Contemporary Music Leader

Employer Information

· Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

· 4 Northcrest Drive Clifton Park NY 12065

at the intersection of Rt. 146

· 518-371-2226

· office@poplutheranchurch.org

· Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) seeks a contemporary music leader to lead worship for an experimental, creative and evolving Saturday evening service focused on authentic community, fellowship, conversation and teaching primarily every other Saturday evening.

Employment Information

· Job Title: Contemporary Music Leader

· Reports to Pastor and Church Council

· Location – same as above

· Start Date – ASAP

· Job Type- Salaried PT less than 10 hours per week.

· Salary – $5,000 to $7,000 range depending on qualifications and experience.

The Contemporary Music Leader will work with the pastoral staff, with the Contemporary Music Leader having the responsibility to recruit and prepare musical and technical volunteers, to lead the musical portion of the Saturday service with a high standard of quality, and to assist worshipers in experiencing God's presence through music and praise.

Responsibilities and Duties

1.Work with pastoral staff to choose appropriate music for our nontraditional worship on Saturday evening.

2. Accompany the congregation on piano, guitar, or other instrument.

3. Involve interested members of the congregation in opportunities to assist with worship as volunteer musicians and vocalists (leading rehearsals, etc.).

4. Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, creative and open to experimentation with music for the Saturday service.

Qualifications/Requirements

· Enthusiastic about sharing God’s love through joyful music

· Eager to work with pastoral and volunteer staff to plan meaningful worship opportunities

· Willing to work within the theological parameters and values of the ELCA

· Coordinate and participate in the joyful music of Prince of Peace – including, but not limited to the contemporary music team, and special musicians and music

· Lead or ensure that leadership is found for the contemporary music team

· Assist with congregational singing and worship

· This is a salaried part-time position with expected time to be generally less than 10 hours a week.

Preferred Skills Include

· Piano or Keyboard competency

· Previous music ensemble leadership

· Knowledge of church calendar and related music selection

· Ability to recruit and nurture musicians and singers

· Competency in teamwork and leadership

· Interest in spirituality and helping others grow in their faith

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of a variety of musical styles, be open to experimentation and flexibility in worship and music leadership. We are open to creatively exploring with candidates how they see themselves fulfilling this and how their strengths will be assets to Prince of Peace both in the field of music and as spiritual participants and leaders in the life of the church.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $5,000.00 - $7,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No more than 10 per week

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Music Performance: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Clifton Park, NY 12065 (Required)

Work Location: In person