Reports to: Senior Pastor

Position: Full-time, exempt, 30-35 hours per week, Mondays and Wednesdays in office, remaining hours can be remote with approval

Job Summary

We are seeking a Director of Music Ministry who is passionate about music that leads people to experience the love and care of God. This person must find joy in leading and teaching others. They must be creative, cognizant of the congregant’s connection to the liturgy, and enthusiastic about collaborating with other leaders to create inspiring and meaningful worship.

Requirements

Strong commitment to and knowledge of Christian principles and teachings

Bachelor’s Degree in Music (minimum)

Experience as a church music director, musician or other music-related position (3-5 years preferred)

Technical proficiency in piano, handbell, and vocal performance

Proficient in Piano and experience conducting choirs of various experience levels

Knowledge of and willingness to utilize both traditional and contemporary anthems

Proficient in, but not limited to, general use of technology and software programs like Google Suite and Microsoft Office

Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal skills and professionalism

A Self-starter with strong organizational skills

A commitment both to continuing personal development and self-care, and maintaining wholeness as a person

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a comprehensive music program including chancel choir, bell choir, children’s choir

Meet weekly with the program staff to collaborate in planning for Sunday worship services

Select and arrange service music: prelude, choral anthems, hymns, postlude, and other musical offerings

Direct and accompany rehearsals for chancel choir, bell choir, children’s choir

Recruit, attract, and utilize church volunteers, local musicians, instrumentalists and vocalists

Form relationships and network with Nashville musicians

Prepare music for special services: Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Easter, Christmas, Church Music Sunday, Lessons and Carols

Review, select, and oversee the purchase of new music appropriate for worship in accordance with each choir

Organize and maintain a music library

Lead music for Vacation Bible School

Minister to the spiritual needs of choir members

Create slides for virtual worship and relate worship needs to the virtual ministry team

Knowledge of sound system setup and quality

Develop and oversee annual budget for music program with the help of the Business Administrator

Arrange for a substitute director to be present for vacation time

Develop guidelines for wedding music and meet with couples to select music, including soloists and instrumentalists when applicable

Play for weddings and funerals

Coordinate publisher’s permission for the use of copyrighted materials

Maintain copyright licensing for all printed music, projected lyrics, sounds recordings, and videos used in rehearsal and worship

Arrange for repair and maintenance of musical instruments

Keep informed of current music methods, materials, technology, and administration

Submit a monthly report to the Church Council

Attend Church Council meetings or other committee meetings as requested

Lead the Worship Committee. Organize volunteers to assist with communion. Acquire lay liturgists or other volunteers needed for worship.

Relate to the Altar Guild. Work with the chair to ensure flower arrangements and dedications are scheduled

Perform other necessary work as may be assigned

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement (403B)

Organization: Belle Meade United Methodist Church

Contact: Sam Bartholomew

Phone: 6153526210

Closing Date: 12/31/2022

Belle Meade United Methodist Church

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