Church Music Director

Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Music Director to lead our music program and inspire our community through the power of music. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in music education and performance, along with exceptional leadership skills. This role involves overseeing all musical activities, mentoring musicians, and fostering a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and growth. The music director is an important leader in a congregation that works for social justice, is LGBTQ affirming, and welcomes immigrants. The ability to work in a multicultural, progressive church is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct musical ensembles, ensuring high-quality performances and rehearsals, including the sanctuary choir and hand bell choir (which take the summer off).
• Educate students in music theory, composition, and performance techniques.
• Recruit members to the choirs.
• Encourage participation from the entire congregation - even if they cannot be a part of one of the official choirs - for solos and special music offerings.
• Connect to area musicians for special concerts and guest performances, especially in the summer and around the holidays.
• Collaborate with the pastor and worship team to present cohesive worship experience that incorporates a theme within the sermon, Bible text, congregational hymns, and other music.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in music direction or a similar role within an educational or community setting.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey ideas and instructions.
• Experience in working with a variety of ages and cultures. In the past music in this church has included a children's choir, an African choir, and a ukulele choir. The ability to incorporate the wide diversity of the congregation into the music ministry would be a huge benefit.
• A degree in Music Education, Music Performance, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
• A passion for music and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for all participants.
• A spiritual life that can provide leadership among the groups is preferential, but not required.

Join us in making a positive impact through music! We are an inclusive congregation that welcomes all. Help provide the musical leadership that inspires the growth of the Beloved Community in Rock Island.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12,000.00 - $20,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with leading musical ensembles, and are you willing to be a part of a leadership and worship team that is LGBTQ-affirming?

Ability to Commute:

• Rock Island, IL 61201 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rock Island, IL 61201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12,000 - $20,000