Director of Traditional Music Ministries

outh Carolina United Methodist Conference; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-sponsored medical insurance

Retirement plan with church match

Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Job summary

Isle of Hope United Methodist Church seeks a Director of Traditional Music Ministries to lead music and arts teams, conduct choirs, and manage the music ministry budget. This full-time position involves engaging with the congregation and community through music, ensuring vibrant worship experiences aligned with the church's mission.

Qualifications

• Growing faith in Jesus Christ and familiarity with United Methodist theology.
• Experience leading music in various styles.
• Able to play a keyboard instrument; additional instruments desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead traditional music and arts ministries.
• Conduct various choirs and manage the music library.
• Prepare and manage an annual music ministry budget.

Skills

Hymnody and sacred choral music

Vocal technique

Music arrangement

Music notation software

Education

College degree in music

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Outlook

Google Suite

Church-specific software (ACS)

Job description

Director of Traditional Music Ministries

Isle of Hope United Methodist Church ( www.iohumc.com ) in Savannah, Georgia, is accepting applications for an experienced Director of Traditional Music Ministries. Isle of Hope is a beautiful island community only 20 minutes from historic downtown. Isle of Hope UMC is a mission-oriented 2000-member church offering both traditional and modern worship services, with average weekly attendance of 350, and a traditional choir of 25-30 voices. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team dedicated to vibrant traditional worship.

Position: Director of Traditional Music Ministries

Reports To: Senior Pastor

Overview: Lead traditional music and other arts ministries in cooperation with the clergy, staff, and lay leaders, in alignment with the needs, resources, and mission of the Church.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Lead all groups for the church’s traditional music and other arts ministries
• Conduct the Chancel Choir, Men’s Chorus, and Handbell Choir
• Provide music and other arts as assigned for traditional worship services and related activities of the Church
• Involve church members in music and arts ministries according to their gifts and passions
• Supervise the organization and care of the music library, including copyright and licensing issues, along with all resources, equipment, instruments, and supplies in the music area
• Present seasonal cantatas and other special musical events
• Engage music and other arts groups in outreach ministries, such as Arts from the Island
• Involve Chancel Choir members in annual retreats and workshops
• Plan fellowship activities for various music and other arts groups
• Provide music resources to program staff and lay leaders
• Select music for worship in collaboration with pastoral leadership
• Schedule music groups in worship
• Recruit lay leaders, soloists, contract musicians, and any other needed participants for music and arts ministries
• Prepare and manage annual music ministry budget of $20K
• Attend regular staff meetings and various committee meetings
• Supervise, develop, and provide feedback for the evaluation process for the Assistant Director of Traditional Music (Pianist/Organist) and the Children’s Music Assistant
• Serve as staff liaison with sanctuary audio/video production team to communicate, schedule, and recruit volunteers
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications for Successful Candidates:

• Growing faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, and familiar with United Methodist/Wesleyan worship, theology, and doctrine
• College degree(s) in music, preferably at the graduate level
• Experience and knowledge of hymnody and sacred choral music
• Experience leading music in a wide range of styles
• Understand basic vocal technique
• Able to play a keyboard instrument; the ability to play additional musical instruments is highly desirable
• Able to arrange and adapt music for various ensembles and levels of ability
• Fluent in music notation and notation software such as Sibelius or Finale
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and various applications including Microsoft Outlook and Word, and in Google Suite applications such as Gmail, Docs, and Sheets
• Proficient or trainable in Church-specific software such as ACS and Facility Scheduler

Notes:

• Full-time/exempt salary commensurate with experience and education
• Employer-sponsored medical insurance (church pays a portion of premium)
• Paid insurance including AD&D, short- and long-term disability, and life
• Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Retirement plan, with church match of up to 6% of personal contribution at eligibility

Please submit a cover letter and resume to the Music Search Committee at [e-mail] by April 22, 2022