Job Description
POSITION: Contemporary Band Leader SUPERVISOR: Music Ministry Coordinator STATUS: Part Time FLSA: NON-EXEMPT EFFECTIVE: ASAP JOB SUMMARY: This position serves as contemporary music leader for the Connections Praise Team and other contemporary music groups. Works closely with the Music Ministry Coordinator to develop the music program in order to reflect the mission of the church and appropriately convey its message. Coordinates music selection with pastor for weekly services. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: · Provide appropriate music for regular and seasonal worship services. · Schedule rehearsals for Connections band providing music for regularly scheduled worship services and special occasion worship services. · Recruit, train, supervise, and nurture volunteer musicians, accompanists, and other leaders of all music ministry groups in the church. · Arrange for budgeting and purchase of needed music and music-related supplies. · Ensure that all music-related materials and information, including streaming licenses, are ready for bulletin printing. · Ensure that slides for projection of words on screen are prepared for worship. · Serve with the pastor and other leaders in the planning of worship services. · Attend meetings of music council including Praise Team, Worship Committee, and others as appropriate for music ministry. · Coordinate maintenance of the Praise Worship instruments. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: · Previous experience playing in a contemporary praise music worship band required. Leadership experience preferred. · Knowledge of truly current contemporary worship music required. Familiarity with 90s and 2000’s repertoire expected. · Ability to collaborate with Music Ministry Coordinator, Pastor and Band members required. Must be responsive to congregational feedback. · Needs to be able to encourage and teach volunteer musicians in necessary musical skills. Be able to creatively adapt to the reality and strengths of current group, as well as work towards future developmental goals. (ie. If lacking a lead singer, choose ensemble style songs) · Problem solving skills, particularly around technical issues, desired. · Must be responsive to communication outside of rehearsal and worship times through text, email or phone. · A passion for music. · Patient, creative, and assertive. · All staff will successfully pass a background check and complete ongoing Safe Sanctuary® training as prescribed by the United Methodist Church. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: · Ability to lift 25 lbs. · Navigate around music equipment and sanctuary · Be comfortable picking up and moving equipment as necessary CORE COMPETENCIES: · Mission Ownership: Demonstrates understanding and full support of the mission, vision, values, and beliefs of the congregation; can demonstrate those values to others; consistently behaves in a manner congruent with the mission, vision, values, and beliefs. · Team Orientation: demonstrates interest, skill, and success in team environments; promotes group goals ahead of personal preferences; steps up to offer self as a resource to other members of the team; understands and supports the importance of teamwork; shares credit for success with others, takes responsibility for his/her part in team failures. · Time Management: Uses one’s time effectively and efficiently by concentrating one’s efforts on the more important priorities and can attend to a broader range of activities. · Communications: Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly with a variety of audiences (pastor, staff, band members, AV volunteers, general congregation) and can get messages across that have the desired effect. Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $40.00 per hour Expected hours: 3 – 5 per week Benefits: • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Paid time off Schedule: • Evening shift • Weekends as needed Application Question(s): • Are you willing to audition at second interview by leading the band in rehearsal? Language: • English (Required) Ability to Commute: • Puyallup, WA 98371 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Puyallup, WA 98371: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
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