Director of Music Ministries

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES

Principle Focus

Under immediate direction of the Senior Pastor and Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC), the Director of Music Ministries shall work accordingly with the Senior Pastor and others involved in the music and media services ministries of NBUMC to lead, evaluate, and develop a comprehensive music and media ministry.

The Director of Music Ministries will support the mission and objectives of NBUMC to grow a community of believers in Christ, in service to the world.

The Director of Music Ministries provides overall direction for the congregation in the ministry of music and media as both a means of enhancing worship and as a tool of outreach. To this end, the person in this role shall provide and oversee performances of appropriate instrumental and vocal music and provide supervisory support for media services at designated services and other functions and shall encourage and develop opportunities for the congregation to participate in music and media ministries. The intent of this position is to lead, enable, and support all worshippers in a closer Christian and spiritual relationship through their involvement with the fine arts. It is the intention of this position to lay a solid foundation of high musical and media quality, online and in-person, for the weekly and seasonal Worship services, community programs, and to grow the ministry through appropriate musical and media expressions.

The Director of Music Ministries is a member of the ministerial staff and is selected by the SPRC, in consultation with the Senior Pastor, for an unspecified period of service.

This is a part time, 10 + hour per week (not to exceed 20 hours if needed) position. Accepted candidate for the position is responsible to communicate weekly ministry updates to Senior Pastor in lieu of attending weekly staff meetings if these meetings conflict with other work responsibilities. We do understand the need for occasional time off (to include up to 5 Sundays) and would expect that to be scheduled in advance and volunteers and substitutes lined up for any missed occasions. Current regularly scheduled work hours are Sunday mornings from 9am – 12:00pm; Wednesdays (choir rehearsal) from 6pm – 7pm; Thursdays (praise band rehearsal) from 6pm-7pm with flexibility to adapt.

Skills, Education and Requirements

• Have a vital, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, living a Godly lifestyle inside and outside of church.
• Demonstrate training in music with the desire to lead and build the music ministries of NBUMC.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead the church choir and oversee praise band and other music ministries and help participants grow in musicianship and faith.
• Be proficient in all aspects of music (choral, solo, directing, theory and diction).
• Have knowledge of instrumental music and piano.
• Have a willingness to support the ministry, doctrines, and polity of The United Methodist Church.
• Have knowledge and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite programs (ie- Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Have strong organizational skills in preparing for rehearsals, services, music library maintenance, and performance.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and general knowledge of diversity and skills to manage diversity.
• Be able to attend annual worship, music, and/or media ministry conferences for continuing education at the expense of NBUMC.
• Become and maintain current CPR/First Aid certification and Safe Sanctuary certification.
• Pass a background check. The church reserves the right to conduct pre-employment and/or random alcohol and/or drug testing.