Purpose: The purpose of the Director of Music and Worship Arts is to be a spiritual leader who uses the gift of music to cultivate an atmosphere of authentic worship to help the church fulfill its mission to be Christ’s love in this world, healing mind, body, and spirit.

Description: As a key part of the Worship Ministry at GFUMC, the Director of Music and Worship Arts will oversee the music aspect of the Traditional worship service in close collaboration with the clergy. This position oversees staff and volunteer singers for the Traditional Service, as well as the Handbell Choir Director. GFUMC seeks to create a worshipful experience that helps participants understand the love of Christ for their own healing, and so that they can help create healing in the world. To that end, we seek to offer music that is grounded in United Methodist theology and tradition and offers a variety of musical styles to meet our congregational context. We believe in being good stewards of our giftings and resources. We do not seek perfection for the sake of performance; rather, we seek to be good stewards of our musical gifts so that our worship is a worthy and beautiful gift back to the Creator. Quality is important because it honors God, but spiritual and relational connection is our priority because it transforms us.

This position requires working on Sundays and all major Christian holidays such as Christmas Eve, Easter, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, etc. as well as special concerts throughout the year.

Responsibilities:
1. Spiritual Leadership & Community Building
• Nurture a culture of grace where members feel spiritually supported, ensuring the choir is a place of belonging rather than just a place of rehearsal.
• Provide opportunities for spiritual practices and reflection during rehearsal times, such prayer, reflections on scripture/devotionals, etc.
• Collaborate with the Pastor(s) to ensure music is a theologically aligned with the theme and scripture for each service, deepening the congregation’s spiritual engagement.
2. Presence in Traditional Worship
• Provide consistent leadership and presence during all Traditional Worship services, ensuring the musical elements (hymns, liturgy, and anthems) flow seamlessly within the service.
• Serve as a visible leader who models a posture of worship, helping the congregation understand what it looks like to participate in worship.
• Engage with the congregation outside of worship times, such as before and after and during special music and worship events, to form relationships and build the choir.
3. Growth & Invitation
• Actively work to expand the choir by identifying and inviting volunteers from within the congregation and the wider community.
• Choose a variety of musical pieces that are accessible for volunteers of all experience levels.
• Empower the Section Leaders to assist volunteers as needed.
4. Special Events & Fundraisers
• Coordinate and direct two fundraiser concerts per year. These events should serve as both a musical offering to the community and a means to support the church’s mission.
• Approach these concerts as “outreach worship,” blending high-quality music with a spirit of hospitality and connection.
5. Collaborative Flexibility
• Maintain an open and flexible partnership with the Pastor(s), fulfilling additional duties as mutually agreed upon to support the evolving needs of the church’s spiritual life.

Qualifications:
1. Hold a degree/certification in music, and/or equivalent experience in musical training.
2. Demonstrated ability to lead choral music; ability to play a primary worship instrument preferred.
3. Experience in a liturgical setting, with an understanding of the United Methodist tradition.
4. Proven ability to organize events and manage volunteer groups.

Core Competencies:
1. Accountability – accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions and demonstrates commitment to accomplish work in an ethical, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
2. Flexibility – Adjusts planned work as needed by gathering information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
3. Communication – Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts in a way that is relatable and approachable. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts. Ability to address, manage, and resolve conflicts in healthy, direct, and compassionate manner.
4. Leadership – Demonstrates effective ways of living out the church’s mission in word and action. Mentors, motivates, and guides others.
5. Team Focus – Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve the mission.

Job Type:
• Part-time (15 hours per week), non-exempt
• Includes a 90-day introductory period and annual performance evaluations

Pay Range: $40-$42/hr., commensurate with experience

Benefits: Accrued sick and vacation time

GFUMC is an equal opportunity, at-will employer.

Please apply at this link.
Contact Rev. Stephanie Rice at srice@glendalefirst.org  with questions.