What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Music Ministry position at Garner United Methodist Church?
The Director of Music Ministries oversees and provides quality, varied, meaningful music that engages the Congregation in a heart of worship by blending traditional hymns, anthems, and contemporary pieces for a multi-generational experience in Sunday worship. The Director of Music also manages seasonal concerts, professional music staff members and volunteer leaders. This individual must have the ability and personality to inspire and lead people of all ages in a variety of musical settings. Leadership and coordination with other music personnel must be done in a cooperative spirit that enhances the purpose for which the church’s worship ministry exists. The Director works closely with the Sr. Pastor to enhance worship services.
Principal Responsibilities:
1. Select, rehearse, and present high energy, spiritually moving, inspiring, appropriate music in consultation with Senior Pastor for weekly worship services.
2. In cooperation with other music personnel, include other special music such as solos, instrumentalists, ensembles, etc., as needed and as they enhance worship.
3. Recruit and encourage musicians, both vocal and instrumental, within the congregation and promote the music program.
4. Select, rehearse, and present special music for seasonal emphasis at Christmas and/or Lent/Easter.
5. Supervise maintenance of and additions to the music library and equipment (i.e. purchased music, musical instruments, accessories).
6. Prepare and administer the annual music ministry budget reflecting the needs of the entire music program and in accordance with the mission of Garner UMC.
7. Attend weekly staff meetings as often as possible.
8. Provide effective leadership to accompanist and organist. Report any concerns to the Staff Parrish Committee.
9. Promote harmony in the workplace by maintaining good working relationships and supporting staff decisions.
10. Stay current on traditional and contemporary music.
11. Perform any additional duties as assigned to him/her by the Pastors.
Requirements: education, work experience, certifications, etc.
· First and foremost, the Director must be a professing Christian who perceives a calling to assist the pastor(s) and the congregation in the worship of God through music.
· A relevant bachelor’s degree, completed or in process, and/or equivalent experience is required.
· Ability to read music.
· Proficiency as an accompanist or experience as an organist is desirable.
· Experience in choral conducting, vocal performance, and church music ministry preferred.
· Basic computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office, email, etc.)
Office Hours/Work Arrangements:
The Director in consultation with the Senior Pastor will establish routine office hours, afternoon and evening rehearsals, and Sunday expectations. Should the schedule need to be changed because of special activities and the Director is required to be present, an adjustment will be made.
The Director is expected to attend at least one music workshop each year. The workshop must be specifically related to music ministries of the church and must be approved by the Senior Pastor or Staff Parish Relations Committee Chairperson with the expenses to be paid by the church.
Please send resumes to address provided.
Email resumes to garnerumcstaff@gmail.com
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person