Coordinator, Chapel Worship (Part-time, fixed-term position)
This position is 15 to 18 hours per week and is a fixed term position between mid August 2025 and April 2026.
The Coordinator of Chapel Worship is responsible to work with the Campus Pastors to facilitate formative Christian worship at Chapel events. This is done by planning music and liturgy. The role will also include developing student worship teams.
- Nurture and engage the hearts, minds, and bodies of chapel worshipers in participative singing and prayer.
- Facilitate meaningful Christian worship at chapel services by overseeing chapel music that is theologically appropriate.
- Competence and effectiveness in leading music in worship as both instrumentalist and vocalist.
- Work closely with the Campus Pastors to plan and execute services.
- Invite the Ambrose community to contribute their gifts and abilities by being involved in music teams, prayers, reading scripture, and preaching.
- When the Christian Worship ensemble is not leading worship, then as instructed by the Campus Pastor, recruit and audition as necessary and schedule worship music teams for chapel and other events throughout the calendar year.
- When appropriate, lead musical worship at scheduled services.
- Attend and support Tuesday and Thursday chapel services unless otherwise arranged.
- Work closely with the Audiovisual (AV) Coordinator to arrange both the set up and take down of chapel.
- Teach/mentor students in the theory and practice of contemporary praise and worship music.
- Plan and equip student teams to lead worship that forms the community in faith.
- Lead effective rehearsals.
- Teach and mentor students in the development of their musical and leadership abilities.
Depending upon the educational background and experience of the coordinator, this role may intersect with the Worship Arts Curriculum and include the following additional duties and responsibilities.
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- Teach the theory and structure of contemporary Christian praise and worship music, including the musical and textual character of worship songs and sets and their role in worship.
- Work with the Ambrose Arts department to develop a Worship Team ensemble course for credit.
Education and Experience
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- A high level of musical skills (vocal and instrumental) is required.
- Experience leading a worship music team is required.
- Experience identifying, recruiting, and developing team members for music and worship ministry is required.
- A college degree in music is not required but will be considered an asset.
Skills
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- Organized with a high attention to detail.
- Able to problem-solve quickly and effectively.
- Strong decision-making and critical-thinking skills.
- Able to distill important information from multiple sources.
- Able to multitask and manage multiple priorities (e.g., projects, deadlines, etc.).
- Able to work with minimal supervision.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Able to lead a team with strong coaching and team building skills to foster, motivate, and support a community environment
- Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive matters.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Able to handle sensitive issues and difficult situations in a calm, tactful, and confidential manner.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
- Able to communicate in a friendly, helpful, and service-oriented manner.
Other
- Ambrose Employees agree to uphold and sign the University’s Statement of Faith upon initial appointment and to govern the conduct of their work in accordance therewith.
- Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background criminal check and academic transcripts.
Application Process
To apply, send a letter of application and curriculum vitae (CV) to Ambrose University c/o pam.meyers@ambrose.edu indicating “Coordinator, Chapel Worship” in the subject line. Review of applications begins immediately.
Ambrose University is committed to employment diversity and encourages applications from all qualified men and women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.
Ambrose University is a private Christian university located in Southwest Calgary. The Faculty of Arts and Science offers Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees in Behavioural Science, Psychology, Christian Studies, English, General Studies, History, and Music, as well as a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Science in Biology. These programs are accredited by the Ministry of Advanced Education and overseen by Campus Alberta Quality Council (CAQC). The School of Education provides a Bachelor of Education (After Degree), and the School of Business offers both a Bachelor of Business Administration and a BA in Business. The Faculty of Theology offers undergraduate programs in Children’s Ministries, Church Ministries, Intercultural Studies, Worship Arts, and Youth Ministries. The seminary offers graduate degrees including a Master of Divinity, Master of Leadership and Ministry, Master of Intercultural Ministry, Master of Theology, and Master of Christian Studies, along with diploma and certificate options. Graduate theological studies are also available in Chinese. Ambrose is committed to the integration of Christian faith with academic discipline, with a vision for academic excellence in the service of the church and the world. For more information visit us online at www.ambrose.edu.