Dauphin Way United Methodist Church, Mobile, AL, a church of over 2000 members with a highly visible and active music program, seeks a full-time Director of Traditional Music and Worship. A Bachelors degree in Church Music, Sacred Music, Conducting or equivalent experience is required. A Masters Degree is preferred.
We seek a talented individual with a call to serve the church with excellence and with an understanding that this position will have a great impact upon the worship life of the church. For a full job description, please visit www.dauphinwayumc.org/employment-opportunities
Number of Weekly Services: 2
Number of Weekly Rehearsals: 3+
Ensembles: Adult Chancel Choir, Adult Chorale, Youth Choir, Children’s Choirs, Handbells
Generous salary and benefits package commensurate with education and experience
The successful candidate will:
• Have a high level of artistry and proficiency in sacred choral music in the protestant reform style
• Be comfortable with a wide mix of musical styles including, but not limited to, traditional Methodist hymnody, Taize, Classical church choir repertoire, current repertoire, African-American Spiritual, Southern Gospel, Black Gospel, and World Music
• The successful candidate must work collegially and should demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. She/He should be self-motivated and creative, and must understand the importance of the role of music in the overall ministry of the church.
• The successful candidate will reflect the core values of Dauphin Way United Methodist Church and will be committed to the mission of the United Methodist Church: to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of th