Director of Traditional Worship

UMCSC; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Collierville UMC is seeking a Director of Traditional Worship to lead worship at the Sanctuary on the Square and Poplar Sanctuary. This role guides volunteers, coordinates music staff, and ensures worship services align with the church's mission and excellence standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong conducting skills, choral leadership experience, and a heart for disciple formation through worship and the arts. Weekend and evening hours are common.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in a similar or related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan worship for the 8:30am and 11:00am services with pastors and staff.
• Coordinate design and implementation of worship elements incl. liturgy and media.
• Lead special services (Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, etc.).
• Provide spiritual and musical leadership for adult choirs.
• Coordinate scheduling of music leadership and offerings.
• Foster growth of children and youth through music and arts.
• Serve as staff liaison to Worship Chair and coordinators.
• Oversee instruments, literature, supplies for music ministry.
• Liaise with Chamber Music Series for dates and communications.
• Administer annual music and worship budget.

Skills

Choral conducting

Instrumental conducting

Keyboard proficiency

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music

Master’s Degree preferred

Advanced worship arts training

Job description

The Director of Traditional Worship provides leadership for worship services at the Sanctuary on the Square and Poplar Sanctuary at Collierville UMC. They work to engage the congregation and encourage each person in their relationship with Jesus Christ.This person deals with a diverse group of members and guests as well as a number of volunteers and contract musicians. This person is a skilled musician, values teamwork, is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, and most importantly, is a committed disciple of Jesus Christ.

Essential Functions

• Plan worship for the 8:30am Sanctuary on the Square service and the 11:00am Poplar Sanctuary service in collaboration with pastors and other worship staff.
• Coordinate the design and implementation of all elements of worship including:
  • Music & Liturgy
  • Thematic Design
  • Service Order
  • Visual Media & Lighting
• Work with the worship staff to plan and execute special (non-Sunday) services throughout the year such as Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Collierville Christmas Concert, and Christmas Eve.
• Provide spiritual and musical leadership for the adult choirs – Chancel Choir (Poplar Sanctuary) and Sanctuary Choir (Sanctuary on the Square) and strive for excellence in Sunday morning worship and rehearsals.
• Coordinate and schedule the music leadership and all musical offerings shared in traditional worship services.
• Provide opportunities for children (Kinder-5 th Grade) and youth (6 th -12 th Grade) to grow in their faith through music and other arts.
• Serve as staff liaison for the Worship Chair, Poplar Sanctuary Coordinator, and Sanctuary on the Square Coordinator to ensure the highest level of excellence in worship.
• Oversee the purchase and maintenance of all musical instruments, literature, supplies and other materials used in support of the music ministry.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Chamber Music Series, working directly with its volunteer leader to set dates, review policies and approve communications.
• Administer the annual music and worship budget.

Job Related Skills

• Extensive knowledge of Choral and Instrumental conducting techniques
• Rudimentary proficiency (at least) in keyboard and other instruments
• Familiarity with elements of liturgical worship

General Qualities

• Creative
• Team Player
• Organized
• Project Management Skills
• Gifted in Instructing and Teaching Others
• Flexible
• Confidentiality

Supervisory Responsibility

This position supervises the Associate Director of Music Ministries

This position operates in a professional church office environment.This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This position works with musical instruments and sound equipment.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position and will include weekend hours and evening hours as necessary.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Music or other related field (Master’s Degree preferred)
• Advanced training and certifications in music and worship arts preferred
• 5 years of experience in a similar or related field

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.