Director, Arts and Music Ministry

Director, Arts and Music Ministry - Westminster Presbyterian Church - Munster, INPosition type:Director, Arts and Music MinistryThe Director, Arts and Music Ministry (“the Director”) helps create and implement the spiritual and artistic vision of Westminster Presbyterian Church, in keeping with its long- term vision and planning. Creating a vibrant, focused church is essential to accomplishing the goal of reaching, teaching, and growing people as disciples of Jesus, in keeping with WPC’s mission of diversity, inclusion, and transformation. Through music and arts, to prepare for and organize the planning, preparing, and presenting of culturally relevant and inspiring worship experiences, engaging internal and external resources; to train, grow and utilize talents are in the areas of Music, Audio/Visual production, Drama and Electronic Arts; to engage the local community in this Ministry.RESPONSIBILITIESOversees Music and Worship, in the areas of Choir, Bell Choir, Organ, and other initiatives as needed.Partnering with the Director, Children and Youth Ministry, develops and expands opportunities for children and youth to participate in and lead worship through music and arts ministries and productions; Includes the potential for and development of after- school programs.Directs musicians, vocalists, technical/creative artists in the production of weekly worship services and periodic special events.Provides arts support as needed in the production of special events, drama, and other church activities.As a team member, plans Sunday morning music and audio/visual services in consultation with the Pastor and the Worship and Music Committee, including the Long-term Planning Committee when required.Supervises both paid and volunteer staff within the Arts and Music MinistryOversees Arts and Music volunteers and paid musicians / artists, internal andDevelops the Arts and Music Ministry in the light of changing resources and communityCoordinates with others in planning and presenting special and seasonalDESIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIESThe successful candidate has many of the attributes listed below. Other qualifications:Has experience with and a desire to integrate broader expressions or elements of worship, including drama, visual arts, and related productionsHas a working knowledge of audio-visual and technical systems for worship, in order to integrate progressive visual arts processesIs a servant leader and team player who serves with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love—through all aspects of ministry, and with all ages and backgrounds of volunteers, church leaders, Committees and congregational teamsQUALIFICATIONS / REQUIRED SKILLSMust be at least 18 years of ageHas experience and formal education in Music education, the Arts, or similar experiences, preferably in a medium to a large congregation.Demonstrates excellent supervisory, organizational, and administrative skills in guiding staff and volunteers and managing programs.Ability to work in an environment with diverseHigh-level emotional intelligence with an ability to navigate dynamics in situations with ambiguity and divergent personalities.JOB STATUSSchedule: Flexible weekdays; Sunday, 8 AM – 12 Noon Hours and days may vary depending on WPC activitiesMust be available to work during special events and holidays as needed (e.g., Advent, Christmas week, Holy week)Reports to and is accountable to the PastorPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe position may occasionally require the ability to assist with the adjustment/ installation/ connection of arts and music related media equipment along with other communication necessities, requiring standing, kneeling, climbing (such as ladders), stretching, crouching, working in small or narrow spaces, etc.WPC is committed to equal employment opportunity (“EEO”). Per WPC’s EEO Policy, WPC seeks remedies for any and all claims of discrimination, inappropriate conduct in the workplace, and prohibits retaliation of any kind for reporting violations of its EEO Policy.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.