Music Director

Music Director Job Description

· Consult with pastor about weekly or special services concerning –

o Upcoming scripture and sermon themes

o Congregational song selections

o Order of worship – additions or changes

· E-mail congregational song selections to musicians by Wednesday.

· Prepare praise music in binders for 2 song leaders and pianist prior to rehearsal

· Ensure guitarist(s) have chord charts in correct key

· Lead music rehearsal for congregational songs after choir and Sunday morning

· E-mail all music titles to administrative assistant for inclusion in the bulletin by early Friday morning

· Worship Service Instructions (WSI)

o Prepare WSI to include camera settings, order of worship, music details, On Mission speakers, etc.

o E-mail WSI to pastor for approval

o E-mail approved document to admin. Asst. by early Friday morning for printing and distribution.

o Upload WSI to Shared Bulletin – WSI folder

· Prepare ProPresenter lyric slides for praise songs with appropriate arrangement, copyright, and background (blank slide final slide of the set)

· Prepare hymn PowerPoint presentations (from UM Hymnal) in widescreen format with blank slide at the end.

· Prepare choir anthem or special music title slides with copyright.

· E-mail all music lyric slides and title slides, along with WSI, to presentations@richmondfirstumc.org by end of day Friday.

· Arrange for 2 song leaders for worship services.

· Communicate with A/V people about any music needs or details.

· Purchase music as needed.

· Lead midweek rehearsal and Sunday warm-up.

· Maintain music in choir room and in PowerChurch library.

· Choose and prepare handbell/choir music, if necessary.

· Lead handbell/choir rehearsal, if necessary.

· Maintain handbell equipment: bells, gloves, stands, etc.

· Arrange for Summer Music specials or other special music throughout the year.

o Find accompaniment music and rehearse as needed.

· Provide substitute worship service accompaniment.

· Attend monthly staff meetings.

· Facilitate Christmas caroling to shut-ins.

· Arrange for piano tuning as needed.

· Enter songs into CCLI Reporting as required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $100.00 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond, IN 47374

Salary : $100