Overview
The Director of Music helps develop and lead the worship music ministry for Saint Nicholas Church, in consultation with clergy and in a way that is consistent with Saint Nicholas’ mission, vision, and theology.

Responsibilities:

· Provide musical leadership for all public worship services that require it.

· Weekly meetings with clergy to select and plan music for Sunday and midweek services.

· Participate in the planning and rehearsal of any special services during the liturgical year.

· Recruit, equip, motivate, supervise and care for music team.

· Communicate faithfully with clergy and staff, especially when coordinating previously unplanned services like funerals and when unavailable or out of town.

· Oversee sound and video equipment and volunteers.

· Maintain the music library and playlist.

· Create periodic opportunities in which children may participate musically in worship.

· Personal participation in workshops, conferences, seminars, etc. is encouraged.

Qualifications:

· Willingness to become a member of this church.

· Love and respect for all people in the church.

· Ability to care for volunteer musicians in particular.

· Attested musical skills and competence.

· Sense of humor and positive attitude.

· Strong team player with the rest of the staff and congregation.

· Committed to the church's vision, leadership, and people.

· Dependable, responsible, self-motivated and creative.

· Bachelors degree in Music (Masters preferred) or equivalent experience.

Musical Competencies:

· Ability to organize, coordinate, and motivate musicians and technical team members.

· Ability to attune with a wide body of musical styles related to liturgy and worship.

· Ability to lead worship and to train others as individual and team worship leaders.

· Professional quality piano (preferred) or guitar player.

· Arranging and sequencing music; writing and composition a plus.

· Producing and directing special events and programs.

· Experience with technical aspects of contemporary services: for example, sound boards, theater lights, video editing, etc.

Reports to: Priest-in-Charge

Start Date: Summer 2026

For more information about Saint Nicholas Church visit www.stnicksonline.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

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