Desert Cross Lutheran Church and Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in Gilbert — two congregations meeting in one location — are seeking a Worship Leader & Choir/Bell Choir Director.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a passion for the ministry of the church, be highly organized, have a friendly personality, be creative, worshipful, work well with others and have excellent written and oral communication skills. This role will assist both congregations in their weekly worship gatherings. If you are passionate about music, enjoy helping others express their faith through music, and want to make a positive impact in our community/world, this might be a great opportunity for you!

We are seeking a qualified person to fill both roles. However, If a single qualified candidate is not available, we will consider offering two separate positions.

Education & Qualifications:

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music preferred and/or a minimum two years of experience within a church setting
Pass a Background Check
Possess a high level of technical musical ability at the piano with that ability to read both lead sheets and written scores, be able to sight-read music, and successfully pass an audition.
The ability to lead play both Contemporary and Traditional styles of music
Ability to lead worship vocally from the piano is a plus.
Recruit and utilize musical talent within the congregation
Direct musical aspects of all worship services providing preludes, postludes, worship songs, hymns, and music for congregational singing at appropriate parts of the worship.
Lead special worship services as needed. (Holy week services, Christmas eve, funerals, and weddings, as necessary)
Experience with technical aspects of worship like the soundboard and microphones, etc. is a plus
Ability to commute to Gilbert, AZ (Required)

Desert Cross Lutheran Church Job Responsibilities:

Lead 9:30 AM Desert Cross Sunday worship service instrumentally and vocally from the piano
Play prelude music 10-15 minutes before the start of worship services.
Accompany at the piano adult and children’s choir
Make music packets for Gilbert band during the week prior to worship service
Rehearse with musicians one hour before the worship service
Communicate faithfully with Director of Worship & Music, Director of Media Production and Pastors
Reports to Pastor of Desert Cross, Director of Worship & Music and Executive Council

Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church Job Responsibilities:

Lead 8:00 AM Spirit of Joy Sunday worship vocally and instrumentally from the piano
Accompany the volunteer Choir
Direct the volunteer Bell Choir
Coordinate special music on occasion (parishioners who wish to play or sing)
Conduct weekly practice for the Choir and Bell Choir – this is flexible and there is a summer recess.
Collaborate with the Pastor to plan music to support Sunday Worship, and special Worship services: Funeral/Memorial Services (as requested)
Approximately 6 hours per week average
Reports to Pastor of Spirit of Joy and Executive Council

Benefits:

Job Type: Part-time
Combined salary: 18 – 22,000K per year
$1,000 Sign on Bonus after a successful probationary period.
Paid Vacation