Interim Music Director/Organist

Lakewood Presbyterian Church is seeking an Interim Music Director/Organist beginning in November to lead a 30-member choir and enthusiastic congregation in weekly worship and rehearsals. Lakewood is a welcoming church family which appreciates and supports its music ministry through in-person and online attendance, financial gifts, well-maintained instruments, prayer, and a dedicated Worship Ministry!

This position is salaried at about 30 hours per week, including preparation, practice, rehearsals and services. Interested persons please send resumes and sample music audio/video to [email protected].

CORE COMPETENCIES

Highly skilled in organ/piano with some improvisational abilities
Strong choral coaching and accompanying skills in a wide variety of genres
Knowledge of music programming to include handbells and praise band
Strong communication skills and ability to work with others

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with the pastor to select music for the various music programs, and also provide all aspects of service music
Direct the Chancel Choir and work with volunteer directors of Handbells and Praise Band (participating in keyboard for Praise Band as needed)
Attend weekly staff meetings and monthly Worship Ministry meetings
Submit to the church office in a timely manner information about music for the coming Sunday, plus any other pertinent information to be included in the worship bulletin
Arrange for substitutes for planned absences
Be the musician of first resort for weddings or funerals at this church

REPORTING AND COMPENSATION
The Interim Music Director reports to the Pastor (Head of Staff)
The Interim Music Director will have an annual salary commensurate with experience

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $37,000.00 per year
Benefits

Paid time off

Ability to Relocate:

Jacksonville, FL 32217: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person