Worship and Creative Arts Director - Choir Director

MCC San Diego

San Diego, CA

Category: Worship Leader, Music Minister, Worship Pastor

Posted on: August 04, 2015

Job Description:

Position Summary:
Our Mission is to bring people closer to God and one another. Our Vision is to be a vibrant, inclusive, progressive_noemailmunity of faith that transforms lives and transforms the world. We are a spiritually and sexually diverse_noemailmunity who is fully awake to God's enduring love.

We are seeking a full-time (exempt) individual who:
Believes in a God who is concerned with every human being personally and accepts each one with unconditional love.
Affirms each individual as a unique and gifted creation of God and celebrates diversity in sexual orientation, gender, and gender identity.
Is fully engaged in their own spiritual growth and with others on their spiritual journey to hope, healing and wholeness.
Has a desire to help people b_noemaile engaged in our mission and ministries by discovering their gifts and developing their strengths.
Has a_noemailmitment to our core values of Inclusion, Community, Spiritual Transformation, and Justice including the use of inclusive language (sung & spoken).
Has high-energy yet is humble, discerning and passionate about creative and artistic ministry (that inspires people toward God).
Possesses integrity, character and has clear boundaries.
(Using their creative talents) Will direct the choir and be the leader and mentor to musicians, vocalists and other worship arts volunteers including multimedia, sound & lighting.
Works well with others and able to_noemailanize and mobilize volunteer ministers.
Is technically-minded, leadership-focused, and looking to work in a team environment.
Bringing the intangible spark to ignite the congregation toward creativity and connectivity with God.

Reports to: Senior Pastor

Theology of The Met Church: Please click the following link to see our "Who We Are" document. (http://storage.cloversites_noemail/themetropolita_noemailmunitychurchofsandiego/documents/MCCSD%20Brochure%2020141215%20Final.pdf)

Regular Responsibilities:

Oversee Worship & Creative Arts for 2 weekly Sunday morning services, and occasional special services.
Provide excellent blended worship for our multicultural and multidenominational congregation, offering spiritual nourishment by weaving word, song, and other worship arts into uplifting worship experience, drawing from the whole spectrum of worship styles – from classical to contemporary, from high church to high energy, from sound to silence, from tears to laughter.
Participate in overall duties as part of ministry team including weekly staff meetings.
o Weekly responsibilities as needed in other areas.
Primary Worship Leader and Chief Musician
o Collaborate with pastor and other presenters toward a unified vision and message for the Sunday Experience.
o Raise the level of excellence of the Sunday music experience.
o Assist with planning and execution of services and experiences including different formats and forms of musical and creative expression.
o Rehearse and direct the choir, choose music and inclusify it.
Develop Worship and Creative Arts Teams
o Work closely with the pastor to develop themes and integrate the various creative elements into a cohesive message that supports the sermon series and other vital areas of church life.
o Identify, recruit, train and encourage the team leaders and volunteers.
o Grow the choir and music ministry.
o Able to plan and budget for your areas of responsibility.
Oversee Technical Ministries
o Supervise maintenance and acquisition of music and technology equipment.
o Ensure_noemailmunication and coordination for the Sunday Experience including overseeing multimedia.
o Recruit, train and schedule weekly special music numbers (offertory), sound booth operators, altar set-up & tear-down, and_noemailmunion servers.


Qualifications:

Education & Experience

Experience as a Worship/Creative Arts director
Success in the Worship/Creative Arts area
Higher Education in the area of music desired
Theologically aligned with our Guiding Documents (see attached)

 
Gifts & Abilities

Ministry Heart
o Inspirational leader who is humble and Spirit-led
o Grounded in progressive Christian theology
o Understands Team Ministry
Leadership
o Excellent oral and written_noemailmunications
o Multi-tasking
o Detail-oriented and task-focused
o Tenacious and resourceful
o Able to implement creative vision
o Confidently manage lay leaders, teams, and other volunteers
Technical
o Read music and/or charts
o Proficient in sound systems
o Proficient in multi-media
o Working knowledge of lighting systems
o Strong interest in overall worship design

Contact:
Dan Koeshall, Senior Pastor
(619) 521-2222
pastordan@themetchurch_noemail

A_noemailplete application should include:
1) Cover Letter
2) Resume
3) Salary history or salary expectations
4) Links to samples of your work (YouTube or other)

 

Position Information:

Job Title:
Worship and Creative Arts Director - Choir Director
Time Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Worship Leader, Music Minister, Worship Pastor
Salary:
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
Non-Denominational
Worship Style:
Blended
Church Size:
100 - 250

Contact Information:

Organization Name:
MCC San Diego
Contact Name:
Dan Koeshall
Address1:
2633 Denver St
Address2:
City:
San Diego
State or Province:
CA
ZIP Code:
92110
Country:
United States
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