Director of Music

Director of Music Job Description The goal of the Director of Music is to disciple Christians to sing and play music boldly from their heart with thankfulness to God with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs that are beautiful, worshipful, liturgical, and truthful. Role Description The Director of Music leads the music, builds teams of musicians, manages sound, and assists with selection of music. Light of Christ is a growing Anglican Church in Georgetown TX with an 160 average Sunday attendance ( Music is a mix of liturgical music, hymns, with a minority of contemporary music as appropriate. Most music comes from the Hymnal of the Heart and the Sing Unto the Lord: Liturgical Hymnal. This position is currently a part time position requiring approximately 20 hours per week. Two weeks of paid vacation are provided per year, not to be taken during Advent, Christmas, Lent or Easter seasons. Before vacation is taken a music team must be trained and in place to cover the absence. Position pays $25,000-31,000/year without benefits. Music budget is $2,000/year. Responsibilities Lead music in a way that evokes hearty congregational participation in church services (good piano and singing skills are necessary) Recruit, train, empower, and conduct volunteer musicians and singers in several “music groups” and/or choirs Lead regular rehearsals (normally Wednesday) Lead music at the two Sunday services, Evensong when scheduled (Wednesday), and major feasts and special events, namely Lessons and Carols on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, All Saints, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter, and the yearly Xmas Carols at the Brewery event. Select theologically and liturgically appropriate songs together with Lead Pastor Introduce and teach the congregation new songs. Manage sound team: Zoom, sound, lights, and recruit, train, and empower sound techs for ministry Keep music area and sound booth clean and organized Attend and be prepared to provide work status at weekly leadership meetings Work under the supervision and responsibility of the Lead Pastor Integrate self and family into Light of Christ community Qualifications Dedicated love for Christ and his people Strong leadership abilities to guide and inspire musical teams Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration and instruction Experience in teaching music concepts and techniques Proven mentoring skills to support and develop aspiring musicians Ability to create a positive and engaging learning environment Background in music theory and performance is preferred Job Type: Part-time Benefits: Flexible schedule Paid time off Ability to Commute: Georgetown, TX 78628 (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Georgetown, TX 78628 Contact Fr. Kurt Hein at View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr