Music Director

We are looking for a community leader, who knows how to use music to build community and inspire people to make a difference in the world. You will do well in this position if you love people, are a skilled teacher/song-leader, know how to facilitate transcendent moments of worship, and can creatively collaborate with others. We want someone who will see this role as a ministry and calling, not just a job.

Who are we?

We are Good Samaritan Church in Pinellas Park, FL, a progressive, open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and The Presbyterian Church USA. That means we not only welcome, but affirm and celebrate those on the margins and give them a full seat at the table with us! LGBTQ , undocumented, differently abled, food or housing insecure, those with health or mental health challenges, you name it… we work hard to love and embrace all our neighbors and guests.

What does following Jesus mean to us?

Building beloved community… Loving our neighbors and our enemies… Embracing and celebrating the gift of diversity… Checking our privilege… Advocating for the powerless… Savoring life… Showing extravagant hospitality to strangers… Forgiving often… Leaning into hope… Risking ourselves for the sake of another… Caring for the earth… Being committed anti-racists… Feeding the hungry.

If that is what your life is also about , then you will fit in well with us!

To learn more about us visit www.discovergoodsam.org

Minimum Qualifications:

• Skilled, experienced piano player
• Skilled, experienced singer/song leader
• Choral direction experience
• Basic computer skills
• Familiarity with and ability to play many different music styles: (i.e. hymns, contemporary Christian, global music, folk, etc.)

The below qualifications are wish list items. However, we value diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you do not have any of the below preferred qualifications but believe you would bring your own wonderful gifts to the position, please apply and explain how your background/skill-set would enhance our music ministry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to play additional instruments. Guitar would be a plus.
• Experience in a church or similar setting
• Well-networked with other musicians in the local area
• Ability to arrange music when necessary to make the voices of a small choir shine
• Familiarity with directing a handbell choir (we do have a set of handbells and congregation members who enjoy playing them)

Job Description:

• Help plan worship and select music
• Direct choir (rehearsals are before worship on Sundays)
• Provide musical leadership on Sundays (currently we worship at 4pm) as well as occasional special services (Christmas Eve, Maundy Thursday, memorial services, etc.)
• Help fundraise as necessary
• Attend music committee meeting every other month.
• Meet with staff/pastor once a week.
• Manage maintenance of instruments as well as sheet music files.
• Report music to our licensing services

Hours:

• Onsite Hours: 1 hour staff meeting per week about 3-4 hours per Sunday (1 hour of worship plus rehearsal time with others… usually the music director is there about 2:00-5:30pm)
• Remote Hours: practice and prep (as much time as needed – 5-10 hour estimate) 2 hour music team meeting once every other month (on zoom)

Salary Range: $12,500 - $16,500 commensurate with experience

How to Apply:

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume via indeed or pastor.goodsam@gmail.com to Rev. Jen Daysa.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12,500.00 - $16,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person