Last Revised – October, 2004
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Music Director is responsible for overseeing the total music ministry for our church. The Music Director is directly responsible to the Senior Pastor or designee of the Senior Pastor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Supervise all paid and volunteer members of the music staff.
Select and provide suitable music for 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. services and coordinating music selections with the minister to select offerings that are compatible with the type of service, sermon topic, and season of the church year.
Conduct the chancel choir, including evening practices as necessary to provide meaningful, worshipful music which complements the worship service.
Recruit, assemble, organize, and support directors of other choir groups such as the Handbell choir, Youth choir, and children’s choirs, and include their participation in worship services.
Utilize and develop the varied musical skills and abilities of the congregation and particularly the choirs.
Represent the music staff at various church staff meetings, Church Council meetings, and Music Committee meetings.
Communicate needs and concerns related to the music program to the Music
Committee, Staff Parish Relations Committee, and Pastor as appropriate.
Coordinate all concert programs including those given by our church musicians, as well as those given by outside performing groups or artists.
Prepare and oversee the budget of the music department, keeping the Staff Parish
Relations Committee and the Senior Pastor informed of the financial status and salary needs of the music department.
Supervise the organist and the other music staff members, providing feedback to the
Senior Pastor and SPR Committee on job performance and music related duties.
Provide proper custody and maintenance of property of the music program, including but not limited to music equipment, the sanctuary organ, choral robes, and music.
Coordinate special audio equipment needs with the sound room staff in a timely and informative manner.
Maintain control of church facility keys and ensuring facilities are secured following scheduled and special music program practice sessions at church.
Perform other related duties as required by the minister to carry out the music program of the church.
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PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Demonstrates an understanding of the job tasks.
Demonstrates good communications and human relations skills.
Demonstrates the ability to follow oral and written directions.
Demonstrates good work habits including punctual and regular attendance and efficient use of time.
Demonstrates professionalism by working cooperatively with other staff members and complying with supervisory directions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work involves limited physical tasks, including an average amount of walking, standing, bending, lifting, kneeling, and pushing.
HAZARDS: Work involves the limited use of office/music equipment.
EVALUATIONS:
Performance will be evaluated at least semi-annually by the Senior Pastor or designee.
SALARY AND ADDITIONAL PAY:
The Music Director’s salary shall be established by the Staff-Parish Relations Committee and approved by the Finance Committee.
SICK LEAVE:
The Music Director shall be granted one work week of non-cumulative sick leave each year. For example, if the Music Director’s work week is thirty hours per week, the Music
Director will be granted thirty hours of sick leave each year.
VACATION: None
TERMINATION:
The Music Director shall provide at least 30 days notice to the Senior Pastor before terminating employment with the church.
HOURS:
The Music Director will work a 20 hour work week to include preparation, rehearsals, Sunday morning services, Sunday School, and special services, including
Christmas Eve, Christmas, and Easter. The Music Director will coordinate a weekly schedule with the Senior Pastor.
ADDENDUM:
The current Music director, Lou Anne Payne, receives the 2 weeks maximum vacation and is grand-fathered under this arrangement.
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