SALARY: $50,000 plus Benefits
Salary is negotiable and will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To develop and help lead the worship and music ministry of our church, including
1) leading and equipping of the Praise Team, adult Sanctuary Choir and various choirs/ensembles/soloists (vocal and instrumental) of all ages
2) playing of the piano, pipe organ, and electronic keyboard instruments. Other instruments a plus.
3) Understanding and supporting the vision of the Hickory United Evangelical Presbyterian Church (HUEPC).

REPORTS TO:
Sr. Pastor and Session
(regular ministry reviews with Sr. Pastor, annual review with Personnel Team)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Work with the Sr. Pastor and others in planning, implementing, evaluating, and envisioning the worship and music life of our church.
-Play music for the Sunday morning worship services (traditional/contemporary) and other services/events as requested guided by pastor's topic and scripture readings.
-Serve as a music worship leader in conjunction with the Sr. Pastor for the Praise Team.
-Shepherd, lead, train/equip, disciple/mentor, recruit, and encourage the people involved in the various music ministries (traditional/contemporary) of the church.
-Personally lead the Praise Team and the adult Sanctuary Choir and coordinate practices for each.
-Personally supervise and develop the directors/leaders of the children's choirs and bell choir.
-Prepare song sheets with chords and transpose as required and distribute music to Praise Team in a timely manner.
-Provide song information to church secretary for bulletin in advance.
-Update and maintain musical instruments, music libraries and equipment needed for worship and music services.
-Be aware of trends in contemporary/traditional music to continually evaluate and strengthen the worship experience.
-Encourage inter-generational and family worship and music participation.
-Develop a worship and music outreach ministry to the community. (Example: Apple Festival).
-Play music for weddings and funerals at the church as requested. Along with the Pastor and Session coordinate and approve all guest musicians and music groups for services.
-Attend church staff meetings, Worship Committee meetings, worship planning meetings, and other necessary meetings as requested.
-Maintain copyright and CCLI reporting and licenses.
-Prepare and monitor Music & Worship budget.

CHARACTER:
-A committed and mature Christian, growing in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord (Christ-centered, Biblical-based, Dependent on the Holy Spirit).
-Has a passion for people coming to know Christ and growing in their relationship with Him, particularly through worship and music.
-Understands and supports the beliefs and vision of HUEPC, and the EPC Essentials.
-A servant leader, modeling the humble yet courageous leadership style of Jesus.
-A team player, able to work as a contributing member of the church staff and various ministry teams.
-A people-person, sensitive to the needs of others, and valuing all ages.
-A desire for excellence and doing one's very best in serving the Lord.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
There will be a 6-month probationary period with a 3-month review.

CLEARANCES REQUIRED

HOW TO APPLY
Please send resume to office@hickoryunitedepc.org. Please state in the subject line Director of Music Ministry.