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Cornerstone Community Church is looking for a part-time church music director.  Respond to [email protected].

 

Music Director Job Description

 

Reports to:                Pastor
Hours per week:   15 to 16 Hours
Salary:                        Commensurate with experience
Vacation:                  3 weeks including 3 Sundays
Continuing Education:  1 Week including 1 Sunday (at music director’s expense)

 

STAFF FUNCTIONS

 

  1. Maintains harmonious relationship with pastor, music participants, and commissions. Attends Worship, Administrative Council, and Committee meetings.
  2. Assists pastor in coordinating music and worship calendars, selects music.
  3. Oversees all music and coordinates with church programs.
  4. Communicates with newsletter editors and congregation.
  5. Complies with approved Musical Budget, e.g. for new music and guest musicians.

 

MUSIC RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  1. Directs choirs and other musicians for Sunday and special services.
  2. Plans and directs rehearsals for the various choirs and musicians.
  3. Directs and presents a diverse repertoire of vocal and instrumental music for church services.
  4. Advises parishioners on music selections for special occasions, e.g. weddings; may arrange for musicians.
  5. Recruits members for the various music groups.
  6. Works as music advisor as needed to children and youth ministry.
  7. Will work with Pastor and Worship Committee to develop and revise music program to meet new needs of congregation and community.

 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  1. Responds to the needs and concerns of Choir members.
  2. Establishes and maintains professional contacts in the music community.
  3. Provides suitable replacements to cover for vacation or absence.
  4. Stays abreast of current trends and techniques in liturgical music.

 

Other considerations

Benefits:  Since this is a part time job, there are no benefits other than vacation and one-week Continuing Education.  Continuing Education will be at the expense of the Music Director.  There is no additional paid-time off.

There will be a probationary period of 3 months.

If the Director wishes to leave in the future, he/she must give at least a month’s notice. If the time is within 2 months of Christmas or Easter, he/she must stay through the holiday.

Respond to [email protected]