Wood Street Music Leader - PT

First Presbyterian Church • Part-time • Dallas, TX, US • 3m ago

First Presbyterian Church of Dallas seeks a musical artist to curate and lead music-making in Wood Street Worship, a band-led worship expression of FPC Dallas. The ideal candidate will make tasteful and artistic musical choices, will draw connections between theological emphases and music-making, will naturally balance depth with whimsy, and will bring together people from diverse musical and cultural backgrounds.

Essential Functions

Craft and lead music in Wood Street Worship; enhance worship through congregational song and musical offerings.
Select and arrange music in alignment with scripture, liturgical calendar, and tone of worship services; coordinate with the Director of Music and pastoral staff to select appropriate music.
Recruit, develop, coordinate, and maintain a rotation of paid and volunteer musicians.
Plan and lead weekly rehearsals for Wood Street Worship musicians, before worship or at an alternate time; prepare paid and volunteer musicians to lead music during worship.
Create and distribute music charts, demos, and arrangements to worship musicians.
Prepare music lyrics and song information for the printed order of worship.
Develop and foster meaningful relationships with congregants, volunteers, and staff.
Attend weekly meetings with worship staff, supervisor, and others as needed.
Ensure that the Byrd Hall WSW stage setup is attractive and functional.
Oversee the care of church-owned instruments in Byrd Hall.

Core Compentencies

Musical/Artistic Expertise: Acquires and demonstrates the musical and artistic skills required to
proficiently execute the essential functions of the job; understands which skills are lacking and seeks
to develop those skills; has masterful control of their instrument and voice; demonstrates musical
artistry both in their performing and in their planning.

Compassion and Care: Exudes and natural sense of care for the well-being of others; maintains a
loving spirit and demeanor; responds with empathy to the life circumstances of others; communicates
a sense of support with their very presence; has a strong sense of humility; demonstrates appropriate
expressions of care.

Interpersonal Skills: Establishes good working relationships with all others who are relevant to the
completion of work; works well with people at all levels of the congregation; builds appropriate rapport;
considers the impact of their actions on others; uses diplomacy and tact; is approachable; desires to
work collaboratively with staff and church members.

Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent experience preferred.
Experience leading music in a liturgical worship setting is preferred.
Ability to work successfully with teams and with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.
Experience with Planning Center platform and working knowledge of audio amplification is preferred.

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