Our Lord Jesus Christ
calls us to welcome all people, and indeed First Lutheran Church has a long
history and cherished identity as a welcoming congregation. We welcome all who
are seeking spiritual growth and enrichment. We offer Christian worship in the Lutheran
tradition with the goals of making worship meaningful and readily accessible
for the participant. Communion is open to all who are drawn to the table. We
welcome children and embrace our role as extended family. We offer a place of
worship where children are seen, heard, and respected and accepted for who they
are, as they are, and guided in their faith development. We welcome the
diversity of families present in our society. We are committed to ministry with
persons in a variety of family configurations. We welcome people of all gender identities and sexual
orientations as participants and members in our congregation. We welcome persons of color and persons whose
primary language is not English. We are eager to nurture exchange among all
cultures. We welcome persons with varying disabilities, including physical,
mental and emotional. Our building is handicap accessible, and we strive to
provide other accommodations as needed. We welcome people of all economic
backgrounds. YOU ARE WELCOME to learn of Jesus Christ and to share fellowship,
time and treasure to His greater glory.
Overview:
The Director of Music is a part
time position. The Director of Music is responsible for the development of
interests, abilities and uses of music in the worship life of the congregation.
Guidelines for Position of
Director of Music:
The Director of Music is
responsible for the whole musical life of the Church in concert with the
Pastor. At regular staff meetings, subject to the schedule of all involved, the
director of music will work with the Pastor, other staff, and volunteers both
to contribute creatively and to ensure thorough planning of rehearsals,
practices, and all other music related activities.
Of
special concern will be:
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ensuring seasonal
variety and appropriateness of music
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challenging and
utilizing the gifts of the choirs
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communicating
necessary information to the parish assistant in a timely manner
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communicating
with choir members effectively
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acting as a
liaison for information between the Worship and Music team and the rest of the
staff
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Direct, manage, and recruit for the existing Adult
Chancel and Hand Bell choirs.
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Teach
fundamentals of vocal and hand bell performance.
• Attend and participate in Worship and Music Committee
meetings, worship planning groups and staff meetings.
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Work with the
Worship and Music Committee when fundraising events are planned benefiting the
music program.
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Submit annual
budget requests through the Worship and Music Committee
• Help plan worship services 8:15 and 10:30 and special
services within established guidelines.
• Bring strong conducting expertise and enthusiasm to
the program.
• Maintain the music library
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Select and
purchase music and choral supplies within the budgetary limits of the Worship
and Music Committee.
• Arrange, supervise, and work with paid singers and
instrumentalists. Arrange payment within budgetary guidelines of the Worship
and Music Committee.
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Arrange and
supervise additional solo/ensemble music for corporate worship as needed.
• Supervise and support the position of Organist
• Coordinate with the Christian Education staff in
providing music for the weekly openings of the Sunday Church School program.
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Look for
opportunities to develop new musical groups giving particular attention to the
youth of the congregation.
• Cultivate positive team relationships with the staff,
remain flexible and adapt to changing environment, maintain sensitivity to the
diverse and dynamic needs of volunteer choirs, maintain a sense of humor and
have fun.
Required Knowledge &
Skills:
• 2-3 years of combined experience in the following
areas:
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Director of Music
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Choir Director
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Choral Leader
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Vocal Teacher
and/or Vocal Performer
Supervision:
• The Director of Music if supervised by the Pastor and
the Worship and Music Committee, who are responsible for ensuring and annual
review.
Overview of Benefits:
• Compensation
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Compensation
shall be at the rate stipulated in the annual Church budget. The compensation
package shall include vacation time and approved by the congregation in
adopting its budget.
• Vacation
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Vacation time of
28 days per year, including 4 Sundays
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Vacations shall
be scheduled and taken on the basis of the employee’s normal work week.
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Vacation pay may
be drawn in advance by the employee immediately prior to taking vacation time.
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Vacations are
discouraged during the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter
To apply for the position, please send
introductory letter and resume, including 3 references to:
Pastor Phil Vickers
6400 State Line Road
Mission Hills, KS 66208
OR email to
Questions, please call 913.362.4150
