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Traditional Worship and Music Director

Madison Park Church of God, Inc., Toms River, NJ, United States


Seeking a passionate and relational leader to connect people to full life in Jesus Christ through traditional music and worship.

POSITION OVERVIEW This position will primarily focus on leading traditional worship services with the following priorities:

Christ-centered worship

Gospel communication through music

Choir development

RESPONSIBILITIES TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND WORSHIP

Work with Worship and Music Commission and pastors to provide for worship of the congregation

Collaborate with pastors to choose songs for worship services connected to scriptural themes

Recruit, direct, and manage Sanctuary choir

Recruit, direct, and manage Chancel Handbell choir

Play and sing as needed in worship services

Accompany Women's Ensemble in worship

Schedule and accompany soloists for worship servicesDevelop opportunities for next generation (children and students) to learn and share musical gifts in worship.

Collaborate with pastors and contemporary music director in developing and implementing occasional blended worship experiences

Provide liturgical leadership, as assigned, during worship services

Along with pastors, provide care and support to choir members

ADMINISTRATIVE

Supervise part-time Music Associate

Staff representative for monthly Worship & Music Commission meetings

Lead the Ocean Classic Concert Series Council

Attend Session Meetings as Needed

Instrument maintenance (organ, piano, bells, etc)

Develop and manage the budget for traditional music ministries with commission oversight

Maintain accurate information in weekly worship scripts

QUALITIES

Passionate disciple of Jesus Christ

Forms meaningful relationships with people of various ages

Self-starter

Empowering leader

Team-builder

Team player

Organized

Effective communicator

QUALIFICATIONS

Classical musical training

Choir direction experience necessary

Proficient on piano necessary

Proficient on organ preferred

ACCOUNTABILITY

Staff representative with Worship & Music Commission.

Relates to Senior Pastor/Head of Staff and Personnel Commission for support and accountability.

SCHEDULE This is a part-time salaried position, including mid-week rehearsal and weekend and holiday worship services. Currently weekly rehearsals are Thursdays 6:00 – 9:00 pm and services are Sundays at 9:30 am.

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