Director of Music

The Village Church is a multi-generational church committed to forming a Christian community around Jesus Christ to join God’s mission in everyday life. We want to follow Jesus, love and serve one another, and make new disciples in our community and around the world. As a community of faith, called, saved, and made holy by God - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, we desire to embody and share the good news of Jesus Christ. We believe this involves both participating in the good work God is doing in the world and helping others to get to know God themselves. We seek a gifted Director of Music who not only has the desire to help us fulfill this mission but the musical and leadership skills to gather, equip and release our community through song and music as we worship God.

JOB AUTHORIZATION: DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

Overview

The Director of Music leads and develops the music ministry of the Village Church with a primary emphasis on the traditional music program and ensembles. A key role of the Music Director is to help inspire congregants to make a joyful noise to the Lord, to worship God in Spirit and in truth, and to join in God’s mission in everyday life.

Requirements for all positions at the Village Church include:

• A love for and deep commitment to the mission of the Village Church
• A love for the local church and an appreciation of Missional Theology
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced team environment where multi-tasking is the norm
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office programs and database management

Key Authorizations:

• Direct the Village Church Choir and the Chancel Bell Choir at weekly rehearsals and in Sunday morning worship services. Schedule traditional ensembles and soloists in conjunction with the overall worship. Choose repertoire that is sensitive and supportive of the liturgical calendar, the Biblical and theological themes highlighted in each week’s sermon message, as well as the overall flow and order of worship.
• Creatively plan and coordinate with the Worship Ministries Team, Worship Staff, and musicians to produce engaging worship services centered on Jesus. This includes meetings with the Senior Pastor and a monthly meeting with the Worship Ministries Team. Support, coordinate, and if applicable, participate with the Children’s Music and Contemporary Music programs. Seek ways to collaborate at key points throughout the year.
• Recruit people of all ages to participate in existing and new ensembles or as Contract other musicians as needed throughout the year for special music offerings.
• Oversee and coordinate the maintenance of the musical instruments within the worship department, including the organ, three pianos and hand bells.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum requirement of a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree in one of the following concentrations: conducting, voice or instrumental performance, or music Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in choral conducting, ideally in a church
• Values collaboration and enjoys interacting with
• A growing faith in Christ Jesus that can be expressed in a genuine

SUPERVISOR: The Senior Pastor

SUPERVISES: Organist, Children’s Choir Accompanist, Section-leaders for the Village Church Choir.

PART-TIME POSITION: 19-24 Hours/week. Will submit hours every two weeks.

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Music in conducting, voice or instrumental performance, or music education. Master's degree preferred.

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

PAY SCALE: $24-$27 p/hour.

BENEFITS: None