Music Director for Blended (Contemporary & Traditional Styles) Service

Music Director for Blended (Contemporary & Traditional Styles) Service

27 Sep 2024
California, San luis obispo 00000 San luis obispo USA

Music Director for Blended (Contemporary & Traditional Styles) Service

Plymouth Congregational Church

Music Director Job Description – Updated February 2024

Year-round, part-time position; typically 8-10 hours/week

$300 per week / $15,600 annually

Reports to Lead Pastor; Interface with Diaconate Board

Purpose:

· Facilitate and/or lead a variety of vocal and instrumental presentations in worship services from piano and/or guitar, with commitment to and consideration for the diversity of our congregation, and the spiritual component of music in worship. Typically one hour service setting.

Qualifications:

· Ability to read music notation, chord charts, and play piano and/or guitar.

· Knowledge and experience at or near professional levels for vocal and instrumental leading.

· Knowledge of sacred music (contemporary and traditional), and willingness to occasionally incorporate inspirational secular songs.

· Choral directing/coaching ability and experience a plus

Responsibilities:

· Work closely with pastor, church staff, and lay participants.

· Plan, lead, facilitate, and support PCC’s music and musicians as required for

worship and special services (Christmas, Easter, memorials, etc.)

· Direct and schedule year-round weekly music selections and presentations in consultation with the pastor, musicians, choir, and other participants.

· Commitment to blended service/music style, with equal attention to the preparation, quality, and style of both contemporary and traditional offerings.

· Communicate program and participant needs in a timely and clear manner with pastor, church committees, staff, and music participants.

· Respond to emails, texts, and phone calls within two business days.

· Attend Sunday morning, seasonal, and other special services; monthly church

staff meeting; and other meetings/events as required.

· Complete necessary HR/internal training (e.g., Mandated Reporter)

· Oversee the care and maintenance of church music equipment, and communicate needs via email to pastor and Diaconate board.

· Seek out and encourage individuals and groups of diverse abilities (church members and friends, guests) to participate in worship music.

· Schedule substitute worship music leader for time off.

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