Job Summary:
The Pianist/Chancel Choir Director shall be responsible for formulating and conducting all music programs common to the Methodist Church Doctrine including special music as determined by the Pastor. The Chancel Choir Director and Church Pianist will work under the direct supervision of the Pastor who will provide guidance and general instructions. The Employees are to exercise judgment and initiative in routine and recurring work.
The areas of responsibility for these positions will include:
Ø Providing both instrumental and vocal music during regularly scheduled Worship Services.
Ø Find a substitute as soon as possible prior to being absent such as vacation, leave of absence, medical reasons, et cetera and notify the Pastor immediately.
Ø Provide music at funerals and weddings of any church members upon request of the member.
Ø Provide music during worship services (piano or other instruments) and directions for the choir during the service.
Ø Attend Staff meetings, worship committee meetings, and other church-related meetings (as requested).
Ø Oversees the preparation of the annual music budget for the Finance Committee.
Chancel Choir
Ø Provide music and hold the necessary practices for any special occasion, such as during Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Revivals.
Ø Conduct the Chancel Choir practice once a week at a time mutually agreed upon with the choir members and as necessary for any special services.
Ø Arrive at the Church at least thirty (30) minutes prior to the start of services and to conduct a warm-up with the choir before the start of the services.
Ø Procure music as allowed by the music budget.
Ø Organize the choir in such a way as to take full advantage of the talents and abilities of the choir members.
Ø Oversees the music library, robes, piano, and any other equipment associated with the Music Program.
Ø Provide direction and accompaniment for our Mustard Seed Choir (children).
Job Type: Contract
Pay: From $13.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Summerville, SC 29483 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Summerville, SC 29483: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person