Director of Music and Worship Arts – Pineville NC

Director of Music and Worship Arts – Pineville NC

Are you passionate about traditional church hymns and music? Do you love building a choir? If so, Harrison United Methodist Church is looking for you. We are hiring a Director of Music and Worship Arts for our traditional service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for total church music program, leading the worship and music experience for Harrison Church.
• Plans, creates and leads music selection and execution, ensuring a high level of excellence in all elements of worship.
• Provides overall direction, advice and coordination for other music staff.
• Support the priorities set by the Senior Pastor for Harrison Church.
• Support the mission of inviting all people into a living relationship with Jesus Christ by investing in the lives of others while embodying the kind of energy and integrity others seek to follow.
• Work to develop a strong, well-balanced choir by recruiting, training, managing and retaining volunteer and paid singers.
• Direct members of chorus for traditional worship services and lead all rehearsals and organize music for special event services (i.e., Easter, Christmas, Weddings, Funerals, and other campus events as scheduled).
• In cooperation with music ministry personnel, provide effective opportunities for church members, children through adult, to develop their ministry in music.
• Recruit and motivate volunteers in creation of all technical elements, including AV set and content, as needed at all services.
• Maintain compliance with all church policies and procedures, including adherence to the Safe Sanctuary policy when working with children/youth.
• Maintain confidentiality in all sensitive information (verbal, written, background reports, etc.)

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; appropriate musical or theological studies/degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience working with adults, youth and children in music/worship leadership.
• Proven demonstrations of successfully leading, motivating and coordinating all aspects of a music program.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal members of the congregation, guests and external community partners.
• Strong organizational and time management skills (planning, creating/keeping deadlines, decision making, delegation, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Computer proficiency (MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet objectives, while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Must be comfortable in front of a large crowd and be comfortable engaging with congregation after each service.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Part time, up to 20 hours per week.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: From $24,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pineville, NC 28134: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)