Director of Music

• Effective conducting technique 

• Effective and efficient rehearsal techniques 

• Experience playing and/or conducting handbells 

• Experience planning lectionary driven worship preferred 

Qualifications: 
Degree in music (preferred) or equivalent experience required. 

Responsibilities:? 

• Plan, prepare and direct music appropriate to each service of worship 

• Rehearse and direct vocal choir, handbell choir, and small ensemble(s) 

• Work with Pastor, Organist/Accompanist, and others as necessary in the worship planning process and make appropriate recommendations 

• Coordinate the worship calendar with the pastor to outline themes,?special music, and sanctuary decorations 

• Plan a diverse music program inclusive of many styles 

• Recruit soloists, instrumentalists and other musicians as needed 

• Maintain music library 

• Report weekly music license use through CCLI and CCS WORSHIPcast 

• Maintain digital inventory of music 

• Arrange for and oversee maintenance of instruments* in collaboration with the Organist ?? 

• As needed, consult with pastor in selecting and providing appropriate music for weddings, funerals, and special services 

• Rehearse choirs sufficiently for optimum musical worship offerings 

• Arrange for a substitute when unable to be present 

• Track expenditures to stay within Session approved budget 

• Establish regular office hours and rehearsal times 

• Participate in church staff meetings and Church Life Committee meetings 

• Assist the Administrative and Communications Coordinator in scheduling congregational volunteers for worship including ushers/greeters, A/V techs, communion preparers and liturgists 

• Coordinate with Pastor and Organist/Accompanist in planning non-Sunday special worship services, including Longest Night, Christmas Eve, and Maundy Thursday 

*Instruments include: Austin pipe organ, Yamaha C6 piano, Elburn piano, Yamaha electronic keyboard, Schulmerich handbells 

Relationships:? 
Supervised by the Pastor, accountable to the Church Life Committee, working with other staff members as a team.?

Supervisory Responsibility: Section leaders and accompanist 

Evaluation:? 
Performance reviews conducted annually by the pastor and the Session Personnel Committee. The Session Personnel Committee will annually review the adequacy of compensation.? 

Compensation:
This position is part-time (8-10 hours per week). Salary starts at $18,000 and is negotiable based on experience and education. 

To apply: 
Please send cover letter and resume to personnel@centralpreskc.org.