Elk River United Methodist Church is a growing church seeking a part-time Director of our contemporary Praise Team (approximately 14 hrs/week) and Chancel Choir (approximately 8 hrs/week). Please specify interest in one or both positions. To apply, email resume with references to: erumc@nsatel.net
Position Overview: To coordinate and direct the Praise Team for our contemporary service and provide keyboard accompaniment; to coordinate and direct the Chancel Choir for our Traditional services. Duties and Tasks - Praise Team:
1. Select music for contemporary worship service as needed in consultation with the Pastor.
2. Direct Praise Team in rehearsals and 11:00 Sunday Worship Service.
3. Play keyboard as member of Praise Team.
4. Coordinate instrumental accompaniment as needed for worship service
5. Schedule team and select songs based on instruments in attendance
6. Order written and audio music as needed
7. Transpose music as needed
8. Attend Thursday evening and Sunday morning rehearsal
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Jesus centered life
Leadership experience with Praise Team
Proficient keyboard skills
Bachelors Degree in music or 2-3 years experience music ministry preferred.
Duties and Tasks - Director of Chancel Choir
1. Choose music in consultation with pastor
2. Prepare music and lead Wednesday evening rehearsal
3. Direct Chancel Choir at 8:15 and 9:30 traditional Sunday worship services and special services as needed (i.e. Good Friday, Christmas Eve, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Jesus centered life
Bachelors Degree in music or 2-2 years experience directing a choir
