Director of Music Job at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Gastonia NC in Gastonia

The Music Director at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church plays a vital role in enhancing worship experiences, fostering spiritual growth, and building community through music. This position involves both artistic leadership and administrative responsibilities. We are seeking a candidate to help us grow our music program as well as enhance our worship experience. Check our Essential Functions description below to see if you are a right fit for our job opening.

Essential Functions:

1. Ministry: Music
   • Lead Early worship service instrumentally (piano or guitar).
   • Integrate music into all church activities and programs.
   • Provide musical leadership for weekly worship services, funerals, weddings, and other congregational events.
   • Lead music ministries for all age groups.
   • Collaborate with pastors and staff to plan worship services, select music, and prepare worship aids (bulletins, projection files).
   • Direct and lead rehearsals for vocal, handbell, and instrumental ensembles.
   • Maintain personal musical skills through practice and professional development.
2. Ministry: General
   • Model faithful Christian living in discipleship, family life, stewardship, integrity, and hospitality.
   • Foster a welcoming culture within the church’s ministry.
   • Support the vision and direction set by the Lead Pastor and Council.
   • Represent the congregation in the wider Church and community.
   • Cultivate relationships with leaders of other religious ministries.
   • Attend at least one annual continuing education event.
3. Administration: Music
   • Supervise other music staff (e.g., organist, praise team leader).
   • Manage musical instruments, sound equipment, music library, choir robes, and stoles.
   • Ensure compliance with copyright requirements for music and worship materials.
   • Serve on Worship & Music Committee(s).
   • Oversee the Worship and Music annual budget.
   • Coordinate worship space arrangements.
4. Administration: General
   • Participate in staff meetings.
   • Provide monthly reports to the Church Council regarding musical programs.
   • Contribute to church publications and attend relevant meetings.
   • Maintain approved part-time working hours and availability for musical assistance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Be a faithful Christian disciple with an understanding of Lutheran Theology, liturgy, and history.
• Appreciate worship as a corporate act before God, emphasizing its spiritual significance.
• Demonstrate administrative competence and interpersonal skills.
• Understand and appreciate music of various styles used in corporate worship, especially traditional/historic practices of the Lutheran tradition.
• Desire to work with all age groups, creativity, enthusiasm, and respect for God and people.
• Familiarity with communication styles, basic budgeting, and general computer skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other staff members, maintain confidentiality, and support team ministry.