Director of Music Ministries

*Bethlehem Lutheran* *Family of Ministries* *Job Title: Director of Music Ministry* *Job Description:* The Director of Music Ministry will be primarily responsible for developing and facilitating a dynamic, authentic, inspiring, and comprehensive music ministry consistent with the overall mission of the family of ministries at Bethlehem.
The Director of Music Ministry will implement, coordinate, and provide creative leadership in both traditional and contemporary worship contexts.
The Director of Music Ministry will inspire students in the school to engage in music by instructing and overseeing general music education for grades K-8.
The core priorities of this role are 1) the design and implementation of various worship opportunities and settings, 2) oversight and development of various musical groups, 3) oversight and expansion of worship arts and technical support (both in- person and virtual), and 4) musical leadership within the school grade K-8.
*Responsibilities:* * Select and plan music for both contemporary and traditional Sunday, midweek, and special services in coordination with the pastor(s).
* Serve on, direct, and oversee the worship services at Bethlehem.
* Commitment to identify, recruit, develop, and equip volunteer and professional musicians of all ages toward greater use of their gifts to glorify God.
* Provide musical leadership for special events such as Christmas programs and other special services.
* Propose an annual budget utilizing good stewardship practices while seeking creative ways to enhance the music ministry of Bethlehem.
* Encourage participation in the music ministry of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School for all ages.
* Teach general music and choral singing (based on proficiency and skill) in a classroom setting for grades K-8.
*Qualifications:* Education: A minimum of a bachelors’ degree is required, preferably in music or music education.
Experience: Ability to play a leading instrument such as a keyboard, piano, or organ is required.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are required.
Experience in recruiting, planning, and conducting/leading choir and/or worship teams is preferred.
Experience in the development and planning of worship services is preferred.
Experience with multi-generational music is preferred.
Personal: Must be a Christian by faith affirmation and be an active member of a Christian church; must be dedicated to the overall cooperative spirit of Bethlehem as a unified family of ministries; must be able to relate to both children and adults; must be a person of integrity, honest, dependable, resourceful, and organized; must be a good communicator; must enjoy children and show a commitment to the mission of Bethlehem Lutheran.
*Accountability:* The Director of Music Ministry shall be directly responsible to the pastor with input from the principal as appropriate.
*Compensation Information: * Hours: This position will operate on a flexible weekly schedule agreed upon with the Senior Pastor and Principal for a total of 40 hours each week.
Wage: This is a full-time position and as such will have a competitive salary with benefits offered based on education and experience.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40,000.
00 - $50,000.
00 per year Benefits: * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Paid time off Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Kennewick, WA 99337: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person