Joyful Sound Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: campus ministries and student engagement

Position Summary: The Joyful Sound Coordinator reports to the AVP of Student Ministries and works closely with both the AVP of Student Ministries and the Senior Director for Church and Community Connections to foster a campus community that intentionally nurtures the Christian spiritual health of the NGU student. This position assists in the development of transformational leaders for church and society through managing and leading Joyful Sound, which is a student only worship ensemble that is scoped to serve the local church and NGU events in worship leadership. This person is expected to live in accordance with a Christian code of conduct and take a discipleship-oriented approach to the role. This position is a part-time, contract position with specific time requirements housed in the Student Ministries area of the Campus Ministries and Student Engagement department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Disciple ministry team members in the musical worship theology and in the aims of the Student Ministries department.
• Develop robust shepherding relationships with ministry team members to encourage their spiritual growth in Christ and unity as teams through formal and informal avenues (e.g., hospitality).
• Meet weekly with student leaders to review and assess, support, discuss logistics, and develop set lists.
• Prepare students musically and technically to serve church and ministry needs.
• Coordinate ministry team outing schedule logistics with the Senior Director for Church and Community Connections.
• Provide students with advanced rehearsal schedules and sheet music requisite for rehearsal preparedness.
• Rehearse for excellence by coaching vocal parts, instrumental quality, and musicality.
• Be present for weekly rehearsals.
• Assist in and collaborate toward the development of a theologically robust and stylistically appropriate repertoire for each musical team.
• Serve as liaison and university representative for special events involving ministry teams or related activities as assigned (e.g., chapel).

• Physical Requirements

• Musical abilities: Read music and be able to play an instrument with chord charts. Sing sufficiently to teach and lead others.
• Hearing:   Hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, vendors, and students.
• Dexterity, Grasping, Feeling, Write, Type, and use the telephone, copier, and computer systems.
• Mobility: Open files and operate office machines; move between departments and attend meetings across campus.
• Talking: Frequently convey detailed or important instructions and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Lifting, Pulling, pushing: Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Cognitive/Emotional: Ability to critically think and concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in conditions. 

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  WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

  This position is a part-time position in Campus Ministries and Student Engagement and reports directly to the AVP Student Ministries. This position works closely with student leaders and logistics designee in the CMSE department.

  WORK SCHEDULE

• Lead Boot Camp Rehearsals for musical teams as assigned the week prior to classes, Monday – Friday.
• Remain in regular communication with the AVP of Student Ministries and his logistics designee.
• Approximately 10-15 hours per week with communication, weekly rehearsals, student meetings, and occasional outings.

• TRAVEL

  Some travel may be required within the touring area of ministry teams and as assigned.

   

  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee.

• Member in good standing of a local evangelical church.
• Supports NGU’s mission statement and core values and holds a commitment to a Christian lifestyle and character in keeping with the biblical model.
• Affirm an understanding of and willingness not to teach contrary to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
• Affirm understanding of and willingness to teach in accordance with and not contrary to the University's statement on Human Flourishing.
• Minimum of 3 years prior applicable experience required.
• Experience with worship technology required (Ableton, Playback, Planning Center, etc.).
• Ability to professionally evaluate difficult circumstances, address conflict in Christ-centered manner, manage emotionality well. Exhibit healthy work-life boundaries and balance.
• Understand and comply with HIPAA and FERPA regulations.
• Integrates Biblical standards within all assigned responsibilities and approaches student engagement from a Christian, ministerial approach.
• Ability to develop and maintain healthy relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Desires to live beyond the job description to better the NGU community through Christian service and discipleship.
• Demonstrates a desire to seek excellence in all they do.