The Woods UMC: Music Minister
Date Posted: 4/19/2022
The Woods UMC, Grand Prairie, TX
Job Description
Position: Director of Music Ministry
Classification: Part-Time / Non-Exempt
Schedule: 10-12 hours per week
Compensation: Salary is negotiable based upon prior experience
Responsibilities
- Lead the church’s choirs and all music ministries through performance of all types of music
- Plan worship/event music, including hymn selections with approval from the Pastor
- Attend all meetings required for worship planning, including, but not limited to worship committee and staff meetings
- Hire guest musicians as needed, staying within the budgeted amounts provided by Finance Committee
- Maintain the music library of the church and expand it as needed for new music opportunities
- Work in concert with the audio/visual media personnel to provide quality sound output
- Develop new possibilities for the music ministry to expand their service and role
Qualifications
- Commitment to Christ and to music ministry.
- Skill in choral and instrumental directing, including selections of music ranging from traditional, contemporary, gospel, and sacred music
- Leadership in worship, including leading corporate music as well as selecting music that compliments the worship liturgical season and pastoral message
- Demonstrated teamwork, working harmoniously with staff and church membership in order to make sure that worship music includes all congregation demographics.
Preferred
- Previous experience in a similar role with a religious organization
- Degree or studies in music
- Commitment to beliefs and practices of the United Methodist Church
How to Apply
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