Date Posted: 1/10/2025

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Wylie UMC, Wylie, TX

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Director of Music

DEPARTMENT: Worship

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME: 10-15 hours per week

 

 

General Summary:

Responsible for overseeing the musical enrichment of the church including all musical aspects of Sunday morning and special worship services.

 

 

Essential Job Functions:

• Work with the pastor and accompanist to select appropriate worship or praise music including hymns for Sunday morning services and special worship services
• Purchase and distribute music to musicians for rehearsal and performances in a timely manner
• Plan and schedule rehearsals for musicians, including the accompanist, as required, and coordinate it with the church’s activities calendar
• Equip people for ministry
• Supervise the maintenance and use of all church music equipment including the soundboard, organ, piano, handbells, and speaker system
• Report to the Trustees Committee and pastor any issues as it relates to the music, equipment, or rehearsal areas
• Assist the Finance Committee with evaluating and projecting cost of ministry figures and manage the music costs of ministry
• Maintain detailed files or records of music supplies or material purchased, and store in an organized way
• Foster community within musical groups and facilitate meaningful relationships between group members
• Regular communication with all musicians to ensure full knowledge of the calendar and proposed musical offerings in and outside of worship
• Coordinate media and technology volunteers for worship

 

Minimal Job Requirements:

●      Familiarity with the liturgical calendar/seasons of the Church

●      Creative spirit

●      Desire to engage the congregation in meaningful worship

●      Professional level verbal and written communications skills

●      Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

●      Strong interpersonal skills

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This description is subject to modification as the needs and requirements of the position change.

Physical Requirements:

Low: Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly or requires walking or standing to a significant degree

 

●      Bachelor’s degree in Music preferred, but not required

●      Three to five years of pertinent, music director experience

How to Apply

Send your resume to [email protected].
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: 9724425835