St. Paul UMC: Director of Music Ministries

Date Posted: 3/9/2022

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St. Paul UMC, Dallas, TX

Job Description

Requirements

• Possess the skills in Praise team and instrumental conducting, in voice development and in worship planning in coordination with the pastor.
• Display openness to a wide variety of musical styles.
• Have effective communication skills (both orally and written).
• Possess good time management skills by being on time for practices, meetings, and church services, along with effective use of practice times.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Possess the interpersonal skills needed to relate to a diverse group of people such as pastoral staff, musicians, church leaders and members.
• Must have a degree in music and/or equivalent work experience; must be knowledgeable in music literature, be able to read music and be able to coach choir participants in learning written scores.
• Must be an accomplished musician on piano and electric organ and be versatile in performing of a variety of gospel genres.
• Be able to perform all essential functions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Must pass a criminal background check

Duties

This position includes leading all music for Sunday services as well as special services as needed (e.g., Holy Week, Christmas Eve, etc.).

• Select and coordinate congregational songs that connect with sermon topics and seasonal themes.
• Encourage the development of spiritual, musical, artistic, and technical gifts of others.
•  Work within an approved annual music budget.
• Order all music and music supplies for the music ministry and maintain the music library.
• Secure maintenance and tuning for instruments as needed.
• Establish rehearsal schedules for the Praise team & Choirs
• Recruit, train and equip singers and musicians for participation in worship services.
• Participate in regular staff meetings.
• Make substitution arrangements when unable to perform duties as described during services or practices.

Above all, the Music Director must believe that God has purpose for him/her/them in this ministry.  This person should demonstrate a strong faith and commitment to Jesus Christ and be able to share his/her/their faith with the congregation of the church.

Supervisory Controls: The Music Director is Directly accountable, supervised and guided by the Pastor.  He/She/They will also relate to the Staff Parish Relations Team.

How to Apply

Email a resume to Tareska Hairston, Director of Worship & The Arts, at
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: 214-274-5782