Director of Traditional Music Ministries

Director of Traditional Music Ministries

Isle of Hope United Methodist Church ( www.iohumc.com ) in Savannah, Georgia, is accepting applications for an experienced Director of Traditional Music Ministries. Isle of Hope is a beautiful island community only 20 minutes from historic downtown. Isle of Hope UMC is a mission-oriented 2000-member church offering both traditional and modern worship services, with average weekly attendance of 350, and a traditional choir of 25-30 voices. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team dedicated to vibrant traditional worship.

Position: Director of Traditional Music Ministries

Reports To: Senior Pastor

Overview: Lead traditional music and other arts ministries in cooperation with the clergy, staff, and lay leaders, in alignment with the needs, resources, and mission of the Church.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Lead all groups for the church’s traditional music and other arts ministries
• Conduct the Chancel Choir, Men’s Chorus, and Handbell Choir
• Provide music and other arts as assigned for traditional worship services and related activities of the Church
• Involve church members in music and arts ministries according to their gifts and passions
• Supervise the organization and care of the music library, including copyright and licensing issues, along with all resources, equipment, instruments, and supplies in the music area
• Present seasonal cantatas and other special musical events
• Engage music and other arts groups in outreach ministries, such as Arts from the Island
• Involve Chancel Choir members in annual retreats and workshops
• Plan fellowship activities for various music and other arts groups
• Provide music resources to program staff and lay leaders
• Select music for worship in collaboration with pastoral leadership
• Schedule music groups in worship
• Recruit lay leaders, soloists, contract musicians, and any other needed participants for music and arts ministries
• Prepare and manage annual music ministry budget of $20K
• Attend regular staff meetings and various committee meetings
• Supervise, develop, and provide feedback for the evaluation process for the Assistant Director of Traditional Music (Pianist/Organist) and the Children’s Music Assistant
• Serve as staff liaison with sanctuary audio/video production team to communicate, schedule, and recruit volunteers
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications for Successful Candidates:

• Growing faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, and familiar with United Methodist/Wesleyan worship, theology, and doctrine
• College degree(s) in music, preferably at the graduate level
• Experience and knowledge of hymnody and sacred choral music
• Experience leading music in a wide range of styles
• Understand basic vocal technique
• Able to play a keyboard instrument; the ability to play additional musical instruments is highly desirable
• Able to arrange and adapt music for various ensembles and levels of ability
• Fluent in music notation and notation software such as Sibelius or Finale
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and various applications including Microsoft Outlook and Word, and in Google Suite applications such as Gmail, Docs, and Sheets
• Proficient or trainable in Church-specific software such as ACS and Facility Scheduler

Notes:

• Full-time/exempt salary commensurate with experience and education
• Employer-sponsored medical insurance (church pays a portion of premium)
• Paid insurance including AD&D, short- and long-term disability, and life
• Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Retirement plan, with church match of up to 6% of personal contribution at eligibility

Please submit a cover letter and resume to the Music Search Committee at mmiller@iohumc.com by April 22, 2022