Purpose

The Music Director is responsible to the Church and supervised by the Music Committee for the development and promotion of the Music Ministry.

The Music Director will organize and lead the Music Ministry and assist the Pastor in all worship services, special events, and programs as assigned.

 
Education, Skills, and Abilities

• Understand the importance of music as part of the church's ministry, spiritual life and

  outreach.

• Understand that the position is a ministry and offering to God and community and not

  simply a performance.

• Display a professional level of musical talent from training and experience.

• Have a thorough working knowledge of the congregation’s worship services and a

  theological understanding of church music.

• Communicate well and in a friendly manner with the pastor, worship and music

  committee members, church choir, and members of the congregation.

  Job Performance Requirements:

• Lead, direct, plan, conduct, organize and evaluate a comprehensive music program

  ranging from traditional to contemporary music including choirs, vocalist, musicians,

  handbells, and/or instrumental ensembles

• Supervise the work of the organist/pianist.

• Assist the pastor in planning worship services.

• Arrange and provide music for weddings, funerals, special projects, ministry events and

  other church related activities upon request

• Plan, organize and promote choir workshops, clinics, programs, trips and outreach for

  the various choirs

• Supervise the maintenance of the music library, materials, supplies, musical

  instruments, and other equipment that is associated with the music ministry

• Plan, prepare and oversee the music ministry budget

• Invest 6-10 hours per week in preparation and/or on-site practices and services.

• Perform other related duties as assigned

The Music Director must be proficient with skills, knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• Strong leadership skills with a spirit and attitude for excellence.

• Effective planning, organizational and time management skills

• Experience in directing and teaching the music, singing, and/or playing musical

  instruments.

• Ability to play hymns and special music on the keyboard, organ and/or piano.

• Ability to read or sight-read music.

• Ability to provide training to improve the quality of the choirs and musicians.

• Arrange, select and coordinate choirs and songs for services and events.

• Keep abreast of new songs, choirs and artists in the gospel industry.

 
Job Expectations

• The applicant shall rehearse sufficiently to maintain a high quality of music.

• An annual performance review will be done.

• The applicant shall seek professional relationships with other church musicians and keep abreast of developments in worship and liturgy through associations, continuing education, and professional church publications.

The Music Director will have two Sundays of paid annual leave.  Two Sundays of paid sick leave are available if needed.

Evaluation

Performance reviews will be conducted annually by the Music Committee with the input from the Pastor.  The Stewardship Committee, with recommendations from the Music Committee, will annually review the adequacy of compensation.

Opportunities

• Use of the organ and pianos to give private lessons.

• Use of the organ and pianos for preparing and giving recitals or concerts.