Music Director/ Accompanist

The Music Director/ Accompanist is responsible for developing and leading the worship music ministry for our church, in collaboration with the Minister, other staff, and lay leaders, in a way that is consistent with our mission and values.

This is a fifteen (15) hour per week position, including weekly on-site hours for rehearsals, worship, and performances. This position reports to the Minister.  Salaried compensation commensurate with experience.  Paid time off negotiable.  A criminal background check is required.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with Minister, Media Tech, other staff, and lay leaders in the creative planning of the Sunday and special services to ensure meaningful worship experiences. Worship experiences will reflect our worship style with diverse music, creativity, progressive theology, casual vibes, and flexibility. Collaboration includes participation in worship-planning meetings – timing to be determined in agreement with the Minister.
2. Oversee the creation of worship slides (ie. content, visual cohesion, lyrics, etc.).
3. Lead and manage the planning and performance of musicians during the regularly scheduled worship services, special worship events, and additional services including Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Christmas Eve, other scheduled occasional special services.
4. Rehearse weekly (or as otherwise agreed upon) with ensembles as needed.
5. Select, coordinate, and provide instrumental and vocal music for regularly scheduled worship services, including congregational hymns, special music, and service underscoring; and on a case-by-case basis at special services, weddings, and funerals
6. Coordinate special music – seek out outside musicians and encourage members to share their gifts, and orient guest performers for worship services as needed.
7. Maintain music library and equipment relative to music and/or musicians.
8. Coordinate transportation of equipment and supplies for special services on church property and in public spaces.
9. Track and submit music to licensing companies.
10. Other duties as assigned by the Minister in consultation with the Personnel Committee.

Position Requirements and Core Competencies:

1. Proficiency in accompaniment (Piano and/or guitar).
2. Ability to direct choirs and ensembles (ie. Open House Band, bell choir, pop up choir, etc.)
3. Ability to lead congregational singing during worship and special events.
4. Ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple objectives with good time and project management.
5. Ability to lead musicians in an encouraging and supportive manner.
6. Ability to interact positively as a representative of the church with all contacts including staff, church members, guests, news outlets, and vendors.
7. Good team member, able to work well with people of diverse backgrounds and opinions to complete shared tasks.

Send resume to minister@newbeginnings-cc.org