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General Information

Supervisor: Senior Pastor and the Worship Arts Sr Director

Status: Part-time

Overtime Status: Exempt (Ministerial)

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Job Description:

The Choir Director is responsible for overseeing programming of Traditional Service within the Music and Worship ministry (in consultation with the Worship Arts Sr Director and Pastor) at CMC. The purpose of the position is to convey CMC’s Christian proclamation and carry out its spiritual mission through the ministry of music, guiding the congregation into the presence of God through worship.

Administrative:

• Meet regularly with the Worship Arts Sr Director as agreed to discuss upcoming events and planning

• Attend church staff meetings

• Attend leadership team meetings

• Work collaboratively with staff and team.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must be a committed Christian who sees Christ as their Savior and who follows Him as Lord, who has a deep love for God and who has a passion for expressing their faith through music.

• Must be a musician and should play an instrument, preferably piano.

• Musical directing encouraged.

• Must have experience in leading worship and understand the difference between worship and performance.

• Must understand different worship styles, including traditional and contemporary, with a working knowledge of music through the generations.

• Must exhibit an understanding of the profound impact music and singing has in helping people hear and understand God's word.

• Must have strong, servant leadership and communication skills.

• Must have the ability to work well with volunteers and be a team builder.

• Must have the ability to conduct themselves in professional manner being respectful of the mood and atmosphere that should be present in the public worship service.

• Humble

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Oversee music and choir within the Traditional Service ministry of Caldwell Methodist Church as a team member and director.

• Oversee the development of worship planning in Planning Center.

• Responsible for scheduling and leading music for the Sunday morning traditional service.

• Schedule rehearsals with choir, organist, pianist and others as appropriate in the preparation for Sunday morning worship using available communications software.

• Prepare and lead other special services, e.g. Christmas Cantata, Christmas Eve, Holy Week etc. and other occasions at the direction of the pastor.

• Assist in preparation of children and youth music ministry activities such as Vacation Bible School or other special events.

• Supervise and maintain all musical instruments and robes, recommend replacement and repairs as needed.

• Continue professional growth as a music leader in a church by attending workshops, conferences and/or seminars as the opportunity affords.

• Oversee and ensure adequate music for all funerals and weddings, ensuring that all music is appropriate for a service at Caldwell Methodist Church.

• Responsible for finding a replacement on any Sunday they cannot lead worship.

• Oversee the development of all multimedia slides and presentations to facilitate a smooth and organized worship experience.

• Envision and develop new ways to reach a broadening spectrum of congregational and community members with the Gospel through music.

• Set annual goals regarding volunteer recruitment and active enlistment of new members into the music program, such as choir, children's choir and handbell choir.

• Assist in development of and recommendations to annual Music Ministry budget to Finance committee during each annual budget cycle.

• Maintain a professional working relationship with the Senior Pastor and staff and maintain good lines of communication with staff, praise team and congregants.

• Attend staff and other meetings as requested.

• Other duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by Senior Pastor and Worship Arts Sr Director.