Director of Music

Director of Music Job Description

The goal of the Director of Music is to disciple Christians to sing and play music boldly from their heart with thankfulness to God with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs that are beautiful, worshipful, liturgical, and truthful.

Role Description

The Director of Music leads the music, builds teams of musicians, manages sound, and assists with selection of music. Light of Christ is a growing Anglican Church in Georgetown TX with an 160 average Sunday attendance (https://www.lightofchristgeorgetown.org/). Music is a mix of liturgical music, hymns, with a minority of contemporary music as appropriate. Most music comes from the Hymnal of the Heart and the Sing Unto the Lord: Liturgical Hymnal. This position is currently a part time position requiring approximately 20 hours per week. Two weeks of paid vacation are provided per year, not to be taken during Advent, Christmas, Lent or Easter seasons. Before vacation is taken a music team must be trained and in place to cover the absence.

Position pays $25,000-31,000/year without benefits. Music budget is $2,000/year.

Responsibilities

Lead music in a way that evokes hearty congregational participation in church services (good piano and singing skills are necessary)
Recruit, train, empower, and conduct volunteer musicians and singers in several “music groups” and/or choirs
Lead regular rehearsals (normally Wednesday)
Lead music at the two Sunday services, Evensong when scheduled (Wednesday), and major feasts and special events, namely Lessons and Carols on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, All Saints, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter, and the yearly Xmas Carols at the Brewery event.
Select theologically and liturgically appropriate songs together with Lead Pastor
Introduce and teach the congregation new songs.
Manage sound team: Zoom, sound, lights, and recruit, train, and empower sound techs for ministry
Keep music area and sound booth clean and organized
Attend and be prepared to provide work status at weekly leadership meetings
Work under the supervision and responsibility of the Lead Pastor
Integrate self and family into Light of Christ community
Qualifications

Dedicated love for Christ and his people
Strong leadership abilities to guide and inspire musical teams
Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration and instruction
Experience in teaching music concepts and techniques
Proven mentoring skills to support and develop aspiring musicians
Ability to create a positive and engaging learning environment
Background in music theory and performance is preferred
Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Ability to Commute:

Georgetown, TX 78628 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Georgetown, TX 78628

Contact Fr. Kurt Hein at kurt@lightofchristgeorgetown.org