What are the responsibilities and job description for the Choir Director position at Spring City United Methodist?
Choir Director Leader Job Description
Position Description: The choir director will work with the pastor to oversee and coordinate all the details of a traditional worship service, with the goal of passionate worship that focuses on God and helps people of all ages grow in their understanding of the gospel, and with a focus on fulfilling the mission and vision of the Global Methodist Church.
The Choir Director is under the direct supervision of the SCM Senior Pastor and the general supervision of the Leadership Team.
Qualifications:
A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a vital, growing personal relationship with Him, with a commitment to moral purity.
Commitment to the mission, vision, and worship philosophy of making disciples for Jesus Christ.
Displays evidence of passion for worshipping God and helping others worship through music, liturgy, and in personal and community practices.
A good understanding of and ability to lead and/or direct Christian music. Ability to sing and direct are required.
Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to engage the congregation in worship effectively, alongside a sensitivity to the many ways people relate to God.
Skilled in organization, administration, and interpersonal relationships. A team player with a positive attitude.
Responsibilities:
Maintain an authentic and growing walk with Jesus Christ through ongoing spiritual disciplines.
Recognize music as an enhancement to worship, not a performance.
Coordinate all music for weekly Heritage Worship service including choir anthem and/or special music by solo, duet, small group, or instrument.
Coordinate general and seasonal music including Christmas cantata (with extra practices), Advent, Ash Wednesday, Lent, Easter, and Communion. Plan seasonal music 4-6 weeks in advance.
Direct all weekly activities and rehearsals (Wednesdays 6-7:30 pm) necessary to facilitate the worship service, including some form of spiritual formation at every rehearsal to promote discipleship and cultivate a worship community.
Plan the corporate worship services in consultation with the Senior Pastor and do so with prayer, conceptual forethought, theological accuracy, and musical appropriateness. Oversee song and choral selection, and coordination of all instrumentalists and vocalists.
Accommodate choir strengths/weaknesses and edit music.
Find and plan other ways to use music and drama to reach out to the community evangelistically. Oversee the music budget, organization, and volunteers.
Communicate regularly with the church office.
Serve in an advisory capacity to the Leadership Team, demonstrating a commitment to this congregation and its mission and celebrating and serving the whole life of the congregation and the community.
Set annual goals for the music ministry that are in line with our vision, and then evaluate how those goals were attained or modified during the year.
Maintain familiarity with Global Methodist resources, facilitate their use, and be able to recommend appropriate resources for educating all age levels and faith stages about worship life.
Work Hours: An average of ten (10) hours per week is expected, with distribution of work hours based on activities. Some of the programs are annual events requiring additional hours, while other times may require less overall hours per week.
Pay: Up to $15,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15,000