Organist/Choir Director
Grace Lutheran Church - Arlington, TexasDescription:
Grace Lutheran Church seeks a part-time Organist/Choir Director skilled in mainly traditional/blended style of worship, including familiarity with liturgical service. Primary responsibilities include accompanying Sunday morning worship service (and other services as required) on churchs pipe organ, directing adult vocal choir, adult handbell choir, and various other occasional vocal and instrumental ensembles.
Grace Lutheran Church is a thriving congregation with 400 or more members in worship each Sunday.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan and coordinate musical aspects of the worship service with the senior pastor and all other appropriate staff members.
Plan, prepare and play organ music appropriate to each service of worship, including prelude, liturgy, hymns, postlude, and other music as required.
Plan, prepare and play music for weddings, funerals and special services.
Recruit, prepare and direct weekly rehearsals with adult vocal, handbell and other instrumental groups for participation in services.
Arrange maintenance of musical instruments.
Interact with sound volunteers to ensure a quality worship experience.
Assist in the preparation of an annual music budget and musical calendar.
Accountability:
Organist/Choir Director is accountable to the senior pastor.
Qualifications:
Must demonstrate a vibrant, personal faith in Jesus Christ.
3 years experience in worship leading.
Ability to play varying styles of music on pipe organ, piano and keyboard.
Appreciate and excel in both traditional and contemporary music settings.
Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
Administrative and supervisory skills a plus.
Compensation:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Contact:
Glynn Meissner, Business Manager
Grace Lutheran Church & School
210 W. Park Row Dr.
Arlington, TX 76010
Ph: (817) 274-1626
Fax: (817) 861-0193
E-mail: gmeissner@gracelutheranarlington.com
