Cedar Valley Baptist Church
Corner of FM1704 and FM969 in Bastrop County
512-303-4141
JOB POSTING
Job Title: Music Director
Effective Date: September 8, 2023 – Open until filled
Reports to: Pastor
Position Status: Part-time (less than 20 hours per week)
Position Summary: Coordinate and lead the music for worship services –
Sunday morning, special events for Easter and Christmas.
Salary: Up to $18,000 Annualy depending on qualifications
Additional Benefit: This positionincludes two days (Sundays) paid leave per fiscal year (Oct. 1 to Sept. 30) and may be used for any reason.
Qualifications – This person must be avital and mature Christian who is a committed believer in Christ with a strong desire to serve God.
- A strong music background with knowledge of music and choral presentation
- Capable of reviewing, screening and selecting hymns for worship services and choral presentations that compliment Christian worship.
- The ability to work well with others and process ideas and suggestions in positive ways.
- Strong leadership skills including administration, organization and communication
- A commitment to support the priorities, goals and best interest of the church
- Demonstrate a genuine love for people and maintains good rapport with fellow believers.
- Energetic and enthusiastic leadership.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. In consultation with the Pastor and coordination with other musicians, plan music for regular Sunday morning and special worship services.
2. Assist in the production of special projects and events i.e. Christmas, Easter, to include musical and/or technical preparation and assistance.
3. Conduct adult choir rehearsals for special events and direct the choir during AM worship services.
4. Plan special music for all worship services such as preludes, offertory music, postlude, and other special music to enhance and enrich the worship of our Lord.
5. Recruit, equip and develop lay people in their musical gifts; encouraging member participation with solos, duets, trios and ensembles on a regular basis in the worship services. Communicate and encourage participation in music activities.
6. Maintain clear and timely communication with, but not limited to the office staff, choir and congregation through a variety of methods such as personal contact, bulletin announcements, newsletter and the church website.
7. Reviews and procures music in all forms for church use, and accesses equipment needs of the church such as sound, instrumental, and computers (tech equipment) used in music activities. In addition, if capable, the Director should secure and provide training for individuals to operate the sound system.
Accountability
1. Accountable to the Pastor.
2. Coordinate all music programs with the church calendar of events
3. Attends and gives reports at all Church Council meetings.
4. If music activities are promoted by the leaders or teachers in the children’s church, children’s programs or youth programs, work with those leaders to incorporate them into church music events
5. Coordinates musical financial needs through the annual budget process with Finance Committee.
6. Must submit to a background check as requested by the Personnel Committee
7. Understand and comply with the current CVBC Constitution and By-Laws and the CVBC Personnel Policy Handbook.
How to Apply:
Send a resume’ by email to cvbcpsearch@outlook.com or a letter by U.S. Mail to Cedar Valley Baptist Church, P.O. Box 909, Elgin, Texas 78621 — attention Personnel Committee.
The resume’ should focus on how the applicants experience and qualifications align with the qualifications, duties, responsibilities and accountability requirements in this posting.
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