1st United Methodist Church
Punta Gorda, Florida
Position
Director of Music Ministries
Full Time, Salaried, Program Staff position
General Description
Provide leadership and direction of the Music Ministry of 1st Church for all age
levels and interest groups. To minister to our congregation and our community
through music. To promote the growth of our music ministry and to actively recruit
new members. To strive for artistic excellence while drawing people closer to Christ.
Other information
Praise Team rehearses on Wednesday evenings
Choir rehearses on Thursday evenings
Requirements
• A strong belief in Christian values and confesses Jesus Christ as Savior.
• Knowledge of the history, beliefs, and musical customs of the United
Methodist Church.
• Bachelor’s degree in Music or equivalent musical training and experience.
• A history of excellence in church music performance and administration,
preferably within mainline Protestant denominations.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with adults, youth, and children.
• Comprehensive knowledge in the field of Christian music.
• Work closely, as a team player, with the Pastor(s), staff, musicians, and
others in all matters pertaining to music planning and scheduling.
Responsibilities
In cooperation with the Pastor(s) and other members of the music ministry,
plan and execute both traditional and contemporary music including, but not limited
to, the following:
• Provide or secure all music and musicians for worship services throughout the
year, including Sunday Worship (currently 3 morning services), Christmas
Eve, Lenten services, Holy Week services (such as Palm Sunday, Holy
Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunrise), and special services (such as
wedding, funeral or memorial services) as needed.
• Promote and arrange for special music for times such as Sunday worship,
Concert Series, and other activities.
• Oversee current music groups as well as seek to expand the membership and
types of groups.
• Organize, rehearse, and direct, or arrange for direction of the following:
Chancel Choir
Contemporary Worship Team
Handbell Choir
Children’s Music and Worship
• Prepare an annual budget for the needs of the music ministry, in cooperation
with the Finance Committee; manage that budget appropriately.
• Cultivate and recruit new members to take part in the music ministry from
both the congregation and the community.
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Develop and maintain a music library for all instrumental and vocal
ensembles.
Oversee the maintenance and care of all church musical instruments including
handbells, organ, piano, keyboards, percussion, etc., in cooperation with the
Trustees.
Work with the office staff in regards to all printing, including bulletins,
programs, advertising, etc.
Work in cooperation with the Audio, Visual, and Lighting personnel, as well as
the Trustees, to ensure that projection of lyrics, videos, etc. for all worship
services is accurate, providing quality sound for worship, and adequate
lighting, securing help with technology as needed.
Manage subscriptions and licensing where appropriate, and purchase of
software, instruments, music, and other items as needed.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Senior Pastor.
Accountability
Accountable to the Senior Pastor.
To Apply
Send letter of application and current resume to
[email protected]
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