Qualifications

• Bachelor of Art in Music or Music Education or equivalent

• At least 3 years experience directing a choir

• Musician with experience in a wide variety of musical avenues

• Keyboard skills preferred

• Ability to work with people in a team setting

• Good organizational skills

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Reporting Relationships

• The Director of Music reports to the Senior Minister

• The Church Council through the Church and Ministry Committee has final authority in all staffing concerns

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the music programs of the church

• Directing the St. Lucas choir

• Coordinate the inclusion of musical resources in the worship planning process led by the ministers for weekly worship and other worship events

• Ensure that quality choral, hand bell or instrumental music is provided for all weekly and special services

• Coordinate the recruitment, training, development, and direction of all musical groups

• Supervise the work of all paid musicians who are either regular musical staff or contracted musicians for special events

• Coordinate the scheduling of rehearsal times for music groups

• Interface with other program areas of the church

• Prepare the annual music budget, in consultation with church staff and lay leaders

• Oversee the proper maintenance of all musical instruments and do so within budget

• Provide opportunities and invite a wide variety of persons to participate in musical events

• Coordinate and maintain the use of the proper worship paraments for the Chancel according to the seasons of the church year and for other liturgical events such as communion

• In consultation with the Senior Minister, develop and coordinate any needed worship support teams to bring to life the church’s stated core value of worship

• Develop and lead special musical events

• Fill in for the organist and lay music directors as needed