Director of Music & Worship

Part-time position (15 to 20 hours per week)

Area of Consideration for the Position: Qualified applicants will be considered by the Pastors and Personnel Committee of First Baptist Church Walnut Cove

Application Period: April 17, 2023 - June 1, 2023

How to Apply: Submit a current resume of qualifications and work history to include dates of employment and three (3) non-related persons to serve as character or job references.

Submit the resume via mail to the FBC Church Office, c/o Personnel Committee Chairperson, Post Office Box 552 Walnut Cove, N.C. 27052 or email FBCWC@FBCWalnutCove.com.

Salary: Part-time: $15 - $22 per hour depending on qualifications.

Benefits: The Director of Music and Worship will receive one (1) week of paid vacation during the first year of employment and two (2) weeks of annual paid leave thereafter. In addition, the Director of Music and Worship will have off any day the church office is closed for approved holidays or weather delays.

General Description

Seeking a passionate part-time Worship leader to make disciples, plan and facilitate worship services, lead music during these services, and oversee all aspects of music ministry. This individual will enlist and lead volunteers, train participants, and cultivate spiritual growth across the congregation.

Part-Time Position Responsibilities:

· Serve as an integral part of the staff team working to further the church’s over-all vision including a continued broadening and blending of music styles during worship services.

· Participate in planning of weekly Sunday worship services with pastor(s), audio/video technicians and musicians.

· Planning and execution of Music for special events or worship services, including funerals

· Lead congregational music, including Choir(s), praise team(s), band(s)

· Participate in weekly staff meetings as possible, and collaborating to create budgets and calendars.

· Coordinate all vocalists and instrumentalists.

· Oversee any music education across the generations of the congregation; train any volunteers, especially those that might lead music-specific elements within children’s or youth ministries

· Schedule, maintain, and evaluate practice sessions and rehearsal patters, directing or assisting any groups (hand bell choir(s), band(s), vocal ensemble(s), etc.)

· Supervise the music library and all audio/video equipment, including instruments, written/physical music, digital files, hardware, etc.

· Provide oversight to audio/video technicians; ensure training and administration of budget line item(s)

Specific Qualifications:

· Professed Christian and an active member of an evangelical church.

· Evidence of moral character and pattern of discipleship; submit to a federal background investigation.

· Graduate of high school and some level of post-secondary education. Formal music education OR formal theological education preferred. Degree-in-progress candidates will be considered.

· Proficiency in either vocal or instrumental skills preferred

· Previous participant within musical ensembles preferred.

· Previous ensemble leadership or conduction experience preferred.

· Experience that reflects proficiency with computer applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and/or Publisher, EasyWorship, ProPresenter, video editing software, etc.)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person