Music Director

Position Title: Music Director

Reports to: Pastor and Staff Parish Relations Committee

FLSA Classification: Non- Exempt

Start Date: Within two weeks of offer

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Benefits: Paid time off, direct deposit of payroll

Position Summary: The Music Director plays a vital role in fostering meaningful worship experiences that deepen the congregation’s connection with Jesus Christ. This person provides musical direction, cultivates volunteer teams, and works closely with church leadership to design services that are both engaging and spiritually impactful.

Essential Functions:

Worship Planning and Implementation

Plan and give vocal, or instrumental, leadership to weekly worship services in collaboration with the Pastor and church leadership Select and direct music for all worship services· Provide musical leadership for special services, including Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Christmas Eve funerals, and weddings.

· Serve as the primary contact for worship services, providing proactive, timely, and effective communication

Team Leadership & Development

· Model personal spiritual growth and faith development

· Recruit, train, and support volunteers (vocalists, instrumentalists, A/V team members)

· Foster a welcoming and collaborative environment for worship participants

· Encourage participation across all age groups, including children and youth

Administration

· Lead weekly choir or ensemble rehearsals to ensure preparedness and excellence

· Provide helpful and constructive feedback to team members

· Oversee maintenance and use of musical and A/V equipment

· Manage worship-related expenses responsibly, submit annual budget proposal

· Work independently with initiative while maintaining alignment with church leadership

Other duties in support of the mission of the church, as assigned by the Pastor.

Qualifications

Required

Active Christian faith aligned with HHMC and the Global Methodist ChurchDemonstrated vocal and/or instrumental ability Strong interpersonal and communication skillsOrganizational skills and reliability

Preferred

· Experience with both contemporary & traditional worship styles

· Experience leading teams/groups

· Familiarity with Wesleyan theology

· Experience with, or willingness to learn, audio/visual systems