Part-time Music Director/Accompanist at Adnah UMC
(~20 hours/week)
General Purpose of Position
Help plan, develop, and implement all aspects of a comprehensive music ministry for the congregation and community.
Primary Task
- To promote the spiritual life of the congregation and community through music.
- Challenge congregation to respond to God’s call to serve in their communities and world.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the planning and implementation of a comprehensive music ministry.
- Be responsible for guiding the work of the music program throughout the year, including Easter, Christmas, etc.
- Play music for Sunday services.
- Effectively communicate with church staff, leadership, and the congregation using multiple resources.
- Recruit and train volunteers to participate in choir.
- Schedule and lead rehearsals.
- Utilize multi-media to supplement and strengthen the worship experience.
- Maintain music library.
- Participate in monthly Church Council meetings.
- Potential to provide additional musical services at weddings and funerals.
Qualifications and Aptitudes
- Must embrace Christian discipline and United Methodist doctrine and theology.
- Attested musical skills and competence.
- Must be able to play the Piano; Organist a plus.
- Interested in a wide range of musical experiences.
- Sense of humor and positive attitude.
- Strong team player.
- Dependable, responsible, self-motivated and creative.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Committed to the church’s vision, leadership, and people.