Music Director Position

Cross Keys Baptist Church is currently seeking energetic person to lead our congregation in heartfelt worship through choirs, praise and worship and other creative methods- for more information contact the church office at
(314) 831-0643

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

• Direct the organization and implementation of a comprehensive church music program including choir, vocal and/or instrumental ensembles, and drama teams. This includes youth and children's choirs.
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  Assist the pastor in planning congregational services of the church and be responsible for selecting the music.
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  Serve as a leader in the worship services, giving direction to the congregational singing, choir, and other phases of worship.
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  Direct choirs, musicals, and dramas.
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  Supervise the work of music staff workers and volunteers. Conduct regular staff meetings for the purpose of evaluation and planning.
• Cooperate with the church enlistment committee to enlist and train leaders for the church music ministry.
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  Lead in maintaining a church music council to help coordinate the music ministry.
• Plan, organize, and promote concerts and other special programs to enhance the music ministry.
• Oversee maintenance of the music library, materials, supplies, musical instruments, and other equipment useful in the music ministry.
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  Prepare reports and communication necessary to keep church fully informed concerning the music ministry.
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  Prepare, with assistance from the music council, an annual music budget reflecting the needs of the entire music program. Administrate the budget once the church approves it.
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  Assist other staff members with music in church wide events when needed.
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  Assist in the selection and provision of appropriate music for weddings, funerals, special projects, and other church-related activities when asked.
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  Keep informed on current music methods, materials, promotional ideas, and administrative techniques.
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  Maintain a consistent program of professional/ministerial improvement.
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  Teach biblical worship as it relates to the choir and the church membership.
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  Perform other duties as assigned by the senior pastor.