Accompanist/Choir Director Harmony United Methodist Church
POSITION: Music Director
STATUS: Part time
OVERVIEW AND GENERAL PURPOSE: Harmony United Methodist Church (HUMC) serves our community, striving to live our mission statement: People who love God serving people whom God loves! The Music Director leads our musical ministries and strengthens the connection between music and the spiritual life of the church. Qualified candidates must be able to perform religious music on a piano and/or Rogers electric organ.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP AND SUPERVISION: The Music Director reports to the Lead Pastor for regular supervision and will receive direction from the Lead Pastor on coordinating music with the worship service. The Lead Pastor provides an annual evaluation of the Music Director’s performance. The Church Council and SPRC Committee are responsible for employment and compensation issues for this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides piano and/or music for the weekly Sunday service. Plays for special services which may include but not be limited to Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter.
Accompanies vocal or instrumental soloists.
Accompanies vocal choirs and instrumental groups during Sunday worship.
Prepares a prelude, offertory, postlude, hymns and an anthem on a weekly basis.
Leads weekly choir rehearsals and Sunday morning warm-ups at 9:45 AM.
Coordinates with the Lead Pastor on the selection of music for the weekly worship service.
Attends staff meetings in person or via conference call, or staff retreats as needed.
Has the right of first refusal to play at weddings or funerals held at the church, and will receive an honorarium over and above their regular salary for such services.
EXPECTATIONS: Experience serving in a traditional and/or blended style religious worship environment is preferred.
SALARY: $25,000-$30,000
IF INTERESTED, please send your resume to rgood@harmonyva.org or mail to Harmony United Methodist Church re: Music Director, 380 East Colonial Highway, Hamilton, VA, 20158.
QUESTIONS? Contact Pastor Larry Craddock at lcraddock@harmonyva.org or call 540-338-2937.