Messiah New Hope Lutheran Church

Contemporary Music Director

Position Summary

Provide music leadership for Contemporaryworship services Sundays September-May, and about half the Sunday morning worship services June-August. Recruit and coordinate musical volunteers to enhance the worship life of the congregation.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience and/or education in music direction and playing for congregational worship.
  • Knowledge and appreciation of the basics of contemporary worship.
  • Loves both God and music and conveys this through worship participation and leadership
  • High degree of proficiency playing at least one appropriate instrument
  • Strong leadership and planning skills
  • Ability to work in collaboration and cooperation with pastor, staff, and volunteers

Expectations

  • Convey enthusiasm and sincerity in worship.
  • Provide high quality service to the people and the community we serve.
  • Flexibility and adaptability.

Responsibilities

  • Timely collaboration, planning, and music selection (and others who may be involved in worship service preparation) for worship music appropriate for the seasons of the church year and specific Sundays.
  • Timely communication to the church secretary of music chosen for worship.
  • Lead the congregation in singing and worship participation, encouraging active participation.
  • Work with the pastor, Traditionalworship director, and others to set a summer schedule for worship leadership with plans for each to lead 6-7 Sundays.
  • Challenges volunteer musicians to grow musically.
  • Strives for excellence in worship and music.
  • Oversees proper storage and appearance of musical equipment in worship space.
  • Provides pertinent and regular communications.
  • Other duties negotiable, within the scope of the position, as assigned by the Pastor.

Schedule

The director will be actively present in worship at 10:30am on Sundays from Labor Day Weekend until Memorial Day Weekend and at the summer Sunday worship services scheduled for his/her leadership.

This position can be fulfilled mostly with work in evenings and weekends totaling about 4-5 hours per week. Attendance at staff meetings and/or worship planning sessions only when necessary.

Compensation

  • This salaried position is compensated at $6500/year, to be paid semi-monthly.
  • Two Sundays off are provided during the program year (September-May), without reduction in salary.
  • Seven (approximate) additional Sundays off will be given during the summer.
  • Other time off shall be treated as leave, and salary will be deducted on a pro-rated basis.
  • Sundays away should be planned for in detail and coordinated well in advance with the pastor and other musicians.

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