Employment

Position Title: Director of Contemporary Music       

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Job Overview

The Director of Contemporary Music for Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church should have a strong Christian faith, a commitment to lead United Methodist Worship, a heart for worship of our Lord, and a commitment to contemporary and other non-traditional styles of worship. Working cooperatively with the Pastors and other worship leaders, the individual will be expected to envision and implement a program of contemporary and non-traditional music benefitting the entire congregation, with particular emphasis on the 10:45 AM Arise service. This person will also interface regularly and cooperatively with other staff members, the Worship Branch and the congregation.

 

Qualifications

·         Experience in leading music for contemporary and other non-traditional worship

·         Experience in leading a mixed instrumental and vocal ensemble for worship

·         Demonstrated ability to work well with people of all ages

·         Instrumental and vocal gifts are required, with the ability to read music well in treble and bass clefs, along with a functional understanding of music theory, chord structures, harmonization and transposition; a college degree in music is preferred.

·         Eager willingness to follow through on the stated Vision and Mission of this congregation as it relates to worship.

·         A strong, mature and growing relationship with Jesus Christ

·         Commitment to work as part of a Worship Team

 

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Lead the music portions of the Contemporary Worship Services, engaging the congregation in worship.

·         Participate with pastoral staff, Worship Branch, and Arise Design Team in planning and developing the Arise worship service

·         Recruit and direct a team of singers, instrumentalists, and technical support staff in effort to create a spiritually moving and engaging musical experience.

·         Select music for the Arise worship service in coordination and communication with the pastoral staff and Arise Design Team

·         Rehearse the Arise band, soloists, and instrumentalists on a weekly basis

·         Work with audio and video teams at the Arise services

·         Take responsibility for all administrative functions, i.e. organization of music library; provision for security and maintenance of church-owned instruments and equipment; proper documentation and reporting of music license use, and arrangement for substitute in his/her absence

·         Attend weekly staff meetings (as schedule permits), scheduled Worship Branch and Arise Design Team meetings

·         Plan and implement music outreach programs, to serve the community beyond our church’s walls

·         Collaborate, when appropriate, with other Mt. Pisgah Music Staff in the selection, preparation and presentation of music

·         Accept additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by Senior Pastor

 

 

Knowledge and Skills Required

·         Broad appreciation of and experience with all types of Christian music

·         Demonstrable vocal abilities along with demonstrable keyboard and/or guitar abilities to engage the congregation in song.

·         Proficient knowledge of audio and video equipment and technology; have a desire to keep such skills current with changing technology

·         Organizational skills and computer skills appropriate for assigned responsibilities including but not limited to MS Office and email.

·         Technical skills are preferred, such as an understanding of MediaShout, PowerPoint , and audio/video editing software or a willingness and ability to learn such programs

 

 

Details of Employment:

·         Classification: Professional Staff,  Part Time, 10 – 15 hours per week

·         Benefits: Vacation - 2 weeks

·         Reporting Relationship - Senior Pastor

·         Mt. Pisgah Relationships – Staff-Parish Liaison, Worship Branch Steward, Director of Music and Worship Arts, the Associate Pastor, and the other full and part-time staff

 

 

Other Details:

·         Follow the Personnel Manual of Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church and agree to a pre-employment background check.

·         Additional opportunities for service and pay are occasionally available through funerals, weddings and special events scheduled in the Christian Family Life Center.

·         Voluntarily participating in the general life of Mt. Pisgah UMC beyond the music program is encouraged.

 

 

 

Mt. Pisgah is seeking to hire a Director of Contemporary Music to be a part of a worship leadership team. The position is 15 hours per week at an annual salary of $14,000 with a starting date no later than October 15, 2010. The complete job description is on the Mt. Pisgah web page. Interested persons should send a letter of interest that includes a statement of qualifications, work and job experience and three (3) references familiar with the applicant’s work experience to George Hudson by email or mail (email: gehudson@comcast.net; call 379-8191 for mailing address). Applicants must agree to a credit and criminal background check.