Director of Music Ministry (with Program Administrator)
The Music Ministry Goal
Music is a means of praise, prayer, and worship that enables the mission of Bethel United Methodist Church. The Director of Music Ministry, as an instrument of God, is both a spiritual leader and an artist, using these gifts to direct the overall traditional music programs at Bethel United Methodist Church.
Introductory Remarks
Bethel United Methodist Church chooses to employ a person part time for the purpose of achieving this goal. A “Director of Music Ministry” is thus to be employed.
In accordance with United Methodist Church policies, the Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) and the Senior Pastor are responsible for employing persons to meet the goals of the congregation.
When such a person is employed, that individual becomes a member of the "Church Staff." As a member of the Church Staff, the Director of Music Ministry is supervised by the Senior Pastor and governed by the SPRC. The Director of Music Ministry will work cooperatively with the other members of the Church Staff and the Church Council leaders to ensure that the regular worship services, praise service, and special services are well coordinated in subject matter and tone, as well as attend Staff meetings when called by the Senior Pastor. He or she reports to and is supervised by the Senior Pastor.
Minimum Qualifications
To meet Bethel's goal, the following qualifications must be met by anyone wishing to be considered:
Advanced skills in performing on an appropriate musical instrument including demonstrated active performances in a band, orchestra and /or choir over the past five years.
A minimum of five years previous experience in directing a volunteer chorus or choir.
Candidate must be a Christian, committed to leading others to Jesus Christ.
Respectful and sensitive inter-personal skills.
Proven organizational skills, able to multi task and balance competing interests.
A Bachelors Degree in Music is preferred but not required
Must be able to read and interpret musical scores.
Specific Responsibilities
A. General Music Program:
(1.) Lead the traditional music program that will strengthen worship, encourage evangelism and discipleship, while inspiring people to follow Christ.
(2.) Create proactively a general direction for the Church music program.
(3.) Assist with wedding and funeral music when requested.
(4.) Plan music for all traditional worship services in coordination with the Program Administrator worship services in coordination with the Senior Pastor.
(5.) Stay abreast of latest methods and materials for Church music presentations.
(6.) Seek, find and develop musical talent among Church members.
(7.) Provide assistance to all Church organizations as needed and approved by Senior Pastor.
(8.) Meet with and coordinate music program with Praising Team.
(9.) With the Program Administrator order music supplies and equipment.
(10.) Supervise maintenance of musical equipment.
(11.) Accept specific assignments requested by the Pastor.
B. Supervision:
(1.) Give direction to keyboardist(s).
(2.) Develop budget for music program and submit request to the Finance Team.
C. Standing Music Programs:
(1.) Plan and direct rehearsals and performance of Chancel Choir.
(2.) Plan rehearsals for Bell Choir, Women’s Choir, and Men’s Choir. Enlist qualified directors or if lacking, self-direct rehearsals and performance of these choirs.
(3.) Give general direction to the graded choir program and enlist directors for the choirs and musical ensembles of the congregation.
(4.) Routinely provide instruction to all choirs to ensure continuing improvement through the use of basic singing techniques.
D. Special Music Activities:
(1.) Plan music for special occasions (Christmas, Easter and special programs).
(2.) Plan publicity and promotion for all phases of the Church music program.
Evaluations
In order to ensure continuous improvement, an annual evaluation will be conducted by the Senior Pastor and governed by policy established by the SPRC, with input from representative members of the congregation. The annual evaluation will be used as encouragement and information for improvement, as well as input for consideration to the subsequent year's salary package and terms of employment. Each employee will be entitled to an introductory performance evaluation after 90 days of employment, followed by annual evaluations thereafter. The results of the evaluation are confidential and are not to be shared with any member of the congregation. See attached Evaluation Sheet.
Compensation and Terms
The Director of Music Ministry is a "staff-employee." This means that the compensation package is determined by the Administrative Council upon recommendation by the SPRC. Terms of employment are renewed on an annual basis and are considered confidential. Such terms are forwarded through private correspondence after annual evaluations and negotiations.