Director of Music Ministries

BALDWIN COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the Baldwin Community UMC staff is to support a Christ-centered community of worship, discipleship, and service.

·       By fostering a positive environment of joy and laughter

·       By growing a respectful, caring, and supportive team

·       By equipping and empowering leaders and servants

·       By maintaining openness and flexibility in our work

TITLE:                  Director of Music Ministries

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.     Demonstrates strength and maturity in his/her Christian faith and be willing and able to lead an exemplary Christian life

2.     Share and support the Christian vision, mission and values of BCUMC

3.     Prefer a bachelor’s degree in Music or equivalent experience

4.     Demonstrate ability as accomplished organist and pianist

5.     Demonstrates ability to conduct vocal music groups

6.     Be able to pass a physical examination as may be required

7.     Ability to follow oral and written instructions

8.     Ability to work and communicate with other employees and individuals

9.     Ability to work effectively and efficiently without close supervision

10.  Has basic computer literacy

11.  Has demonstrated aptitude for skillful and successful completion of the assigned performance responsibilities

The employer may determine such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be required for the specific job vacancy

Background check (PA State Police, Childline, FBI)) to be in compliance with Safe Sanctuaries upon hiring

REPORTS TO:    Senior Pastor

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.     Serve as principal organist and pianist

2.     Rehearse and direct choirs (handbell, adult choir, children’s choir)

3.     Schedule and conduct weekly rehearsals

4.     Select music that accentuates worship themes and holy seasons.

5.     Recruit musicians for choirs and special music.

6.     Select music for worship service in collaboration with the pastor.

7.     Recruit, schedule and prepare soloists, duets and ensembles for worship service as needed

8.     Recruit substitute organists as needed.

9.     Assume full responsibility for the maintenance of the organ, pianos, other music equipment    and submit invoices upon completion of work to Finance Administrator    

10.  Develop and monitor the music ministries budget in conjunction with the Financial Administrator and the Senior Pastor

11.  Supervise the inventory of music in the appropriate library  

12.  Submit bulletin materials on a timely basis

13.  Provide support to church staff and other church programs as needed

14.  Write publicity materials regarding the music program needs as appropriate.

15.  Participate in staff meetings, committee meetings, new member orientation session, and other related program areas as needed

16.  Provide music for weddings, funerals, and other such events; serve as organist for such events, as needed

17.  Perform all other duties and assignments as applicable to the position as may be directed by the Senior Pastor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a part time position. Work year, workdays, salary are established in accordance with the provisions of the current BCUMC Lay Personnel Policy Manual as approved by the Staff-Parish Relations Committee.  

EVALUATION:

Performance of the job will be evaluated at least annually in accordance with the provisions of the current BCUMC Lay Personnel Policy Manual.

Baldwin Community United Methodist Church is a thriving community of disciples welcoming our neighbors to participate in God’s love. 

We seek to Welcome, Inspire, Nurture, & Serve.

We are a Safe Sanctuary, committed to providing a safe environment in which

children, youth, and vulnerable adults can learn, worship, and thrive.