Ministry Purpose:

To direct the work of others in providing musical experiences that complement worship services throughout the year.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent experience
Ability to direct and use a variety of musical styles
Organization skills to plan rehearsals and prepare for weekly worship services and special calendar events
Emotional and spiritual maturity to effectively work with various ages, backgrounds, and musical abilities
Ability to recruit, coach, and motivate while nurturing group cohesiveness
Coordinate music ministries with staff and laypeople
A faith that allows choral directing to be seen as a ministry in Jesus Christ
Mandatory background checks will be performed every 2 years

Responsibilities:

Recruit new and maintain current Chancel Choir and Bell Choir members
Maintain music libraries
Rehearse the Chancel Choir on Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings and the Bell Choir on Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings
Prepare and administrate music and worship budgetary items, including: Choir and bell supplies, Soloists and instrumentalists
Maintenance of all church pianos, organ, console and pipe chamber, handbells, chimes, handbell gloves, stands, mallets, tables and foam covers
Communicate / Coordinate musical selections with Pastor and office staff
Arrange for and hire special and guest musicians
Select relevant anthems and music for presentation throughout the performance season (September-June). Be conscious and inclusive of the variety of tastes, backgrounds, and musical experience levels of both the choir members and the congregation.

While this is posted separately from the organist position, they can be combined into one role based upon the experience of the candidate.

Compensation:

Compensation reviewed annually (December)
Paid holidays if the holiday is on a scheduled work day; if not that day, the day before or after, as determined by the Lead Pastor

Supervision:

Reports to the Staff Parish Relations Committee for overall supervision and the Senior Pastor for daily supervision

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 8 – 10 per week

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Work Location: In person

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