What are the responsibilities and job description for the Portage Band Director position at Radiant Church?
Department: Worship
Reports to: Worship Pastor
Work schedule: Sunday - Thursday 40 hours per week
Job Summary:
The Richland and Central Band Director is responsible for providing musical direction, and administrative support for the
Richland and Central Worship Department. This person must possess an unyielding love for Jesus and the local church as
well as a natural ability to execute at a high level as part of a fast moving creative team.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Faith-based Requirements:
- A personal relationship with Jesus Christ that results in a life lived in obedience to the will of God as described in
- Support the works of the ministry of Radiant Church
- Beliefs consistent with Radiant Church’s Statement of Faith
- Willing to become, if not already, a member of Radiant Church within 6 months of employment
- Demonstrate a commitment to handling conflict Biblically, following principles in Matthew 18
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist and oversee original arrangements, tracks for worship songs we are leading on weekends at all campuses.
- Assist in recruiting and developing volunteers to serve on our weekend worship teams in Richland
- Help arrange and come up parts for songs that are being written from use in the prayer room and weekends
- Process all incoming and outgoing musician communications
- Chart creation, preparation, and distribution for Richland Weekends
- Develop the volunteer Worship team by sending critiques from rehearsals and weekend services.
- Run Auditions for Richland Campus and follow up communication with potential team members
- Coordinate and assist in planning of music for Radiant Worship events
- Oversee maintenance, ordering, pick up and delivery of musical gear, supplies for weekend services and special
- Teach School of worship classes
- Play 1-2 prayer meetings a week
- Musically directing worship sets and attend rehearsals as needed
- Assisting Student’s Worship Coordinator with services (1 wed night a month)
- Coordinate interdepartmental projects and events
- Attend all Be Radiant classes (6 times a year)
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Experience with Ableton Live
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Able to adapt under pressure and to quickly and creatively handle problems as they arise with a positive attitude
Self starter who takes initiative- Excellent customer service, organizational, administrative, and time management skills
- Proficient in meeting task deadlines and project timeline requirements
- Attention to detail with an eye for excellence
- Respond in a timely manner (within 24 hours) to all ministry related inquiries
- Able to delegate tasks
- Mac OS experience preferred but not required
- Valid driver's license required
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related work experience
- Associates degree preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
- Must be able to remain standing/sitting for long periods of time
- Must be able to bend and twist at the waist
