Music Director
Word of Life Lutheran Church
Naperville, Illinois, United States
Categories: Church/Ministry
Job Type: Part-Time (12-15 hours per week)
Job Description:
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Piano/keyboard player for liturgical/traditional service
· Worship leader for contemporary service
· Meet regularly with the Senior Pastor to diagram and plan worship services
· Preparation of liturgical/traditional and contemporary worship services with emphasis on picking and arranging songs, as well as other thematic elements
· Lead weekly rehearsals and warm-ups with a special emphasis on team growth, spiritually and musically
· Administrative duties which include but are not limited to scheduling of praise team, preparation of song sheets, scheduling special music and ensembles
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE [but are not limited to]:
· Encourage congregational singing, involvement, and active participation in worship
· Introduce new songs
· Preparation of special services including Advent, Christmas, Holy Week, weddings, funerals, and any other special services as needed
· Coordinate and recruit volunteers for special music
· Work with A/V leader for lighting, sound, and video needs.
· Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrate ability in the area of musical leadership
Demonstrate ability in the area of team leadership
Degree in music or other related field/comparable experience leading worship
Ability to coordinate and lead rehearsals, dedication to worship excellence, dedication to keeping up with current trends, and a willingness to teach and lead
Reports to the Senior Pastor, and Board of Elders as needed
Salary: $12,000 + FICA
