Jobs at FPC

JOB TITLE:            Music Director – Children & Youth

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SUPERVISOR:     Director of Music

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JOB CLASSIFICATION:                     Paid                           X                         Volunteer                          

Exempt                                                Non-Exempt            X      

Full-Time                                             Part-Time                  X      

DATE:    10/26/2023 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Music Director – Children & Youth provides leadership for that portion of the Church’s music ministry that actively involves children and youth. The incumbent will direct the Children’s Choirs (K – 2nd grades and 3rd – 5th  grades) and the Youth Music Program (6th – 12th grades) under the oversight of the Director of Music. This position develops and implements a comprehensive program of children’s and youth music, teaching children and youth about music, nurturing their creative gifts, and providing opportunities for them to grow in faith through participation and leadership in worship.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Degree in music preferred and/or experience directing children and youth music
  • Ability to provide instrumental accompaniment as necessary
  • Strong Christian commitment & calling to work with children and youth
  • Effective verbal communication skills

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Provide leadership and direction for that segment of FPC’s music ministry that actively involves youth (Youth Music) and children (Children’s Choirs), including Sunday night Children’s and Youth programming from September to May, Vacation Bible School during the summer, and occasional performances during Sunday worship services.
  • Offer to the youth and children of the Church a comprehensive and high-quality music program that enriches worship, fosters appreciation for church music and inspires the congregation.
  • Prepare music with the Youth and the Children’s Choirs to contribute to regular worship services and special worship services (for example, Youth Sunday and the Christmas Pageant) in coordination with the Director of Music.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with the Director of Music, the Director of Children & Family Ministry and the Director of Youth Ministries & Christian Education with the goal of inspiring and creating an atmosphere that encourages children and youth to participate in FPC’s music ministry, including outreach to the community.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Music and Church School leaders to develop and conduct a high-quality music program for the annual summer Vacation Bible School.
  • Research and recommend the purchase of new music, instruments and other necessary materials as appropriate.
  • Consult with the Director of Music and the Communications Specialist regarding the preparation of communications that promotes congregational awareness of the Church’s music program for children and youth.

Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Music.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume/CV, and a list of three recommenders to jobs@fpcraleigh.org

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