Director of Music

Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) is a neighborhood beachside church on the East Coast of Florida. We are a multi-generational, traditional music-loving congregation, with a strong music ministry and a desire to continue to grow! After nearly 15 years, our current full-time Director of Music/Organist is retiring. This position can either be filled by one individual or two depending on qualifications. The Director of Music must have a strong Christian faith and knowledge of worship liturgy, as well as a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in music. He or she must have strong leadership and communication skills, and be able to work well in a team effort to provide meaningful worship experiences. Job Requirements Play the organ and piano for selected hymns, anthems for worship services, and service music; including special services not held on Sunday mornings, weddings, and funerals. Direct all choirs (Chancel Choir, Youth Choir, and Glory Bells Choir) in weekly rehearsals and worship services. Arrange for guest musicians for specialty worship services or when a substitute is needed. Assess the music needs of the congregation and implement modifications of existing programs and/or expansions as needed. Schedule maintenance of all musical instruments, including pianos, organ, handbells, choir chimes, and other various instruments. Maintain the music library and abide by all copyright laws. Serve as an advisor to and attend Worship committee meetings. Assist in developing the annual music budget. Attend staff meetings as scheduled. Meet regularly with the Pastor to plan worship services. Plan and attend to all administrative duties of the Tuned for Praise Concert Series. Organize, provide leadership, and raise funds for the annual trip to the Montreat Worship and Music Conference. Administer the Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church Choral Scholars program. Compensation Salary and benefits are negotiable. Facility and Support Allen Organ – (2022) Genisys 335 – Three Manual Steinway B grand piano 4+ Octaves of Schulmerich Handbells 5 Octaves of Malmark Choir chimes Extensive collection of Orff Instruments Dedicated Choir room, Bell room, and private office #J-18808-Ljbffr