Worship Leader – Music Director Job at Southern Baptists of Texas Convention in

Employer: First Baptist Church of Somerville, Texas

Job Title: Worship Leader – Music Director

Job Description: This position organizes the worship services including the music. This position cooperates with and reports to the Pastor. This is a part-time hourly-pay position, and a successful candidate should feel called to serve as a Worship Leader – Music Director. The candidate must have the ability to lead a worship service that draws on contemporary music as well as standard hymns, and in a style that has the goal of connecting as many people as possible with the saving grace of Jesus Christ and growth in their walk with Jesus.

Responsibilities:

1. Study the music needs of the church and make recommendations to help meet those needs.
2. Set up objectives, policies, and procedures which will help the church develop a music program to minister in all areas of church life.
3. Be responsible for the entire music ministry which will ensure the music is scripturally true, doctrinally sound, and spiritually uplifting.
4. Report to the church at business meetings regarding activities and plans for the music program.
5. Oversee the sound system and the volunteers operating the sanctuary's media system.
6. Organize a choir.
7. Organize Christmas and Easter music programs for the choir.
8. Participate in community worship programs.

Experience: Experience preferred, but an entry-level candidate will be considered.

Education: High School graduate or certificate of high school equivalency.

Pay range: $17.00 to $20.00 per hour.

Benefits: If this position becomes full-time, vacation time would be available based on longevity. Time away for conventions and participation in revivals would also become available.

Hours per week: Approximately seven (7) hours per week initially.

Deadline to apply: Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Apply online in the Resources menu at www.fbcsomerville.org