Purpose: The Worship Choir Director will plan, prepare, and perform traditional Christian music with the Worship Choir.
Supervision: The Worship Choir Director is under the direct supervision of the Worship Arts Director and is responsible to Session through the Worship and Personnel Committees.
Status: This is a part-time exempt position without benefits.
Salary: $40,000-$60,000
About us:
burlpres church is a Christ-centered, Bible-based Presbyterian church that loves God and people everywhere. Our mission is: “To connect people with God, build relationships, and together serve the community and the world.” Our church culture is top priority and we strive to create an environment where all of our team members are empowered to do their best work. We’re proud of the collaborative culture we’ve built. In our worship, we strive to create experiences that cause people to experience God in new ways and want to come back again and again.
What you will be doing:
Provide musical leadership for the choir in worship services and seasonal concerts.
Collaborate with the Worship Arts Director, Organist and the Worship Planning Team to oversee musical aspects of classic Sunday worship.
Conduct an evening rehearsal once a week and lead worship on Sunday mornings.
Hire and oversee the efforts of other musicians including soloists, instrumentalists, and choir section leaders.
Assist choir members in developing musicianship skills (tone, pitch, rhythm, tempo and harmony).
Oversee the selection of music for the choir.
Create and distribute digital music recordings and other rehearsal resources (SATB transcriptions, etc.).
Attend Staff and Worship Committee Meetings.
Keep a consistent part-time schedule. There is flexibility to scale down during slower weeks and scale up during busier seasons.
What you should have:
Deep familiarity of traditional worship music (classical, gospel, contemporary).
Piano/Keyboard proficiency.
Music notation, ProPresenter and Planning Center Online software experience.
Strong leadership and listening skills.
History of success growing and recruiting new musicians (volunteer and professional).