Associate Music Director

This position works with the EMIC Director of Music to oversee, manage and/or coordinate all aspects of spirit-led and faith-building music, drama, dance, visual and other artistic expressions of worship campus-wide. The EMIC Associate Music Director is committed to a blended/convergence worship style that is creative, visionary, flexible, diverse, and consistent with the Heritage of Faith of Kenneth Copeland Ministries. The position reports to the EMIC Director of Operations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The responsibility of the Associate Director is to support the Director of Music in the effective leadership of the teams that minister in the musical life of EMIC/KCM/KCBC in accordance with the church’s mission and vision.
• Assists the EMIC Director of Music to develop, oversee and/or coordinate the growth of all campus-wide music and worship arts programs for all ages.
• Oversee the maintenance of the church instruments to include recommendations on repairs as needed and the organ and piano maintenance and tuning schedules.
• Primary instrumentalist for all EMIC adult worship services and special events as assigned.
• Manages the musical flow for prayer meetings.
• Key producer of musical writing, orchestration, and execution of musical productions
• Develop band for children, youth, and young adults; Includes musical instrument instruction.
• Provide and develop support for KCM meetings.
• Teach technical school including music theory, fundamentals of instrumentation.
• Cultivate healthy relationships with all volunteer and contracted musicians.
• Develop new music team for church planting efforts.
• Key contributor and manager of Television/Network Productions

1. Write music for Spots, Opens, Closes, Programming

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Researches, develops, and selects worship music consistent with the message and culture of EMIC.
• Oversees all musician rehearsals related to the campus-wide music program to insure professionalism, timeliness, and productivity.
• Develops skill sets of all music team members for special audio and video recordings.
• Provides direction to audio, TV, internet, and tape duplication with regards to services
• Works with EMIC Student Ministries Music Minister to develop, train and recruit staff, contractors and volunteers who lead Student Ministries worship programs and teams (i.e., Superkids, 1440, Young Adults, etc.)
• Attend weekly staff and worship planning meetings.
• The Assistant Director of Music will be called on to conduct, coordinate, teach and develop musicians.
• Meets regularly with the EMIC Director of Music to effectively plan, coordinate, and evaluate rehearsals and services in conjunction with the Senior Pastors
• Assist in planning and execution of special concerts, including yearly events such as Christmas and Easter performances.
• Organize and lead music for Homegoing/Memorial Services on campus along with the Director of Music
• Work with the church staff and lay leadership in visioning and developing ongoing music ministries and the growth of ensembles.
• Coordinate with the Director of Music in the hiring, development, and recruitment of special ensembles/orchestras/brass for EMIC services, major celebrations, and events
• Assists the EMIC Director of Music with auditions and rehearsals, and directs all development, training, and selection of team members for all praise and worship and music teams.
• Assist the EMIC Director of Music in providing musical support for visiting ministers/guests with appropriate music.
• Assist the EMIC Director of Music in providing community outreaches via teambuilding for music lessons and events.
• Assist the EMIC Director of Music in overseeing the scheduling of rehearsals and music team members for all EMIC services campus-wide.
• Assist the EMIC Director of Music in overseeing the preparation of new instrumental and vocal charts for adult music teams and provides lyrics for all new music to teleprompt team.
• Assist the EMIC Director of Music in conducting music training classes, seminars, clinics, and workshops in related areas.
• Assist the EMIC Director of Music in planning seasonal and special event worship services.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Musical and artistic oversight of worship arts teams’ campus-wide
• Leading, organizing, managing, training, and providing feedback worship arts staff, students, and volunteers.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• High Diploma required. Bible School or College degree preferred.
• Minimum five years praise and worship experience.
• Minimum five years administrative/supervisory experience.
• Full-time pastoral/ministry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership/management abilities.
• Demonstrated experience leading a congregation in corporate worship.
• Demonstrated musical & vocal skill at a very high level.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Ability to lead praise and worship.
• Keyboard or instrument abilities preferred.
• Music and ear training preferred.
• Ability to read music and assist with musical arrangements.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate professionally in both verbal and written form.
• Ability to react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Travel to various sites for ministry on behalf of EMIC or KCM.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate a spirit of excellence, self-motivation, and the ability to take initiative.
• Operate with pre-emptive thinking, must be discerning and able to make good judgment decisions with minimum supervision.

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED:

• Computer, Telephone, Audio Equipment, Printer, Copier, Fax Machine

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to stand for an extended periods of time.
• Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, and other office equipment.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Requires excellent hearing and vocal abilities.
• Requires normal range of vision.
• Must be able to pull, push, stand, sit, stoop, bend, reach, move or carry equipment.

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to multitask, problem solve and organize, with ability to see the big picture as well as the details, a proactive thinker, a visionary, motivator, decisive and confident.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works in a fast-paced creative environment including rehearsals, church services and an office environment .
• Must be able to work nights and weekends.

OTHER:

• Born again believer and must adhere to the doctrines of this organization as upheld by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland and their appointed representatives.
• Must work well with others, as a team and according to Romans 16:17, must not cause dissension and division.
• Must maintain a good attendance record.
• Must be a member of EMIC, regularly attend church services, and support the leadership of EMIC.
• Must be a regular tither to EMIC.
• Must possess a servants hear and operate as Armor Bearer.
• Sensitive to needs of others, which includes a love and commitment to the members and congregation of EMIC and Kenneth Copeland Ministries staff.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with diverse groups of people, considerable skill and diplomacy in communication. Ability to build effective working relationships inside and outside departments or groups.
• Self-motivated and takes initiative. Ability to react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround.
• Operates with pre-emptive thinking and must be discerning and able to make good judgment calls with minimum supervision.