JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary of Position:

Plans, leads and performs the music for worship services.  Directs the music education ministry of the church.  Work is performed under the supervision of the pastor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Plans and presents the choral, organ and instrumental music for regular and special worship services, in coordination with the pastor and with worship planning group in selecting hymns for worship

· Directs the adult choir and accompanies them on the organ or piano.

· Maintains a practice schedule to allow adequate preparation of service music and of choir

· Provides training, resources, assistance and supervision to the choir

· Promotes choir enlistment and builds Christian fellowship through the music Ministry

· Administers choir rolls

· Supervises music library maintenance, music licenses, and record keeping of music used

· Prepares and presents annual budget requests to the stewardship committee for projected music ministry and equipment needs

· Participates in preparation of communications such as the bulletins and advertising

· Works with the worship planning committee other church committees or teams as determined in coordination with the pastor

· Assists with volunteer recruitment and coordination

· Secures qualified substitutes for vacation or other absences in coordination with the pastor

· Plays the organ/piano for funeral when requested, if available. Funerals are included in salary.  If an honorarium is offered, accept gracefully.  Wedding fees to be negotiated by musician

· Arranges for and supervises the regular maintenance of the organ and pianos

· Assists in maintaining the appearance of the sanctuary and choir rooms

· Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Good working knowledge of church music, vocal training methods, organ and choral literature

· Broad appreciation of musical style, and ability to work with a variety of age groups  

· Working knowledge of lectionary

· Working knowledge of computer applications used in the music ministry

· General knowledge of office procedure and record maintenance techniques

· Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment

· Skilled in playing the organ

· Ability to accept supervision

· Ability to communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing

· Ability to work as part of a team

· Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the general membership

· Ability to be professional and personable

· Ability to foster fellowship in musical groups

· Successfully passes a background check

Education and Experience:

· BA degree in music from accredited college or equivalent

· Concentration in church music, vocal and organ preferred

· Experience in church music ministry preferred