through consistent presence, care, and mentorship.

• Plan and facilitate optional weekday gatherings such as monthly field trips, biweekly small groups, or service opportunities that foster connection and growth.

• Encourage spiritual formation, prayer, and worship in all ministry activities.

PARENT & TEAM COLLABORATION

• Communicate regularly with parents, providing updates, resources, and encouragement for family discipleship at home.

• Participate in youth and staff meetings, sharing insights from the middle school ministry to help shape overall student programming.
  

Partner with the High School Coordinator, Kids Pastor, and church leadership to align middle school ministry with the broader