Director of Music Ministries

Baldwin Community United Meth; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Baldwin Community United Methodist Church is seeking a part-time Director of Music Ministries to lead the church’s music program under the Senior Pastor. The role focuses on organist/pianist duties, choir direction, rehearsals, and coordination of worship music with the pastor.

The position requires solid keyboard skills, church music vision, and the ability to work with staff, volunteers, and congregants in a faith-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strength and maturity in Christian faith and lead an exemplary life.
• Share and support the BCUMC vision, mission and values.
• Prefer a bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrate ability as organist and pianist.
• Demonstrate ability to conduct vocal music groups.
• Pass a physical examination if required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work and communicate with other employees and individuals.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently without close supervision.
• Has basic computer literacy.
• Has demonstrated aptitude for skillful and successful completion of assigned performance responsibilities.
• The employer may determine alternatives to the above qualifications as may be required for the specific job vacancy.
• Background check (PA State Police, Childline, FBI) to be in compliance with Safe Sanctuaries upon hiring

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal organist and pianist
• Rehearse and direct choirs
• Schedule and conduct rehearsals
• Select music that accentuates worship themes and holy seasons
• Recruit musicians for choirs and special music
• Select music for worship service in collaboration with the pastor
• Recruit, schedule and prepare soloists, duets and ensembles for worship service as needed
• Recruit substitute organists as needed
• Assume full responsibility for the maintenance of the organ, pianos, other music equipment and submit invoices upon completion of work to Finance Administrator
• Develop and monitor the music ministries budget in conjunction with the Financial Administrator and the Senior Pastor
• Supervise the inventory of music in the appropriate library
• Submit bulletin materials on a timely basis
• Provide support to church staff and other church programs as needed
• Write publicity materials regarding the music program needs as appropriate
• Participate in staff meetings, and other related program areas as needed
• Provide music for weddings, funerals, and other such events; serve as organist for such events, as needed
• Perform all other duties and assignments as applicable to the position as may be directed by the Senior Pastor

Skills

Organist

Pianist

Vocal directing

Communication

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent experience

Job description

BALDWIN COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the Baldwin Community UMC staff is to support a Christ-centered community of worship, discipleship, and service.

By fostering a positive environment of joy and laughter

By growing a respectful, caring, and supportive team

By equipping and empowering leaders and servants

By maintaining openness and flexibility in our work

TITLE

Director of Music Ministries

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1.Demonstrates strength and maturity in his/her Christian faith and be willing and able to lead an exemplary Christian life


• 2.Share and support the Christian vision, mission and values of BCUMC


• 3.Prefer a bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent experience


• 4.Demonstrate ability as accomplished organist and pianist


• 5.Demonstrates ability to conduct vocal music groups


• 6.Be able to pass a physical examination as may be required


• 7.Ability to follow oral and written instructions


• 8.Ability to work and communicate with other employees and individuals


• 9.Ability to work effectively and efficiently without close supervision


• 10.Has basic computer literacy


• 11.Has demonstrated aptitude for skillful and successful completion of the assigned performance responsibilities


• The employer may determine such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be required for the specific job vacancy


• Background check (PA State Police, Childline, FBI)) to be in compliance with Safe Sanctuaries upon hiring

REPORTS TO

Senior Pastor

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1.Serve as principal organist and pianist


• 2.Rehearse and direct choirs


• 3.Schedule and conduct rehearsals


• 4.Select music that accentuates worship themes and holy seasons.


• 5.Recruit musicians for choirs and special music.


• 6.Select music for worship service in collaboration with the pastor.


• 7.Recruit, schedule and prepare soloists, duets and ensembles for worship service as needed


• 8.Recruit substitute organists as needed.


• 9.Assume full responsibility for the maintenance of the organ, pianos, other music equipment and submit invoices upon completion of work to Finance Administrator


• 10.Develop and monitor the music ministries budget in conjunction with the Financial Administrator and the Senior Pastor


• 11.Supervise the inventory of music in the appropriate library


• 12.Submit bulletin materials on a timely basis


• 13.Provide support to church staff and other church programs as needed


• 14.Write publicity materials regarding the music program needs as appropriate.


• 15.Participate in staff meetings, and other related program areas as needed


• 16.Provide music for weddings, funerals, and other such events; serve as organist for such events, as needed


• 17.Perform all other duties and assignments as applicable to the position as may be directed by the Senior Pastor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a part time position. Work year, workdays, salary are established in accordance with the provisions of the current BCUMC Lay Personnel Policy Manual as approved by the Leadership Team.

EVALUATION

• Performance of the job will be evaluated at least annually in accordance with the provisions of the current BCUMC Lay Personnel Policy Manual.