Minister of Music

St Paul Lutheran Church; New Jersey; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

St Paul Lutheran Church in New Jersey is seeking a Worship Director to lead the church's vibrant music program. The role oversees organ and piano accompaniment for 8:30 and 11:00 liturgical services and coordinates with cantors and youth choirs.

You will direct a senior choir and a bell choir, rehearse weekly, schedule instrument maintenance, and collaborate with pastors and the worship committee to select service music. The position is part-time with about 18 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Good communication, people, and leadership skills are required.
• Occasionally invite musicians to supplement Sundays or special services.
• Coordinate music for liturgical seasons with pastor, staff and worship committee.

Responsibilities

• Play organ (three manual Allen Renaissance) and piano for 8:30 am & 11:00 am services.
• Conduct Thursday night choir rehearsals for bell and senior choirs.
• Direct senior choir of 15-20 volunteers (Sept-Jun).
• Direct a 2-Octave Schulmerich bell choir (Sept-Jun).
• Record hymns using MIDI console when away for CE/vacations.
• Rehearse and lead a pick-up choir 2/month at 8:30 am service.
• Work with cantor to select service music and other singing opportunities.
• As needed, work with youth choir 1-2 times/year.
• Schedule maintenance for organ, pianos, and handbells.
• Maintain the music library and choir room.
• Meet annually to review job description and performance.
• Plan music with Pastor, staff and worship committee.

Skills

Organ performance

Piano performance

Choir direction

Music leadership

Communication

Leadership

Tools

MIDI console

Organ maintenance

Job description

St Paul’s vibrant music program is looking for a new leader!

Worship and Direction

• Play the organ (three manual Allen Renaissance) and piano (Kohler & Campbell Baby Grand) for 8:30 am & 11:00 am liturgical Sunday services and special services throughout the year.
• Conduct Thursday night choir rehearsals for bell and senior choirs.
• Direct a senior choir of 15-20 volunteers (Sept-June).
• Direct a 2-Octave Schulmerich bell choir (Sept-June).
• Record hymns using the MIDI console when on vacation or away for CE
• Rehearse and lead a small pick-up choir 2/month at the 8:30 am service.
• Work with cantor to select service music and other singing opportunities.
• As the need may arise, work with youth choir (currently 1 or 2 times per year)

Administration

• Have good communication, people, and leadership skills.
• Occasionally invite musicians (vocal and/or instrumental) as needed to supplement Sunday or special services.
• Schedule maintenance for the organ, pianos, and handbells.
• Maintain the music library and the choir room.
• Met annually to review job description and performance.
• Work with Pastor, staff and worship committee to plan music for liturgical season

Compensation

Salary range: $30,000-$36,000 commensurate with education, training, and experience; average 18 hours/ week. Includes four (4) paid vacation Sundays/ year and one (1) week for continuing education.