Music Director

Job Responsibilities • Lead worship music each Sunday morning by singing and, at appropriate times, playing guitar or piano • Direct the choir/ensemble each Sunday from September through May • Identify and recruit musical resources and encourage the congregation’s participation in worship music • Organize and lead weekly rehearsals for the choir/an ensemble and, as needed, with other congregational musicians • Find appropriate new music and assist the Pastor in song selection for services • Meet weekly with the Pastor and staff to plan worship services • Meet monthly with the Worship Ministry Team to plan overall direction for worship and music • Maintain files of music and charts and/or oversee volunteers doing the work Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge • Ability to engage the heart of the people through music using the great hymns of the past as well as current worship music • Proficiency in singing and playing either piano or guitar • Ability to direct a choir or an ensemble of musicians • Ability to provide leadership and direction to volunteer musicians and contracted professionals • Knowledge of instrumental and vocal music • Knowledge and appreciation of and/or willingness to learn about spiritual music, both past and present, distinctive to the Presbyterian understanding of worship • Possesses a teaching heart and a collaborative work style • Ability to engage people with a variety of communication styles • Exhibits initiative in carrying out their work • Possesses organizational skills Visit our website www.meadow-springs.org for more information about the church and our ministry vision. If interested, please complete and submit the attached application form to the church’s main office (325 Silver Meadows Dr., Richland, WA 99352). References (List 3 and include name; relationship; contact information – address, phone, email):