Music Minister
Position Description
Reports to: Rector
Status: Part-Time Salaried (approx. 8 hrs.), Exempt
Summary:
The Music Minister is responsible for facilitating the musical worship of the congregation.
Responsibilities:
Weekly
- Assist the Rector in selecting music for Sunday worship with attention to the lectionary readings and seasons of the church calendar. Music should mostly be chosen from the congregational repertoire.
- Create lyric slides for all worship services.
- Lead the musical worship on Sundays at both the 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM services.
- Coordinate volunteer musicians and rehearse with them in preparation for Sunday worship.
- Coordinate the tech team.
Monthly
- Meet with the Rector to celebrate what is going well, discuss any challenges, and plan ahead for upcoming seasons of the Church year.
- Coordinate the maintenance of the church’s A/V equipment and musical instruments.
- Lead the musical worship for the following feast and fast days: Ash Wednesday, Tenebrae, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, The Easter Vigil, Thanksgiving, and two services on Christmas Eve.
- Assist the Rector in maintaining a congregational repertoire with a blend of hymns and contemporary Christian music.
Annually
Job Skills and Requirements
- A strong Christian faith and character, and a passionate relationship with God.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Vision for leading music ministry more as a worshipper than as a performer.
- Ability to sing and lead others in singing.
- Ability to lead hymns and contemporary songs with a keyboard or piano. Skill with other musical instruments is a plus but not required.
- Ability to coordinate and coach volunteers.
- Be a self-starter, taking initiative, anticipating needs, and getting things done.
- Have a positive, can-do attitude, not complaining or making excuses.
- Demonstrate a professional appearance and attitude.
- Be discreet with regard to confidential information.
- Regular timely attendance during stated or negotiated hours.
- Ability to communicate with staff and volunteers.
All employees at Good Samaritan Anglican Church must:
- Be (or become) an active member of Good Samaritan Anglican Church.
- Be committed to the Vision and Values of Good Samaritan Anglican Church.
- Give assent to the Jerusalem Declaration (Good Samaritan’s statement of faith).
- Abide by the policies of the Good Samaritan Staff Handbook.
- Undergo a background check before employment and periodically thereafter in accordance with the Good Samaritan Staff Handbook.
- Go through sexual misconduct prevention training before employment and every two years thereafter.
To Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter to the Rev. Canon Christopher M. Klukas, Rector.