Director of Worship and Music wanted at Saint Andrew Lutheran Church

Do you love church music, working with a choir and musicians to lead worship, and blending classical and new approaches in ways that inspire congregations to grow spiritually? Do you have an innate ability to know what music and arrangements will make a service more meaningful? If yes, you may be the person to help take the St. Andrew Lutheran Church music program to new heights.

We’re looking for someone who loves everything from “A Mighty Fortress” to “10,000 Reasons” to “Siyahamba” and brings in different services like Holden Evening Prayer; someone who thrives working with a team that includes our Pastor, Worship Committee, and choir; a person who takes joy in the efforts of amateurs to participate in worship. Your resources can include soloists to ensembles and from handbells to a djembe and more!

If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to inspire a church’s musical vision and help bring it to life, this is it!

This position reports directly to the Pastor and is:

  • Part-time (10 – 20 hours a week)

  • Salaried: $2,000 a month depending on experience

  • Determined in-part by interview and choir audition

  • Currently open and starts as soon as possible

  • Includes one-week paid vacation (not including Sundays) and plus two Sundays

Job requirements:    

  1. A working knowledge of Lutheran, Protestant worship practice  

  2. Competence in piano and organ playing and choral directing.

  3. Experience in programming and arranging worship music

  4. A desire to grow in musical skills as well as explore personal spiritual meaning

Responsibilities:       

  • Meet weekly with the Pastor to plan and coordinate worship services

  • Select music and prepare necessary musicians to engage the congregation in active and meaningful ways in worship

  • Lead or arrange leadership of music portions of the worship service

  • Recruit and lead volunteers related to worship music, including, but not limited to, vocalists, instrumentalists.

  • Incorporate skills of church members of all ages, including children, in a variety of music forms

  • Submit music selections and arrangements in a timely manner to secretary

  • Review musical portions of AV projections

  • Plan special music for liturgical seasons and special occasions i.e. Lent, Advent, and Christmas   

  • Coordinate with the Pastor, the musicians, and accompaniment for special services i,e. weddings, funerals,

  • Arrange a substitute when not available

  • Maintain the music library and office

  • Oversee all licensing and copyright issues for music utilized by the church

  • Oversee the maintenance and care of all worship equipment, instruments, within the confines of designated budget

General

  • Must be eligible for a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and background check

  • St. Andrew Lutheran Church

    • is a drug free workspace

    • provides Workers Compensation Insurance              

    • participates in the Federal FICA/Medicare program                         

    • provides PTO/Sick under Arizona law 

Apply today!

We are open to conversation about job sharing this position.

Email your cover letter, resume, and three personal references to pastorkari@standrewaz.org.

Thank you for your interest. Your efforts inspire joy, connection, and a deeper relationship with God.

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