Peace Lutheran is currently accepting applications for the position of Music Ministry Director
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Please submit resume to Janet Carter at: jcarter13@comcast.net by October 25. Resume should include references and a sample of your work, i.e. a video of you playing the organ or piano, or a video of a choir that you have directed. You may also contact Janet with any questions.
Peace Lutheran Church is looking for a spiritually committed music director who is able to play the organ and piano, as well as lead and instruct the choir and play a crucial role in planning worship services. We are a medium-sized congregation with a very active, mostly retired membership. There is a strong seasonal variance in attendance, with many “snowbird” members.
At Peace, we are a family who values a participatory, flexible, creative approach to traditional worship services. Relationships formed through worship of God are very important to enhance the quality of members’ lives. It is important to actively engage the congregation in worship through liturgy, choir, bells, hymns and prayer. The worship life is enhanced with the organ, piano, handbells, choral and instrumental music. All aspects of Peace Lutheran’s ministries work together for spiritual formation as they connect with people’s lives and proclaim the Gospel in their midst.
Qualifications
A committed faith and genuine spirituality
Bachelor’s degree in Music, degree in church music a plus
2+ years of experience as a church organist and/or music director
Proficiency in organ, piano, voice and music direction
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively with other church staff and congregational participants in music ministry
Good planning and organizational skills
Ability to consider, assess, and implement new and creative programs to enhance the music ministry of the church
Experience directing handbells a plus
Experience with sound boards and other worship technology a plus
Responsibilities:
Schedule, plan and coordinate all worship services in collaboration with the pastor
Lead the congregation in the music of worship, through playing the organ or piano
Direct the choir, including selecting appropriate music, rehearsing, and singing during worship and special music events
Obtain, supervise, and accompany vocal soloists and instrumentalists
Oversee the scheduling and managing of special music events, concerts, etc.
Manage and maintain church-owned instruments and music equipment
Participate in Worship and Music committee meetings
Submit a monthly report to the Leadership Council
Meet regularly with the pastor to discuss music ministry
Write a monthly column for the church newsletter
Participate in appropriate continuing education
Compensation:
Base salary $60-65K, commensurate with education and/or experience.
Peace Lutheran provides a full benefit package