Description
Position Title: Assistant Director of Music Ministry / Pianist
Organization Name: Point Washington United Methodist Church
Job Type: One Full-Time Position or Two Part-Time Positions Dependent on Qualifications of Candidate(s)
Min Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Min Experience: 3 years preferred
Location: 1290 N Co Hwy 395, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Salary: $60K, commensurate with education and experience
Number of Weekly Services: 2
Number of Weekly Rehearsals: 3+
Ensembles: Adult Chancel Choir, Praise Band, Children’s Music Academy Ensembles
Hours per Week: 40
Benefits: Generous Benefits and Compensation Package commensurate with education and experience
Job Description:
Point Washington United Methodist Church (PWUMC) is a thriving community of faith in one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. An historic congregation of the United Methodist Church, Point Washington UMC offers both traditional and contemporary worship services and engages members in mission and outreach within our community and beyond. We are a church home to locals, part-time residents, and visitors because of our unique location on the shores of paradise – between the Choctawhatchee Bay and the beautiful white beaches of Florida’s 30A.
The Assistant Director of Music Ministry/Pianist can be filled either with one full-time position or two part-time positions. This job description plays a pivotal role in the musical life of the church. He/she provides piano accompaniment for scheduled worship services and other activities in support of the music ministry of the church for the ultimate goal of glorifying God through worship. The Assistant Director of Music Ministry also serves as the leader of the Music Academy serving and connecting with others in our community by helping children and other interested learners with the beauty of music and sharing how music can lead people into a living relationship with God. This individual is a strong team player, working under the direction of the Director of Music Ministry. He/she must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ while being a positive and inspirational leader.
For a full job description, please visit https://www.pwumc.org/jobopportunities
Requirements
Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
Strong Christian commitment and belief in PWUMC’s mission, methods, and principles.
Experienced in church worship, and familiarity with the United Methodist Hymnal.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Flexibility to play in blended style worship services (incorporating both traditional and modern music.)
Knowledge of the piano and oversight for care of church musical equipment.
Knowledge of basic music theory and ability to perform simple transpositions or reharmonizations.
Ability to sight read music as well as chord charts and lead sheets.
Willingness to rehearse sufficiently to maintain a high quality of music.
Sensitivity and the ability to interact with a variety of people
Ability to take direction and work as a team member.
Love for children and youth and appreciation for their worth as individuals.
Demonstrate an agreeable, cooperative, and positive attitude to facilitate working cooperatively with all ministries of the church.
Ability to establish and maintain appropriate priorities and meet established deadlines.
Ability to exercise initiative and, as needed, to be creative and innovative.
High energy, spiritual maturity, and leadership skills.
Required Qualifications
A minimum of two years experience as a music instructor.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent amount of training and experience in a music related field.
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in music education or comparable field.
3 or more years’ experience as a music instructor.
Interested, qualified candidates are asked to submit an application including a cover letter, resume, three reference contacts, and a link for two to three video examples of the candidate’s work playing in worship settings, accompanying choirs, teaching students, and/or directing children’s or youth choirs to the contact below.
Contact Person: Chris Klaus, Director of Music Ministry
Email Address: jobs@pwumc.org
Street Address: 1290 N. County HWY 395, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Daytime Phone: 850-231-4928
Web Site: www.pwumc.org
