Minister of Music American Lutheran Church Job at Alcm in Prescott

American Lutheran Church

Job Description
Division/Department: Traditional Music, Leadership Team
Job title: Minister of Music
Reports to: Senior Pastor
Work Hours: Flexibility anticipated due to nature of working with congregational members; however, position will have specific office hours each week.

Type of position:

• X Full-time
• Part-time
• Contractor
• Intern

Hours: Minimum of 40/week

• X Exempt
• Nonexempt

Salary: Salaried, commensurate with experience

General Description: Responsible for the planning, coordinating and leading of the traditional music programs of the congregation. Collaborates with Director of Contemporary Music to facilitate blended worship services.

Requirements:

• Membership in the congregation of American Evangelical Lutheran Church, Prescott, AZ.
• Professes a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
• Supports American Lutheran Church’s Biblical and theological conservative position as stated in ALC’s Confession of Faith.
• Adheres to American Lutheran Church’s Constitution and Bylaws.

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Music or higher degree preferred.
Previous Work Experience: Minimum 3 years successful music leadership of music ensembles representing various age groups of a Lutheran or other liturgical congregation.

Personal Characteristics:

• Possesses knowledge and appreciation for Lutheran liturgy and music.
• Demonstrates proficiency in rehearsal and conducting techniques. Keyboard ability is preferred.
• Possesses ability to recruit, support and work with other musicians.
• Demonstrates a commitment to growth of his/her spiritual and musical gifts through personal study and continuing education events.
• Demonstrates loyalty and commitment to team building with staff.
• Maintains confidentiality, discretion, and loyalty.
• Exhibits enthusiasm towards the development and growth of music programs for all ages.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Administrative or General

• Participate in Leadership Team and regular Staff meetings.
• Coordinate and communicate with administrative staff concerning weekly bulletin liturgy and related worship information.
• Purchase music and related supplies as provided in the church budget.
• Maintain office hours.
• Other duties as directed by supervisor.

Programming

• Overall accountability for and direction of the traditional music ministry of the church, including all vocal choirs, hand bell choirs, and ensembles of various ages and abilities.
• Maintain an up-to-date music library.
• Active involvement in planning traditional and blended worship services.
• Plan and implement special concerts and services, in addition to weekly worship services.
• Develop and coordinate music programs for beginning and aspiring young musicians.
• Monitor upkeep and maintenance of all musical instruments in the department, including but not limited to the following: organ, pianos, keyboard, hand bells, and choir chimes.
• Coordinate with the pastor to make a final determination of music to be presented for worship and performances for all traditional music groups.

Supervisory

• Direct supervision of organist and other paid musicians (as needed).
• Conduct subordinate performance appraisals at least annually and administer salaries within the guidelines established by the church.

Budget

• Prepare annual budget for Traditional Music department.
• Oversight of departmental budget.
• Monitor departmental revenue and expenses monthly.

Comments: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of this job and the level or work performed by employees in this position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

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