Garner United Methodist Church
Garner UMC seeks a Director of Music to lead and develop the music ministries and actively engage the congregation in worship through contemporary and traditional music.
Position: Director of Music Ministries
Reports to: Senior Pastor
Full Time: N/A
Last Updated: November 8, 2024
Part Time: average 25 hours per week
Health Benefits: No
Summary of Job Function:
The Director of Music Ministries is responsible for all aspects of the music program and works closely with the Sr. Pastor to enhance worship services. The Director of Music will manage Sunday morning worship services, 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.
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 SPRC Chairperson with the expenses to be paid by the church.
To apply for this job email your details to garnerumcstaff@gmail.com