A Music Director leads music ensembles in a variety of different settings. Conducts orchestras or choral groups, church choirs, or pit orchestras in a music theatre production. Chooses music for performances, or composes or arranges music for ensembles to perform; runs rehearsals and directs soloists or guest performers.
Covenant Church is located in the heart of the North Park neighborhood of San Diego, CA. Our desire as a household of faith is to love God and love our neighbors because of Jesus s love for us. We seek to be a multi-cultural and inter-generational community gathering from various walks of life and experiences to follow Jesus. As a Presbyterian church (EPC denomination), we are committed to gospel-centered worship and life together in following Jesus.
WORSHIP VALUES
Our worship services are
Bible-based:
we read passages of Scripture, we preach sermons based on the Bible, and our liturgy is centered on the Bible s main message: the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Our worship services are liturgical:
We pray together corporate prayers each week, follow the church calendar, and draw all these things from liturgies such as the Book of Common Prayer and other Reformed and global liturgies.
Our worship services are sacramental:
we celebrate the Lord s Supper every Sunday.
Our worship services value singing:
within our liturgy, we sing songs ranging from historic hymns to modern worship music. Our worship services value engaging the whole person: we strive to participate fully-mind, body, spirit, and emotions.
Our worship services are prayerful:
in addition to our corporate prayers, we provide space for people to pray for one another, believing that the Holy Spirit leads and answers all kinds of prayer-praise, thanksgiving, help, healing, and confession.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Music Director furthers Covenant's mission and values by overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of music for our Sunday church gatherings, ensuring our congregation is drawn into joyful, participatory, and engaging worship. This position requires effective leadership both on and off the platform, a high degree of musical knowledge andskill, and a highly collaborative partnership with the staff and volunteers. The Music Director will report directly to the Lead Pastor.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1
) Worship Planning and Leading Plan & execute the music portion of the Sunday worship service. Duties include, though not limited to: Music selection, including the purchase and/or preparation of scores and lead Musical arranging, composition, and performance. Scheduling and directing mid-week and Sunday rehearsals. Plan and execute music for special services (Good Friday, Memorial Services, etc.) 2) Team Building and Spiritual Care Lead the music team into greater awareness and relationship with God and one Regularly incorporate new musicians into the team through follow-up, recruitment, and training Growing leaders and musicians to mitigate dependency on a singular personality/talent/etc. 3) Production Arts Oversee the schedule and performance of our audio technicians Work in collaboration with our Visual Arts Director on Sunday service slides 4) Staff Leadership and Administration Oversee the music budget and purchase/maintenance of all needed audio gear and instruments Participate in weekly staff meetings
QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
Character A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ, and a vital, growing relationship with Him Fully embrace Covenant s vision and have a gospel-oriented heart for San Diego Alignment with the core theological principles of Covenant and the EPC Essentials of Faith Experience At least 3 years of comparable experience leading/or in leadership of a worship team Demonstrated ability to lead a congregation in vibrant, engaged, joyful worship Experience with sound production Experience with Planning Center and ProPresenter software Instrumental and vocal competency that inspires confidence in other skilled musicians Leadership Style Emotional intelligence and self-awareness that sustains influence with others A team-building and collaborative style of leadership and decision-making Ability to encourage corporate engagement and facilitate participation An ability to integrate multiple styles of music (hymns, modern, etc.) in ways that help people of different generations, cultures, and backgrounds worship together Education A degree in music and/or formal training in music is preferred but not required A broad appreciation of music, as well as cultural traditions and trends
NEXT STEPS
If you would like to apply for the Music Director position at Covenant Church, please email Pastor Patrick King at pking@covenantsd.org with your resume and a one-page cover letter on why you would be a good candidate for this position. Grace and peace!
