Director of Traditional Music Ministries

Director of Traditional Music Ministries

Isle of Hope United Methodist Church ( www.iohumc.com ) in Savannah, Georgia, is accepting applications for an experienced Director of Traditional Music Ministries. Isle of Hope is a beautiful island community only 20 minutes from historic downtown. Isle of Hope UMC is a mission-oriented 2000-member church offering both traditional and modern worship services, with average weekly attendance of 350, and a traditional choir of 25-30 voices. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team dedicated to vibrant traditional worship.
Position:

Director of Traditional Music Ministries
Reports To:

Senior Pastor
Overview:

Lead traditional music and other arts ministries in cooperation with the clergy, staff, and lay leaders, in alignment with the needs, resources, and mission of the Church.
Areas of Responsibility:
Lead all groups for the church’s traditional music and other arts ministries
Conduct the Chancel Choir, Men’s Chorus, and Handbell Choir
Provide music and other arts as assigned for traditional worship services and related activities of the Church
Involve church members in music and arts ministries according to their gifts and passions
Supervise the organization and care of the music library, including copyright and licensing issues, along with all resources, equipment, instruments, and supplies in the music area
Present seasonal cantatas and other special musical events
Engage music and other arts groups in outreach ministries, such as Arts from the Island
Involve Chancel Choir members in annual retreats and workshops
Plan fellowship activities for various music and other arts groups
Provide music resources to program staff and lay leaders
Select music for worship in collaboration with pastoral leadership
Schedule music groups in worship
Recruit lay leaders, soloists, contract musicians, and any other needed participants for music and arts ministries
Prepare and manage annual music ministry budget of $20K
Attend regular staff meetings and various committee meetings
Supervise, develop, and provide feedback for the evaluation process for the Assistant Director of Traditional Music (Pianist/Organist) and the Children’s Music Assistant
Serve as staff liaison with sanctuary audio/video production team to communicate, schedule, and recruit volunteers
Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications for Successful Candidates:
Growing faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, and familiar with United Methodist/Wesleyan worship, theology, and doctrine
College degree(s) in music, preferably at the graduate level
Experience and knowledge of hymnody and sacred choral music
Experience leading music in a wide range of styles
Understand basic vocal technique
Able to play a keyboard instrument; the ability to play additional musical instruments is highly desirable
Able to arrange and adapt music for various ensembles and levels of ability
Fluent in music notation and notation software such as Sibelius or Finale
Proficient in Microsoft Windows and various applications including Microsoft Outlook and Word, and in Google Suite applications such as Gmail, Docs, and Sheets
Proficient or trainable in Church-specific software such as ACS and Facility Scheduler
Notes:
Full-time/exempt salary commensurate with experience and education
Employer-sponsored medical insurance (church pays a portion of premium)
Paid insurance including AD&D, short- and long-term disability, and life
Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick leave
Retirement plan, with church match of up to 6% of personal contribution at eligibility
Please submit a cover letter and resume to the Music Search Committee at mmiller@iohumc.com by April 22, 2022

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