Position Summary
To develop and lead the worship music ministries for Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church (FPC) under the direction of the Senior Pastor; to collaborate with staff and lay teams to create and lead worship experiences that are consistent with the church’s mission, vision, values and theology.

Responsibilities

Music and Worship Ministry

Coordinate worship experiences for the whole church; provide guidance for all worship experiences; work to incorporate worship in all areas of church life
Set expectations for and lead the music team to provide musical worship for the congregation
Seek out, train and develop current and new members for the music, worship and tech teams
Maintain a culture of discipleship and spiritual growth among teams
Coordinate music, media and overall worship service with Pastor, Worship team, Music team and Tech team

Music leadership

Coordinate the selection of music for weekly worship services, special occasions, and holidays
Lead music at regular Sunday morning worship services and other services of worship throughout the year
Lead and schedule regular team rehearsals and communicate weekly with music team
Organize and maintain all music resources and spaces, including care and upkeep of all church instruments

Church leadership

Participate in regular staff meetings
Collaborate with pastor and communications coordinator in planning sermon series
Offer suggestions and observations which would improve FPC’s music/worship ministries
Connect with other church ministries for the purpose of encouraging worship in all areas of life
Assume other duties as may be assigned by the Pastor

Qualifications

Demonstrate an active faith in Jesus
FPC is affiliated with ECO – A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians. The person hired would need to affirm and agree with the Essential Tenets of ECO and have a personal commitment and testimony of faith in Jesus Christ that falls in line with ECO’s theology. The Essential Tenets can be found at: https://eco-pres.org/wp-content/uploads/ECO-CONSTITUTION.pdf
Training and experience in creating and leading worship music teams
Enthusiastic with good verbal and written communication skills; able to relate well and respectfully communicate with Pastor, staff and church members
Ability to actively engage the congregation during worship through music
Skilled in vocal and instrumental music leading. Preferred: able to read music well
Ability to utilize and expand resources, and to network with the community
Works well in a highly collaborative setting

Hours

This is a part time position requiring approximately 20-25 hours a week, the majority of which to be worked at the church

Compensation

Salary range available on request
Professional expenses as approved by supervisor
2-weeks time-off, including 4 excused Sundays per year

To Apply, please submit the following to jsmolik@fredericksbrugpres.org:

Cover letter
Current resume

Next steps will include application, narrative questions and three references

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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