Director of Music Ministry

Trinity Lutheran Church is looking for a Director of Music Ministry to develop and lead the musical elements of our worship services in consultation with the pastor and other team members. The ideal candidate is an experienced musician (ability to play an organ is a plus) who is comfortable with contemporary and traditional musical styles. Preference is for someone experienced directing choirs and praise teams. Strong organizational and people skills are essential to success. The position requires weekend and evening time commitments.

Key Responsibilities:

Worship Leadership Planning

• In collaboration with the pastor, plan worship services that align with the church calendar and support the message of the day.

• Provide worship leadership for Trinity’s contemporary service.

• Select biblically sound hymns and songs and lead music for both traditional and contemporary worship services.

• Arrange and/or provide musical accompaniment for services (band led, organ, piano).

• Prepare and direct music for Trinity’s events and services, on and off site, as well as special services such as Holy Week, Christmas, Advent, Lent, Memorials, etc.

Team Direction and Development

• Recruit, motivate and supervise musical teams and ensembles for services including the Saturday praise team and Sunday choir.

• Foster a spirit of excellence, spiritual growth and community among all music ministry participants.

• Provide music leadership and tech support for Trinity’s Preschool, Sunday School and children/youth ministries as needed.

Technology Media Support

• Oversee the technical aspects of worship, including sound, livestreaming and projection for all worship services.

• Manage music licensing and copyright subscriptions.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support music for Vacation Bible School and other internal events.

• Serve as liaison for musical collaboration with other LCMS churches or community events.

Qualifications:

• A growing and active Christian faith; alignment with Lutheran theology and Trinity’s mission.

• Strong musical proficiency on piano; ability to play organ preferred.

• Experience directing both traditional choirs and contemporary worship teams.

• Knowledge of sacred music across styles and eras, from classic hymns to modern worship.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire volunteers of various skill levels.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Familiarity with or willingness to learn worship technology (sound boards, livestreaming, etc.).

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a church music setting (preferred).

• Membership in the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod or willingness to join (preferred).

Personal Characteristics:

• Spiritually grounded and committed to Christ-centered ministry.

• Collaborative, flexible, and encouraging leader.

• Self-motivated and dependable.

• Creative, with a heart for worship and community.

Position: Full-time Salaried Exempt (onsite)

Reports to: Pastor

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 (based on experience) + Retirement and Health Benefits (including 100% employer paid health care for employee)

Other: Ideal candidate does not need to be a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Please email your resume to jobs@trinitygv.com.

Trinity Lutheran Church is located in the beautiful Carson Valley, and with the help of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, we strive to be “A Beacon of Light and Hope” to one another and to members of the community. We believe we are sinners and see our need for a Savior who forgives all our sins. We worship regularly, partake of the Sacraments and strive to be in prayer and God’s Word daily. We share this Good News with those around us. We believe that, in response to His love for us, we shall respond to Him with our lives and our gifts. This means coming together in worship of the Triune God, giving Him our thanks, praise, obedience, and service.