Director of Music Ministries

Organization: The Presbyterian Church on Edisto Island. Location: Edisto Island, SC.

About the role

The Director of Music Ministries leads and maintains a vibrant and varied music ministry for the Presbyterian Church on Edisto Island and is a vital part of the church’s total ministry. In addition to being an accomplished organist, pianist, and chorister, this person must also be of Christian commitment and character, with an understanding of theology and practice of worship as it is set forth in the Presbyterian Church (USA).

Accountability: The Pastor as the head of staff; The Session through the Worship Committee and Administration Committee.

Responsibilities

• With the Pastor and Worship Committee, coordinate the music program of the congregation in a way that supports and is well integrated with the total church program and enhances the congregation’s worship of God.
• Direct the planning, organization, and evaluating of a comprehensive music ministry including choirs, vocal, and/or instrumental ensembles.
• Conduct the Adult Choir at each Sunday service and designated special services or programs.
• Develop, recruit, and rehearse an Adult Choir providing organization and communication with its members.
• Conduct and/or develop and support volunteers for leadership of Children’s Choirs and additional choirs, such as the Chime Choir.
• Supervise all volunteers in the music programs of the church.
• Arrange for and supervise additional vocalists and/or instrumentalists, volunteer or paid.
• Encourage and rehearse other available talent within the congregation.
• Play the organ/piano and lead music for all Sunday worship services as well as special services during the Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter seasons.
• Assist the Pastor in the planning of all worship services.