Director of Music

Job Type: Part-Time, approximately 10-12 hours per week; Required Hours – Sundays 9:30am-12:30pm and Wednesday evening rehearsals.

Summary of Responsibilities

First Presbyterian Church in Kannapolis, NC is seeking a Director of Music. The ideal candidate will eagerly serve the Lord, our church family, foster a spirit of worship, and work closely with the Pastor and Director of Ministry. Primary responsibilities of the position include participation in music selection, including a diversity of Christian music (traditional hymns, praise songs, contemporary Christian), worship leading from the piano, direction and accompaniment for small choral groups, choir, and the performance of vocal and piano solos.

About us

First Presbyterian, Kannapolis is a worshipping community with a strong commitment to teach and learn the Scriptures and to live out the gospel together on mission investing in ministries like Kannapolis Bible Teaching Association and Cooperative Christian Ministry, and world missions, like Operation Christmas Child, Moscow Evangelistic Seminary, and other Presbyterian partners. We are part of the ECO, which is a reformed, evangelical and Presbyterian denomination. We are committed to the Essential Tenets of ECO which are rooted in the Scriptures. Our worship is traditional in style, but we a want to incorporate a diversity of musical styles and genres in our music and worship.

Foundational Attributes

• Committed Christian who lives out his or her faith with integrity and character.

• Talented pianist and vocalist with the ability to play and sing a diversity of musical genres (including traditional hymns, praise songs and contemporary songs).

• Ability to rehearse and direct a traditional choir, small ensembles, or soloists.

• Ability to accompany an organist or other instrumentalists, small ensembles, choirs, and children/youth ensembles.

• Organized, dedicated, and self-motivated person who can work simultaneously on multiple projects

• Familiarity with various worship styles and a wide body of music worship literature.

• Commitment to being present on Sunday mornings, occasional special services, and weekly rehearsals.

• Understanding and acceptance of Essential Tenets of ECO.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend weekly staff meetings with the Pastor and Director of Ministry to plan for worship.

• Practice and prepare musical selections in advance of worship or special services, striving for excellence.

• Hold weekly rehearsals for choirs, ensembles or those preparing to participate in worship/special services.

• Identify, encourage and integrate worshipers’ musical gifts into worship and special services.

• Maintain a working knowledge of and relationship with local musicians who can be utilized to supplement and enhance worship services.

• Communicate information in a timely manner with Pastor, Director of Ministry, and Administrative Assistant, for publication in weekly email and bulletin.

• Maintain a positive attitude in interactions with staff, church family, and guests.

Accountability

This position reports to the Pastor and is accountable to the Session through the Personnel Committee.

Screening Requirements

Screening requirements include a social media review, pastoral and professional references, and a criminal background check (upon acceptance of offer).

ADA Requirements

Requires, vision, hearing, speech, concentration, learning, thinking, interaction with others, the ability to exercise self-control.

Compensation

$22,000-$28,000 depending on qualifications

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 10 – 12 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22,000 - $28,000