New Promise Lutheran in St. George, Utah seeks Music Director
New Promise Lutheran in St. George, Utah seeks Music Director, in a part-time position. Call 435-628-9740 for application information.
Compensation based on education/experience; negotiable – PT (15 hrs/wk); 2 wks paid vacation
New Promise Lutheran:
This is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) with an average Sunday attendance of 225 people. There are 2 services (Sept – May) and 1 in the summer months. The choir has had upwards of 20 people and post-pandemic, that could change. New Promise is an eclectic group of people from all faith backgrounds which allows for worship music to be varied in style.
Position Description:
The Music Director will have general oversight of the music programs of the church.
Serve as Director of the Adult Choir
Lead the Praise team
Recruit, train, encourage and support the instrumental and choral musicians of the church
Creatively consider ways of growing music programs in depth and variety.
Arrange for a substitute when needed.
Attend weekly staff meeting
Participate in monthly Worship Team meetings
Schedule and direct regular rehearsals of musical groups
Maintain the music library
Work with pastoral staff to see that worship music is appropriate to liturgical season, Sunday themes and traditions of the church.
Prepare Worship bulletin information for staff and provide timely information on music and worship to the congregation through the monthly newsletter.
Stay attentive to worship and music educational opportunities, workshops and clinics to remain current with practices and trends in worship music.
Be available for special services of the congregation (Christmas Eve, Easter, Lent)
Responsible for hiring of special musicians for special events/services
Education, skills and abilities:
Preferred Bachelor’s of Music or comparable degree with training in choral directing.
Knowledge of the Lutheran church, liturgical calendar and ability to lead a variety of multi ethnic and contemporary styles of music.
Experience leading congregational singing
Flexibility and adaptability
Good interpersonal skills and able to work with volunteers
Support:
Accountable to the congregation with direct interaction specifically with the Senior Pastor.
The Congregational Council, Mutual Ministry team and the church staff serve as support to the Music Director.
