Director of Chancel Choir – Our Master’s Center Needed
Christ United Methodist Church, a 1600 member church in NE Rockford, is
seeking a part-time Director of Chancel Choir at Our Master’s Center. The
Director of the Chancel Choir at Our Master’s Center is responsible for the music
presented at Our Master’s Center by the Chancel Choir, as well as other musicians,
on Sundays and for special services. The Director also oversees worship-related
details. Candidates should possess a background in a variety of worship music
genres, skill to lead musical groups, and willingness to learn. An audition will be
required.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and any questions to
info@christumc.cc. While all resumes will be considered, preference will be given
to those received by July 31.
Director of Chancel Choir – Our Master’s Center
Reports to:
Status:
FLSA:
Director of Worship Arts and Communications
Part Time
Non-Exempt
Job Summary
The Director of the Chancel Choir at Our Master’s Center is responsible for the music presented
at Our Master’s Center by the Chancel Choir, as well as other musicians, on Sundays and for
special services. The Director also oversees worship-related details.
Essential Functions:
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Select anthems for regular Sunday worship using information about the theme and
scripture for the service. Select appropriate weekly sermon hymns, and hymns for first
Sunday communion.
Conduct regular rehearsals with the Chancel Choir and/or Praise Team and coordinate
with the accompanist.
Plan and rehearse musicians for special worship services.
Schedule special music for summer months when choir is not regularly singing.
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Encourage new singers to join the choir and engage with others with musical or artistic
talent to participate in worship services. Work with children to encourage them to
participate musically in worship.
Regularly consult with pastors and Director of Worship Arts and Communication
regarding music at Our Master’s Center.
Oversee those responsible for the non-music components of worship on a weekly basis to
ensure that the worship service flows smoothly. These non-music areas include, but are
not limited to: special offering envelopes, paraments, communion elements, communion
liturgy for the choir, ushers, and sound and media.
Other Responsibilities:
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Participate in staff meetings as available and do announcements in Sunday worship, if
appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
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High School Diploma (or equivalent).
Pass background check.
Effective oral and written communication skills, organizational skills and access to email.
Possess background in a variety of worship music genres, skill to lead musical groups,
and willingness to learn.
Physical Requirements:
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Able to go up and down staircases to access the entire building.
Sufficient sight and hearing to manage face to face communication on the job.
Core Competencies:
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Mission Ownership: Demonstrates understanding and full support of mission, vision,
values, and beliefs of Christ United Methodist Church. (Mission Statement, Vision, and
Core Values provided on the church website.)
Team Work: Fosters a climate of “one body” with all church staff, recognizing the
diversity of responsibilities with all staff persons working hard toward a common goal.
Is reliable and able to maintain confidentiality. Demonstrates the skills of active listening
and openly accepts criticism. Holds others accountable in a spirit of love. Engages
people positively, with optimism and grace.
Conflict Management: Responds openly to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities;
reads situations quickly; good at focused listening; can hammer out tough agreements and
settle disputes equitably; can find common ground and get cooperation with minimal
disruption.
Approved: 6/17/14
JOB DESC – Director of Chancel Choir – Our Master’s Center
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