Position: Director of Traditional Worship Music and Arts
Accountable to: Senior Pastor/ Worship Team/ SPRC
Spiritual:
· Professes Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
· Commitment to God-honoring professionalism, personal spiritual growth, and healthy lifestyle consistent with the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church
· Models standards and expectations of church leaders within our fellowship, including worship attendance, small group participation, lifestyle of generosity, and serving out of call and giftedness
Skills:
· Works creatively, thinks strategically, and moves ministries forward
· Practices team-based leadership and contributes to a staff and church “strengths-based” environment
· Exhibits strong relational skills with people of all ages and situations
· Possesses exceptional written and oral communication and organizational skills
· Possesses exceptional music skills and the ability to lead others in Christ focused worship
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree or higher and previous directing of musical choirs, hand bells and chamber orchestra.
Responsible for:
· Ensuring VBUMC enjoys excellent music in its traditional worship
· Playing organ / piano for the traditional worship services
- Collaborates with the pastor and other members of the worship team to plan and prepare services
- Serves as an accompanist to the Sanctuary Choir
- Recruits volunteers to set up for all aspects of rehearsal and performance
- Plays for weddings and funerals adhering to the Wedding and Funeral policies
- Develops budget for traditional music services
- Recommends musicians for hire as needed for traditional music services or events
- Ensures that pianos and organ are maintained and tuned on a regular basis
· Ensuring there are sufficient volunteer vocalists and musicians for the traditional services, with an emphasis on both expanding participation and increasing quality in choir, handbells, and the orchestra
· Meets weekly with Worship Sound Producer to go over the service
· Chooses music in support of the traditional worship services that reflects themes contained in the Worship Calendar. Maintains the church library of musical scores in a neat and organized fashion.
· Prepares worship/ lyric slides for congregational singing
· Oversees any additional support of the traditional worship services such as set up and take down teams, stage set up and take down, lighting, and any additional items to enhance the traditional experiences
· Prepares and oversees traditional worship service budget
Additional Responsibilities:
· Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings
· Strengthen personal professional development and connectedness through pursuit of continuing education or other appropriate opportunities
· Mid-week services as needed such as Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, funerals, Christmas Eve, etc.
· Gives overall direction for children’s music ministries and youth choir and is responsible for their growth.
· All musicals and/ or dinner theatres, music educational classes
Committee and Ministry Team Responsibilities:
· Leadership Council
· Worship Team
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Virginia Beach, VA 23451: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person