DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY

First Presbyterian Church of Snohomish

We seek to engage persons of all ages in using their vocal and instrumental talent to enjoy and bring glory to God in worship. Music serves to unite the congregation in worship expression and enhance the worship themes found in weekly scriptures, liturgies, and sermons. Our worship music is a reflection of the diversity of our congregation and our world. We desire to have a breadth of musical genres and styles that foster greater congregational involvement and joy in worship.

PURPOSE

The Director of Music Ministry works collaboratively with our Pastor, Worship Committee, organist, instrumentalists, worship artists, and children’s ministry team to lead the congregation in joyful and reverent worship through music.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work collaboratively with the Pastor, Worship Committee and Worship Team in implementing a vision for "emerging worship" which seeks to utilize a broad diversity of musical and artistic gifts in the congregation.
Create quarterly plans for choral and instrumental music, both our chancel choir and our contemporary worship team, Acclaim.
Recruit, develop and involve choir members, Acclaim Worship Team members, instrumentalists, and other musicians, including children to offer their musical talents in worship.
Utilize a wide repertoire of musical selections that enhance the weekly worship themes and fit with the church’s liturgical season.
Encourage and support the integration of all liturgical arts in worship such as drama, creative liturgies, worship stations, visual arts, liturgical dance, instrumental music, special productions, choir chimes, bell choir and children's music.
Lead rehearsals for the chancel choir and share in leading Acclaim rehearsals.
Plan and provide leadership of special musical programs for Christmas Eve, Christmas, Holy Week and Easter.
Offer musical leadership, when necessary, for special worship services, including weddings and funerals. Help as requested with arrangements for a soloist, ensemble, or full choir.
Help maintain music library. Be familiar with our existing music library, identifying anthems and worship music for use in congregational worship. Review, select, and order new choral music in coordination with the worship committee and in conversation with the Pastor.
Help build community amongst musical groups by spiritually encouraging one another, caring for one another’s needs, comforting the sick or grieving, and coordinating social events during the year.

ATTRIBUTES & ABILITIES

A college degree, preferably in music, or equivalent experience.
Ability to lead and inspire the congregation in both traditional and non-traditional styles of music.
Previous experience in leading contemporary music and proficiency in piano playing.
Experience in conducting choral groups and ability to play the organ are optional.
Willingness to serve with the Pastor, Staff, and worship ministry team in a shared vision and values for developing the worship life of the congregation.
Willingness to employ a wide repertoire of music of diverse genres and worship.

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Director of Music Ministry is directly accountable to the Pastor, and works with the Worship Ministry Team, and the Personnel Committee. Both of these committees operate under Session and with the guidance of the pastor.

COMPENSATION

This is a part-time position of up to 20 hours per week. If an accompanist is needed these hours will be adjusted accordingly.

PERFORMANCE REVIEWS

Conducted after 90 days, then annually by the Pastor and Personnel Committee.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 20 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Ability to Commute:

Snohomish, WA 98290 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Snohomish, WA 98290: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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