Church Music Director/Music Lead

Christ Presbyterian Church Position Description Part-Time Music Director Classification: Part Time (20 Hours per week) Position Status: Exempt, not eligible for overtime Reports To: Pastor Coordinates: music ensembles, instrumentalists, and equipment setup team Version: May 27th , 2026, as approved by Board PURPOSE To provide consistent musical leadership of the Sunday morning worship service. Working together with the Pastor and Session (when appropriate), this position is responsible for the development and implementation of a vision for music ministry in the worship service. The primary measures of success are the engagement levels of the congregation and ability of the Music Director to identify, equip, and launch musicians and other volunteers. PRIMARY DUTIES Collaborate with the Pastor to plan the music for the worship service, including the selection, preparation, and leadership of music. Set up microphones, the soundboard, and any other music or technical equipment for the Sound and AV team to run on Sunday morning worship services. During sermon, be present with the sound team to troubleshoot any issues in relation to the sound equipment. Create opportunities for new musicians and volunteers to be a part of the music ministry at Christ Pres through auditions or other recruiting techniques. Provide coordination and mentoring to the music and equipment teams. Develop and implement all slides on PowerPointin correspondence with the Pastorfor worship each Sunday. Maintain Planning Center Application as it intersects with Music and AV ministries. Plan for substitute music leaders when on vacation. Allowed two Sundays off per year. Other duties as requested by the Pastor. Position Tasks Tasks associated with this position will be accomplished, on average, 20 hours per week according to a weekly schedule broadly outlined as follows: This schedule is subject to change if/as the position develops.Sunday morning worship: 5 hoursEnsemble rehearsal: 2 hoursInstrumental rehearsal: 2 hoursPrepare Sunday morning slides: 2 hoursMusic reading/reviewing: 3 hoursWorship planning meeting with Pastor: 1 hourEquipment maintenance2 hoursAdministration2 hours Knowledge/Skills Personal faith in Jesus Christ and a theology consistent with the Essentials of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Ability to prepare and lead traditional and contemporary worship styles and to lead ensemble, solo, instrumental, and vocal worship in a manner that fosters the joyful worship of God by the congregation and reflects the excellence with which all other aspects of worship are conducted. Well-rounded knowledge of the vocal/choral music literature, contemporary worship literature, and biblical theology to ensure the appropriateness of musical type and text to each setting for worship. Ability to write, arrange, and transpose music as needed to support worship. Ability to lead and disciple musicians and other volunteers. Ability to work with individuals representing a wide spectrum of musical ability and/or spiritual maturity. Ability to handle multiple projects, often with tight deadlines, in an organized and timely manner. Creative problem-solving skills. Able to lift and move 30lbs to set up for worship services and musical performances. Proficient with computers and basic office equipment. Position Compensation Compensation is $25,000$30,000.00 per year dependent upon experience. When vacation or travel requires the Music Director to be away from Sunday morning worship, the Music Director will allow sufficient time to coordinate with the Pastor and the worship planning team for a substitute. Education/Training Pay: $25,000.00$30,000.00 per year Benefits: Flexible schedule Paid time off Work Location: In person