Director of Worship & Music (Layfayette, CA)

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Director of Worship & Music (Layfayette, CA)

Date: June 6, 2013

by Scott Dorsey

Views: 428

Location: California, USA

Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church

49 Knox Drive, Lafayette CA 94549

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Director of Worship and Music Reports to: Head of Staff, Peter Whitelock

FLSA Status: X Exempt ___Non-Exempt Hours: Full-time Date of Job Description: 8/25/10 Salary band: I

Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Head of Staff and in collaboration with other pastoral staff, create artistic vision to realize the goals and objectives approved by Session. Select music and liturgical content to create a seamless flow from a variety of styles in order to produce a transcendent, innovative, dynamic, and engaging worship experience that illuminates the Word and reflects LOPC’s vision and goals for inclusive worship. Design, direct and musically lead worship services and concerts on a regular basis. Supervise overall worship design, planning, development and execution. Oversee and manage music staff and worship coordinator. Provide vision for choral ministry (including 5 children’s choirs, and 4-5 adult ensembles), conduct 3-4 choral ensembles, and provide musical guidance of other directors on staff. Develop mission and outreach opportunities to raise awareness of LOPC’s music ministry locally and regionally, especially encouraging recruitment of younger generations.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Director of Worship – 50%

Design and select liturgy (Calls to Worship, Prayers of Confession, and additional liturgical material as needed).
Collaborate with laity and regional artists to nurture a variety of liturgical arts (poetry, dance, acting, painting, photography, and screen-related media-arts)
Supervise Worship Coordinator
Provide leadership in worship planning and coordination (annually, seasonally, weekly)
Work in partnership with the Worship Elders and Worship Team
Oversee, as requested by the Worship Team, the worship/music budget
Oversee the maintenance and improvement of music ministry equipment
Act as liaison with long range planning regarding renovation of the sanctuary

Director of Music (Provide Musical Leadership and Development) – 50%

With Composer in Residence, select hymns/songs, and guide musical selections of all ensembles
Develop major musical presentations for special worship services and concerts
Direct and conduct the Chancel Choir, Festival Choirs, Chamber Singers, and Cantemus (Children’s/Youth Choir) in weekly rehearsals, worship services, retreats, and concerts
Provide primary music leadership in worship (vocal, piano, choral director)
Recruit and train laity to lead musically in worship and to support choral efforts
Manage, support, and provide direction to worship and music staff (Composer in Residence, Worship Coordinator, Children’s and Handbell Choir Directors, and Organist)
Develop vehicles for recruitment and church visibility, i.e. nurture musical connections with educational institutions & churches in the area
Remaining active in professional musical organizations.

Other Functions:

Support LOPC Mission, Vision, and Objectives; Attend staff meetings, Session meetings, All-Church retreat, Session retreat, and staff retreats

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Masters Degree in Music (choral and vocal emphases) or equivalent

Experience: 5 years of Worship Leadership, Worship Design, and Program Management

Special Skills, Licenses or Certifications:

Fluency in Classical and Jazz/Gospel styles

Knowledge of Contemporary Christian musical styles

Experience in blended-traditional worship

Membership in ACDA

Desired Qualifications:

Christian Faith