Christian Career is hiring: Director of Contemporary Music - Pleasant Valley Chu

Director of Contemporary Music - Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethern

Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren is located in Weyers Cave, VA. and is a church with approximately 100 in attendance each week. The church loves music and includes both traditional and contemporary music in the services. Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethern is seeking a committed, Christian musician who is knowledgeable about and experienced with contemporary Christian worship music appropriate for congregational settings and who has experience leading this type of music for a congregation. The individual in this position is expected to work between 8 and 12 hours per week with a salary range between $10,000-$11,000. Preference will be given to applicants who are also competent in playing at least one instrument while singing and leading contemporary worship music for a congregation.

Position Description:

1. Recruit and retain members, both vocal and instrumental, to the Praise Team, currently comprised of around 10 members who sing and/or play piano, drums, or guitar.
2. Organize and lead at least one rehearsal for the Praise Team on a weekly basis
3. Working under the direction of the pastor, select music for each Sunday's worship service, currently beginning at 10:15am
4. Lead congregational singing of contemporary music each Sunday
5. After consulting with and getting approval from the Worship team, arrange for necessary maintenance of all contemporary instruments owned by the church
6. Coordinate with the media director to ensure accurate text placements and appropriate copyright notations for all contemporary songs used each Sunday
7. Consult with the Worship Team for budget requests and prior to making expenditures
8. Meet with the pastor and Worship team on a regular basis for planning, feedback, and to coordinate any other designated responsibilities, including special music for a particular service.

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter.