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outh Carolina United Methodist Conference

Traditional Worship Leader

outh Carolina United Methodist Conference, Clinton, South Carolina, United States, 29235

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Overview Traditional Worship Leader Job Description

Reports to: Executive Pastor

Position Overview: The Traditional Worship Leader manages and coordinates the traditional worship experiences at Covenant.

Responsibilities

Oversees the traditional worship experience for Sunday mornings and special worship services, in coordination with the Senior Pastor.

Oversees all music programming (Worship Choir, Orchestra, Instrumentalists, Student Choir, Children’s Choirs, and small ensembles).

Works with vocalists and instrumentalists to prepare for worship.

Sets the calendar for all traditional music programming in coordination with the church staff.

Selects and prepares all music utilizing Planning Center in conjunction with staff and volunteers.

Oversees the Creative Worship Planning Team.

Directly supervises the Director of Instrumental Music and the Director of Children & Youth Choirs.

Supervises music staff and volunteers to help with music preparation and ministry support for Student Choir, Children’s Choirs, and small ensembles.

Oversees, trains, and facilitates all worship support teams (attendance counters, communion servers, communion prep, and sanctuary care).

Provides communication through E-mails, social media, and electronic newsletters to all music ministry staff, volunteers, and families.

Provides relational support with music ministry families through hospital visits, calls, and cards in conjunction with the pastoral staff.

Oversees a volunteer administrative support team who helps the music ministry by running copies, ordering music, writing music, and accounting for purchases.

Coordinates wedding services in conjunction with the Wedding Team, as needed.

Coordinate special events for music ministry (funerals, retreats, tours, etc.).

Shares responsibility for Christmas decorating and preparation in conjunction with the church staff and volunteers.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor and Executive Pastor to effectively meet the objectives of the position.

Education and Experience This position requires a strong spiritual background and commitment to the church and to the ministry of the church. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Traditional Worship Leader in a church is desired and a bachelor’s degree in music performance or education from an accredited institution of higher learning. A master’s degree is preferred, but not required.

Compensation Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

How to Apply Interested Parties should forward a complete application packet to Rev. Matt Yon, myon@covumc.org and it should include the following:

Cover letter with general background information, family, community involvement, and hobbies

Current resume

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