Church Music Positions

The director of music Ministries will work with staff and lay leadership to develop an engaging music ministry at Midway Hills.  Midway Hills Christian Church is located in the heart of North Dallas, is an open and affirming, justice forward congregation; living our values of be inclusive, do justice and embrace diversity.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and direct the choir to sing regularly in Sunday morning worship.
• Lead rehearsals and plan music for the choir, congregational singing and other musical groups such as bell choir.
  • Submit music selections for the worship bulletin to the church office.
  • be available for other special occasion music opportunities (funerals, etc)
• Engage, incorporate and teach persons to participate in the music ministry- equip the membership of MHCC to worship in fullness musically.
• Oversee maintenance and upkeep of the organ and piano.
• Maintain music library and oversee copyrights and licenses.
• Schedule and confirm with soloists, ensembles, and guest musicians as necessary.
  • Provide substitutes as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with Senior Minister, staff, tech team, and worship committee on all services including special services.
  • Attend staff meetings (2x month)
• Manage expenses to the annual budget.
• Share in the life of MHCC with the greater community.
• Follow MHCC organizational policies and procedures.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Music is preferred
• Experience in directing and leading choir/church music
• Ability to play a variety of music styles on organ and piano
• Strong verbal and written communication
• A willingness to participate fully in the life and community of MHCC

As a part-time position, it is understood that the Director of Music Ministries/Organist will not maintain regular office hours.  However, it is expected and required that time will be spend regularly at the church before rehearsals, in preparation of services, and staff meetings. With the practice of “remote” working communication with the senor minister and members participating in the music ministry of MHCC is required.

The Director of Music Ministries is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the music program and is the department head for the Worship and the Arts Ministry of the church. It is important for the director to be able to be comfortable with, and be a visionary for, the various styles of musical experience that the church employs, both in and out of worship. All functions are accomplished in conjunction with the appropriate committees as assigned by the Senior Pastor as these groups help to define the budget and direction for the program.

City:
Richardson

State:
Texas

Director of Traditional Music and Worship

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
The Director of Traditional Music and Worship works closely with the Pastoral Leadership to
spiritually lead and organize the Traditional Worship Ministries of First UMC. The Director of
Traditional Music and Worship is a full-time staff member who is responsible for collaboratively
planning and leading traditional music and worship.

RESULTS-BASED ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Director of Traditional Music:
Vision Curator
Casts vision and strategy for the traditional music and worship ministries

Culture Curator
Cultivates a healthy culture of family within the traditional music and worship
ministries
Knows the participants, their gifts, and families within the church by name
Provides spiritual leadership to ministry participants and provides
congregational care as needed
Prays for the participants in the ministry area regularly

Director of Choirs and Ensembles
Directs and/or supervises other directors of the following choirs/ensembles:
Chancel Choir, Morning Song, Chancel Bells, Youth Bells, Men’s and
Women’s Ensembles, Children’s Choirs, Children’s Bells, First Brass, and
others as needed
Oversees rehearsal schedule for choirs and ensembles
Prepares for and rehearses choirs and ensembles on a regular basis
Provides retreats for the choirs/ensembles to foster community and learn music
Musical Library and Licenses
Oversees the care of the music library and purchasing of new music
Oversees all music licenses and reporting in conjunction with Director of
Modern Worship and Music Associate
Developer of Musicians and Worship Leaders
Recruits and develops musicians, traditional music ministry staff, and worship
leaders to serve within the ministry
Instrument Maintenance and Care:


Partners with the music ministry staff for overseeing the care of musical
instruments
Funerals and Weddings
Coordinates and approves musical needs for funerals and weddings

Director of Traditional Worship:
Collaborates with Pastoral Leadership and music ministry staff in creatively planning
weekly and seasonal Traditional Worship Services
Seasonal Services include but not limited to the seasons of Lent, Holy Week,
Advent
Utilizes Planning Center Service Software for preparation of Service Orders for
Global Worship Planning Meetings
Ensures all details necessary for each worship act is listed within Planning Center
Service Software for fruitful worship experiences in-person and online
Oversees the selection of music that compliments the theme of the day for worship
Leads the service music for the Traditional Worship Services and serves as liturgist as
needed
Partners with the Director of Communication and Tech Ministry Team to ensure an
effective in-person and online worship experience
o Reviews weekly Planning Center Services orders of worship, bulletins,
ProPresenter slides, and videos to ensure a cohesive thread for each worship
experience
Partners with the Director of Communication for promotions of the ministry
Provides leadership and support to the Worship Committee and their areas of ministry
Provides leadership and support to the Music Committee and their areas of ministry
Offers other experiences such as concerts and missional outreach-based
performances and tours of the ministry
Oversees the recruiting, developing, and scheduling of worship liturgists and volunteers

Financial Stewardship:
Develops and stewards yearly the Traditional Music and Worship Ministries Budget areas

JOB RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to Senior Co-Pastors
Directly Supervises Music Associate, Organist, Assistant Organist
Directly Supports Worship Committee

Member of:
Music Committee
Drama Committee
Member of Staff Team
Program Staff Team
Church Council
Worship Committee
Music Committee
Wedding Committee

Education/Experience/Skills and Abilities:
Passionate follower of Jesus who is growing in one’s faith
Possess a desire to make and support growth of followers of Jesus
Express a willingness and desire to become deeply part of the life, ministry, mission, and
community of First UMC
Bachelor’s Degree in Music
Specialized knowledge of choral music, hymnody, worship
Teachable spirit and hunger to continue education and advancement of personal and
professional growth
Member of or willing to join Professional Church Music and Worship Organizations
Minimum of five years’ experience in Church Traditional Music and Worship leadership
(United Methodist Preferred)
Proven musical skills in areas of conducting (including choral and orchestral), vocal
coaching, and keyboard skills
Effective communicator (verbally through public speaking and written) and adapts
communication as needed to be effective with all types of groups and individuals
Proven builder of teams to accomplish a common goal
General knowledge of the technical aspects of traditional worship services
Demonstrated experience with Computer Software (MS Office Suite, Planning Center
Services, ProPresenter, etc.)
Ability to physically lift objects up to 50 pounds
Flexible hours required including regular evening and weekend work, especially
Wednesdays and Sundays that includes regular standing

The above results-based job description reflects the major requirements of the Director of
Traditional Music and Worship position. It is not intended to be a detailed description of all
work requirements and/or duties that may be inherent in the job nor shall it be construed as
giving exclusive title to every function it describes.

The primary responsibility of the part time Music Director will be to lead and grow the worship ministry at First United Methodist Church of Kaufman.  The person is directly accountable to the Pastor and will work with the Worship Committee.  It is anticipated that the duties associated with this position will take approximately 15 – 18 hours per week, and salary will be commensurate with experience.

First United Methodist Church, Lufkin, Texas, seeks full-time music director who has a passion for helping people grow as disciples of Jesus Christ in the United Methodist tradition.  Skills and experience with both traditional and contemporary worship preferred.  Includes groups such as chancel choir, handbells, praise band. Must be able to be a team member on a staff and work with a variety of groups and ages.  Salary range: $50,000 to $70,000, depending on skill and experience.  Part-time also a possibility, salary negotiable. 

Full-time, exempt

Hours: 40+ hours per week, including evenings and weekends. Some remote work may be coordinated with the supervisor.

Reports to: Belmont UMC Senior Pastor

Summary: Seeking an experienced church musician to lead a well-established music ministry

in a vibrant musical community.

Belmont United Methodist Church is a community of Christ-followers growing in love of God and
neighbor. This is what we at Belmont UMC believe Christian discipleship is, what we are to be, and what Jesus meant when he sent his followers to “make disciples.” We believe every person is of sacred worth and created in God’s image. We commit to Jesus’ example of inclusive love, care, and intentional hospitality with (all) persons of every race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, faith story, physical or mental ability, economic status, or political perspective.

Responsibilities:

Music and Worship Leadership

• Promote the spiritual life of the congregation through music ministry.
• Plan and lead weekly worship with pastors and other staff for two Sunday services
• Provide music for all worship services, weddings and funerals and special seasonal events
• Schedule, prepare and rehearse music for adult and youth vocal choirs, adult and youth
• handbell choirs
• Actively recruit new members while nurturing current participants through retreats, try the
• choir nights, social events, etc.
• Plan and implement the Annual Youth Choir Tour
• Serve as organist/pianist for worship services as needed in cooperation with the organist
• and volunteer pianists.
• Serve as an integral member of the staff team. Participate in staff meetings, staff worship
• planning meetings. program ministry staff meetings (1-3 hours weekly)

Administration

• Prepare space and equipment for worship services and music rehearsals.
• Manage Music Ministry Budget
• Serve as curator for all instruments in the church.
• Relate to the working committees of the church such as, Worship Committee, Program
• Ministry Council and Administrative Board.

Oversight of Music Ministry Staff and volunteer leadership

• Organist
• Director of Children’s Music Ministries
• Children’s Handbell Director
• Music Intern
• Music Librarians

Qualifications: Three to five years prior experience; Master’s degree in music preferred. Prefer
candidate with an understanding and appreciation of UMC theology and practice

Salary Range: $65,000 to $80,000; Commensurate with experience and education.

Benefits: Medical Insurance: Individual Coverage (Employer Paid), Flexible Savings Account & Health Reimbursement Account (Employer Funded), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Savings (Employer Match of up to 6%), Life & AD&D Insurance (Employer Paid), Vacation/Personal Leave, Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave and Supplemental STD, LTD & Other Coverage Available (Aflac)