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.

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.

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.

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.