Traditional Worship and Music Director

Job Description

Seeking a passionate and relational leader to connect people to full life in Jesus Christ through traditional music and worship.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position will primarily focus on leading traditional worship services with the following priorities:

• Christ-centered worship
• Gospel communication through music
• Choir development

RESPONSIBILITIES:

TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND WORSHIP

• Work with Worship and Music Commission and pastors to provide for worship of the congregation
• Collaborate with pastors to choose songs for worship services connected to scriptural themes
• Recruit, direct, and manage Sanctuary choir
• Recruit, direct, and manage Chancel Handbell choir
• Play and sing as needed in worship services
• Accompany Women's Ensemble in worship
• Schedule and accompany soloists for worship services
• Develop opportunities for next generation (children and students) to learn and share musical gifts in worship.
• Collaborate with pastors and contemporary music director in developing and implementing occasional blended worship experiences
• Provide liturgical leadership, as assigned, during worship services
• Along with pastors, provide care and support to choir members

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Supervise part-time Music Associate
• Staff representative for monthly Worship & Music Commission meetings
• Lead the Ocean Classic Concert Series Council
• Attend Session Meetings as Needed
• Instrument maintenance (organ, piano, bells, etc)
• Develop and manage the budget for traditional music ministries with commission oversight
• Maintain accurate information in weekly worship scripts

QUALITIES:

• Passionate disciple of Jesus Christ
• Forms meaningful relationships with people of various ages
• Self-starter
• Empowering leader
• Team-builder
• Team player
• Organized
• Effective communicator

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Classical musical training
• Choir direction experience necessary
• Proficient on piano necessary
• Proficient on organ preferred

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Staff representative with Worship & Music Commission.
• Relates to Senior Pastor/Head of Staff and Personnel Commission for support and accountability.

SCHEDULE:

This is a part-time salaried position, including mid-week rehearsal and weekend and holiday worship services. Currently weekly rehearsals are Thursdays 6:00 – 9:00 pm and services are Sundays at 9:30 am.