Music Director

Join Our Team at Shades Valley Lutheran Church!

Position: Director of Music (Part-Time)

Location: 720 Shades Creek Pkwy, Homewood, AL 35209

Start Date: As Soon As Possible (negotiable)

Shades Valley Lutheran Church is a fellowship of believers in Homewood, AL. We are a dedicated,

supportive, and welcoming church family. SVLC welcomes everyone from the community to join us

to worship in a loving and friendly environment. We are seeking a collaborative and passionate Director of Music to enhance our worship and fellowship experience. The right candidate will be able to work with all ages.

Key Responsibilities:

·      Worship Music Leadership: Lead the worship experience through liturgy and song as a pianist/organist.

·      Choir Leadership: Direct the Adult Choir, Children’s Choir, and the Bell/Chime Choirs or work cooperatively with others serving in these roles, including weekly rehearsals on Wednesday nights and leading the choir during our 9:30 AM Sunday worship service.

• Service Music Coordination: Collaborate with the pastor and worship planning teams to select and prepare music for weekly services, ensuring a cohesive worship experience.
• Special Services: Provide musical leadership for special services, including those during Advent, Lent, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Holy Week.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Provide energetic and supportive leadership for our volunteer choirs. Select anthems that align with both the worship setting and the choir’s capabilities.

·      Administrative: Successfully pass a background check and complete training using the “Safe Gatherings” system.

Preferred Qualifications:

·      Education: Bachelor's degree in Music (Preferred)

• Musical Proficiency: Strong skills in piano performance and a preference in additional skills in organ performance or a willingness to learn organ. Comfort with playing liturgical music and hymns is essential. Ability to accompany the choir during rehearsal and worship services.

·      Musical Experience: Demonstrated ability to perform and direct a wide range of musical styles and instruments.

·      Collaborative Team Member: Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a professional, positive, team-oriented attitude.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary: $22,000 - $25,000 annually, depending on education, skills, and experience.

·      Weddings & Memorials: You will have the right of first refusal for all weddings and memorial services held at the church.

• Instruments Available: You will have access to a Reuter 2 Manual pipe organ, Kawai Upright, Kawai GE-20 baby grand piano, clavinova, and hand-bells.

·      Time Off: Four Sundays off annually, except during Holy Week & Christmas Services.

·      Professional Development: Continuing education allowance of up to $1,000 per year.

Typical Work Schedule

•   Attend weekly Sunday service, seasonal mid-week (Advent and Lent), and special services where piano or organ music is scheduled.

•   Attend and lead weekly Choir rehearsals (Wednesday evenings).

·      Attend monthly Worship and Music Committee meetings (following Sunday service).

·      Attend staff meeting twice monthly.

·      Maintain regular communication with Pastor, Secretary, and Worship and Music Committee.

How to apply:              Please submit a CV/Resume and list of references (no more than 3) to: pastor@shadesvalleylutheran.org

This job description is an overview of general expectations of this position; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and is subject to change.