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
