Director of Music

4/30/2020

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

113 SOUTH PIEDMONT AVENUE

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA 28086

Phone: 704-739-2471
Email: centrla@cumckm.org

POSITION: DIRECTOR OF MUSIC PART-TIME Position (min 20 hrs.)

Purpose: Encourage growth in Christ through leading of music through worship.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading music at all regularly scheduled worship services Sunday mornings at 8:45 a.m. and at 11:00 a.m.

• Lead, Plan and implement music for all weekly worship services, both the Early Contemporary and Traditional services, including Vacation Bible School, funerals, weddings and other special occasions

• Direct the Choral Music programs of the Church (all choirs/age groups, praise band), enhancing musical skills of all groups through rehearsals and coaching workshops.

• Develop, Coordinate and provide leadership to youth and children’s musical experiences

• Demonstrate advance preparation for rehearsals and conduct an adequate number of rehearsals in consultation with each choir and/or Pastor. At least one weekday rehearsal prior to the Sunday performance for each choir.

• Coordinate essential activities involving the groups, while cooperating with the Pastor and the Worship Committee.

• Oversee Maintenance and upkeep of Musical Equipment

• Attend Staff and Worship Committee meetings

• Provide support to pastor as needed

• Minimum Qualifications:

• 4 year music degree or equivalent work experience

• Technical Audio/Visual skills

• Understanding of Methodist theology and practice

• Strong Christian Commitment

• Able to create and lead both traditional and contemporary services

• Experience in performing traditional hymns, gospel and contemporary music

• Proficient in piano

• Ability to form and conduct a choir

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Must be reliable, responsible and dependable

• Ability to build and inspire a team

• Treat co-workers, congregation, visitors, and children with respect and dignity

• Commitment to the mission and vision of Central United Methodist Church

• Work Schedule: This is a part-time position minimum 20 hrs. per week. Specific work hours and salary to be negotiated at time of hire.

Please forward resume to central@cumckm.org

Contact: Amy Dixon

Church/Org/Business Name: Central United Methodist Church of Kings Mountian

Address: 113 S Piedmont Ave Kings Mountain 28086

Phone: 7047392471

Email: Click to email

Website: www.cumckm.org