Poplar Tent Presbyterian Church is hiring: Music Director in Concord

Introduction

The position of Music Director at Poplar Tent Presbyterian Church is responsible for the development and promotion of the music program of the church. It is a part-time position with duties primarily on Wednesdays and Sundays. The Music Director will need to have strengths in building relationships and working across disciplines.

Position Description

The Music Director will serve as the primary administrator of the music ministry of Poplar Tent Presbyterian Church. He/She will be responsible for the planning, organizing, conducting and evaluating a comprehensive music ministry, under the guidance of the pastor and the Worship Committee. He/She will provide a variety of types of music presented, along with traditional hymns. The purpose of this position is to facilitate an atmosphere in which God is worshipped and glorified and to provide direction, oversight, and coordination of musical, artistic, and technical elements of worship services.

Primary Functions

The following is a general list of the basic duties of the Music Director.

• Develop a plan with assistance from the Pastor and Worship Committee for the music ministry.
• Work with the Pastor and Worship Committee in developing creative worship services including the possible use of drama, videos, or other resources to enhance the overall impact and experience of the service.
• Assist the Pastor in selecting hymns for worship and consult with the Pastor in worship planning.
• · Lead all music for Sunday services as well as special services as needed (e.g., Maundy Thursday, Easter, Christmas, and other liturgical holidays).
• Assist with weddings and funerals as able. In cases where you cannot assist, then help with finding a replacement.
• Lead and direct the choir during Sunday services and Wednesday night rehearsals.
• Lead and direct the choir in preparation for and presentation of any special music.
• Prepare and work within an approved annual music budget.
• Order all music and music supplies for Music Ministry and maintain the music library.
• Secure maintenance and tuning for instruments as needed.
• Establish, with the input of the choir, rehearsal schedules for any special rehearsals.
• Recruit singers and musicians for participation in worship services.
• Assist with audio/video technicians for Sunday worship services as necessary.
• And other duties as agreed upon with the Pastor and Worship Committee.
• Make fill-in arrangements when unable to perform duties as described during services or practices.

Job Skills and Requirements

In addition to passing a criminal background check as a condition of employment, the Music Director must:

• Possesses skills in choral direction and conducting and in worship planning in coordination with the Pastor and the Worship Committee.
• Performance capability in piano or keyboard is a significant plus as well as experience with handbells.
• Have effective communication skills.
• Possess good time management skills by being on time for practices, meetings, and church services, along with effective use of practice times.
• Demonstrate good leadership and organizational skills
• Possess the interpersonal skills needed to relate to a diverse group of people such as pastoral staff, musicians, church leaders, and members.
• Experience performing and/or leading music in a church environment.

Supervision

The Music Director is directly accountable to and supervised by the Pastor as head of staff, with guidance from the Personnel Committee in coordination with the Pastor.

Salary

Compensation shall be commensurate with gifts, experience, and abilities to fulfill part or all the functions and skills listed herein.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $700.00 - $800.00 per month

Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Ability to Commute:

• Concord, NC 28027 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Concord, NC 28027: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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