Job Description
Director of Music Ministries
Position Summary
To promote leadership in developing and implementing the music ministries of Trinity United Methodist Church, and to actively engage the congregation in worship through music.
Responsibilities of the Director of Music Ministries
- Coordinate music at all worship services including any vocal and/or instrumental performances in cooperation with the Pastor.
- Coordinate music, media and overall worship service with Pastor.
- Direct the Trinity Vocal Ensemble (adult choir), handbells, and other ensembles and small groups as needed.
- Recruit and encourage musicians, both vocal and instrumental, within the congregation and promote the music program.
- Maintain regular choir rehearsal and communicate weekly with choir members via email. ● Select and purchase choir music within budget.
- Prepare and transcribe instrumentation and vocal arrangements.
- Plan special music for weekly worship services and special occasions and holidays. ● Catalog and organize all music resources.
- Oversee the care and upkeep of all instruments.
- Provide the secretary with bulletin/newsletter information.
- Participate in the weekly staff meetings.
- Be an active participant of the Worship Planning Team.
- Attend continuing education events as approved to enhance and improve job skills. ● Assist the Pastor with other ministry projects as needed.
- Offer suggestions and observations which would improve Trinity’s music ministry and worship
- Assume such other duties as may be assigned by the pastor.
Qualifications
- A degree in music education, music performance or equivalent experience. ● Enthusiastic with good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to actively engage the congregation during worship through music. ● Ability to give and receive constructive criticism.
- Ability to promote harmony in the workplace by maintaining good working relationships and supporting staff decisions.
- Ability to give detailed attention to the duties for which he/she is primarily responsible while offering imaginative and creative thinking to the overall vision of Trinity United Methodist Church.
- A commitment to spiritual growth which will enhance the basic theological outlook of the United Methodist Church.
Terms of Employment
Hours: This is a part time position requiring approximately 20+ hours a week, the majority of which to be worked at church. Regular office hours will be maintained. Work with the Pastor.
Salary: Salaries are reviewed by the Staff Parish Relations Committee each fall and voted on by the Annual Charge Conference, to go into effect January 1st each year. All requests for personal time must be approved by the Pastor.
Benefits: There are no benefits for part time employees except as delineated in the Staff Personnel Manual. A written two week notice is suggested to be given before termination of employment by either the church or the staff member.
Supervision: The Director of Music Ministries is directly accountable to the Pastor for the satisfactory fulfillment of all functions and responsibilities in consultation with the Staff Parish Relations Committee.
Please submit your resume to jmorris@wnccumc.net