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Divine Street United Methodist Church in Dunn, NC is currently seeking a music director and an organist for worship services on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. For the right candidate, we are open to the possibility of combining the two positions. We are also open to the possibility of an interim position.

At this time, we are in need of a worship service accompanist on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Beginning in September, we hope to re-start our full music programs including Wednesday evening rehearsals.
  
Ideally, and under normal circumstances, our job descriptions will look like this:
  
MUSIC DIRECTOR
​Position Summary
  • Accountable to the Pastor and the Staff Parish Relations Committee.
  • The Director of Music Ministries plans, coordinates and leads the musical programs of the church. Cooperate fully with the Pastor in all matters pertaining to the musical program of the church.
  • Inform the Pastor of any scheduled absences as soon as possible. One month in advance would be the minimum time for advance notice.
  • In dealing with children and youth, maintain good communication with parents.
  • Show respect and courtesy to all staff members, church members, attendees and visitors, and work for the good of the church.
 
Position Responsibilities
  • Select, plan, coordinate and lead all music for Sunday worship services including selection of hymns in cooperation with the Pastor and being mindful of the liturgical calendar 
  • Select, plan, coordinate and lead all music for Revival services 
  • Select, plan, coordinate and lead all music for Easter services 
  • Select, plan, coordinate and lead all music for Christmas services Select, plan and coordinate music for any other services such as funerals, homecomings,  Holy Week or as listed by the Pastor at planning meetings 
  • Select, plan, coordinate and lead all scheduled practices for all musical performances 
  • Actively develop choral and instrumental music programs to include the following areas:  children, youth, adult and handbells; recruit, coordinate and oversee any volunteers used to enhance the leadership of these programs 
  • Attend any required staff meeting scheduled by the Staff Parish Relations committee or the Pastor 
  • Organize and lead planning meetings for the music staff; recruit and schedule appropriate musicians for all worship services 
  • Make all necessary arrangements for upkeep and regular tuning and maintenance of all church instruments 
  • Maintain current CCLI licensing and reporting as required

Skills and Qualifications
  • Position requires talent and skill in leading groups of musicians and church volunteers. 
  • Music training is desirable. 
  • Ability to play organ and/or piano preferred but not required. Experience leading music programs in other churches or related field is desirable.
  • This person must be mature and sensitive in working with all members of the congregation and church staff.
  • Ability to communicate and work well with the church musician (organist/pianist) is necessary.
  • Knowledge of and experience working within the framework of The United Methodist Church is desired but not required.
  • ​Oversee the upkeep and regular maintenance for the sound equipment
  • Recruit, motivate and supervise sound technician volunteers
  • Communicate budget requests to the Finance Committee and maintain the music department budget
  • Develop musical teams and ensembles for services
  • Direct outreach events into the community via performances at other organizations as appropriate
  • Provide appropriate music for Vacation Bible School in coordination with the VBS Director 
  • Maintain a strong prayer base for the music ministry
  • Communicate faithfully with the Pastor and other staff
  • Participate in the life and ministry of the church Perform other tasks related to the music program as assigned
  • Recruit, equip, motivate, supervise and shepherd music team leaders and musicians   
ORGANIST
      (and/or Pianist)
​Position Summary
  • Accountable to the Staff Parish Relations Committee, the Director of Music Ministries. and the Pastor.
  • The Organist plays the organ and piano in musical program s of the church.
  • Cooperate fully with the Pastor and the Director of Music Ministries in all matters pertaining to the musical program of the church.
  • Inform Director of Music Ministries and Pastor of any scheduled absences as soon as possible. One month in advance would be the minimum time for advance notice.
  • In dealing with children and youth, maintain good communication with parents.
  • Show respect and courtesy to all staff members, church members, attendees and visitors, and work for the good of the church.
 
Position Responsibilities
  • Play the organ /piano for Sunday worship services
  • Play the organ /piano for Revival services
  • Play the organ /piano for all Easter services
  • Play the organ /piano for all Christmas services
  • Play the organ /piano for any other services such as funerals, or as listed by the Director of Music Ministries for the year as announced at music staff planning meetings.
  • Play the organ/piano for all scheduled practices for all musical performances
  • Attend any required staff meeting scheduled by the Staff Parish Relations committee or the Pastor
  • Attend planning meetings for the music staff set up by the Director of Music Ministries
  • Perform routine organ user maintenance and report to the Director of Music Ministries and Staff Parish committee on the condition of the organ and the pianos.
  • Perform other tasks related to the music program as assigned.
 
Skills and Qualifications
  • Position requires talent and skill in playing the organ and the piano. Music training is desirable.
  • Experience playing music programs in other churches or related field is desirable.
  • This person must be mature and sensitive in working with all members of the congregation and church staff.
 
Must pass a background check as a condition of employment