Music Director

Purpose of Position:The Music Director provides vision, direction, development and management for all aspects of themusic ministry and media.Education and Experience:● Preferred: Bachelor's degree in music or equivalent● Preferred: Experience in leading music● Preferred: Experience playing an instrumentQualifications:● A follower of Jesus Christ who follows The Great Commission and models healthy church andfamily life by maintaining appropriate spiritual discipline● Dynamic personality who loves music and seeks to develop a passion for music ministry in thechurch● Team player that supports the overall mission of the church● Ability to delegate when appropriate● Public relations skills to effectively communicate expectations and strengthen the music ministryof the church● A thorough knowledge of music including musical notations and leadership of singing to lead avariety of music● Applicable leadership and management skillsGeneral Responsibilities:● Assist the pastor in worship planning and worship services● Caption lyrics for Sunday services through Pro Presenter Software● Provide a variety of music selections for worship services keeping in mind the general makeupof the congregation● Coordinate with accompanists for worship services● Lead a blended model of congregational singing in worship● Prepare and provide music for worship services including special services such as Christmas,Easter, Revivals, Funerals, etc.● Coordinate and assist in the training of choirs and musicians that participate in worship andspecial services● Encourage and coordinate special music recognizing various talents of the church family● Facilitate and assist praise team with selecting music, holding practices, recruiting newmembers, and updating the praise music inventory● Secure someone to lead the worship music when absences occur● Ensure all music selections are biblically and theologically accurate● Work in conjunction with the sound booth volunteers to train and develop a schedule to work thesound at all services● Schedule and coordinate or direct practices for any instrumental aspects of worship includingpianist, organist, guitarist and any other instruments he or she sees fit for heartfelt worship

● Lead in the recruitment of volunteers for the music program by encouraging church members tojoin the choir and or praise team● Provide weekly announcements related to music● Maintain and inventory all music related material and schedule preventative maintenance, repairand service of all musical instruments● Assist with Children's ministry music for plays, VBS and children's choir● Maintain all music materials and licenses in addition to media software to ensure all equipmentis in working condition.● Stay informed about the trends in music and music education● Prepare and submit a budget to the budget committee and operate within the bounds of theapproved budget.● Collaborate with staff members and various committees to schedule events

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Church Name: First Baptist Church Granite Falls
Location: Granite Falls, NC
Website: HTTPS://FBCGRANITEFALLS.ORG

Denomination: Baptist

Job Type: Part-time
Role: Music Ministry
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Date Posted: 3 months ago