CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP MUSIC LEADER

1. Select music appropriate for the theme of each service.
2. Conduct weekly rehearsals with the Praise Band. Work with the band to encourage all to use their gifts to God’s glory and work with them to resolve any conflicts that arise. 
3. Lead the Praise band for all contemporary worship services. If unable to attend, be responsible for finding a substitute.
4. Oversee the development of the computer and video arts for each service in the provided software program. Assist Pastor in recruiting talented volunteers to handle this work and guide them for each service.
5. Work with the Praise band, plan and recommend all purchases – music, instruments, and equipment – pertinent to the music of the Crossroads Service with a careful eye on the congregation’s budget.
6. Work with the church staff to ensure that the appropriate copyright licenses for the music used in the Crossroads Service are maintained and updated as appropriate.
7. Make recommendations to the Praise Team, Pastor, and Worship & Music Committee regarding how the Crossroads Service might be improved.

• $20 / Hour  
• Pay negotiated annually through the congregation’s budgeting process

Salary to be determined pending interview, experience etc. It's not $0 - it just wouldn't allow a range option.

To maintain an active Youth Ministry for grades 6^th – 12^th : specifically a weekly program for youth which will grow them spiritually.

• Growing Spiritually
• Outgoing Personality; Extrovert
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Effective Communicator
  • Demonstrated ability/desire to relate in a positive manner with youth
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team
• Innovative/Creative
• Self-starter; ability to work independently
• Musical gifts desirable, but not required
• Organized

• Guard and promote the spiritual welfare of the youth
• Provide spiritual leadership to the youth
• Serve as an example of Christian conduct

• Create and coordinate youth programs
  • Weekly youth meeting/event
  • Monthly/Quarterly special events
• Coordinate and Attend Summer Youth Camp with Youth

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing music for worship services and other church events, music leadership and education for members of the music ministry.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Organize and manage the music program of the church, including but not limited to: selecting and purchasing music and related materials; obtaining copyright licenses where required; assuring proper maintenance of all music equipment (instruments, library, choir robes); adhering to established budgetary limitations; preparing and submitting annual budget recommendations for future years; attending Worship Committee meetings as an ex officio member.

Plays organ and/or keyboard music for one regularly scheduled Sunday service, including but not limited to hymns, the music of the scheduled liturgical setting, and attendant music (prelude, voluntary, choir anthem and postlude.)  Up to two worship services may also be scheduled on Christmas and/or Christmas Eve.

In consultation with the Pastor and the Worship Committee, and subject to their approval, select organ and piano music, choir anthems and special music appropriate to the Lutheran tradition.

Rehearses, directs and accompanies the choirs in their participation in the worship life of Congregation.  This includes weekly rehearsals and performances of the choir from September through July.  

Plans, provides and leads organ, keyboard and/or choral music for services during the summer when the choir is not performing.  Additional non-Sunday services include Ash Wednesday, weekly evening services during Lent, Maundy Thursday, 

Good Friday and Thanksgiving Eve.

Works with administrative staff to ensure relevant details of all service music, etc., are included in worship bulletins, and that the information is provided before the printing deadline.

Schedules replacement organist/director during any absence for sickness or vacation.  Selects substitutes in consultation with the Pastor.

Recruits and cultivates persons with musical skills as needed for the church.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Leadership skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Dependability and positive attitude

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors of Arts, Music or equivalent

Previous Choir Director experience

Knowledge of the function of music in the church service

Music and liturgical planning skill

Compensation commensurate with experience.

Contact: 

Pastor

King of Glory Lutheran Church

2500 Borchard Road

Newbury Park, California 91230

805-498-4812

kogpastor@kog.cc

Approved candidate would be responsible for development and execution of a comprehensive progam of Christian education for children from birth through sixth grade.  He/she would also consult with other staff members concerning activities in their areas when children are involved.