Interim Music Director/Organist

Interim Music Director/Organist Lakewood Presbyterian Church Jacksonville, FL Job Details Part-time $35,000 - $37,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Ensemble direction for conducting Religious music performance experience Mid-level Conducting musical performances Musical instruments Communication skills Choral group performance experience Full Job Description Lakewood Presbyterian Church is seeking an Interim Music Director/Organist beginning at the end of May or in June to lead a 30-member choir and enthusiastic congregation in weekly worship and rehearsals. Lakewood is a welcoming church family which appreciates and supports its music ministry through in-person and online attendance, financial gifts, well-maintained instruments, prayer, and a dedicated Worship Ministry! This position is salaried at about 30 hours per week, including preparation, practice, rehearsals and services. Interested persons please send resumes and sample music audio/video to .

CORE COMPETENCIES

Highly skilled in organ/piano with some improvisational abilities Strong choral coaching and accompanying skills in a wide variety of genres Knowledge of music programming to include handbells and praise band Strong communication skills and ability to work with others

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with the pastor to select music for the various music programs, and also provide all aspects of service music Direct the Chancel Choir and work with volunteer directors of Handbells and Praise Band (participating in keyboard for Praise Band as needed) Attend weekly staff meetings and monthly Worship Ministry meetings Submit to the church office in a timely manner information about music for the coming Sunday, plus any other pertinent information to be included in the worship bulletin Arrange for substitutes for planned absences Be the musician of first resort for weddings or funerals at this church

REPORTING AND COMPENSATION

The Interim Music Director reports to the Pastor (Head of Staff) The Interim Music Director will have an annual salary commensurate with experience

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$35,000.00 - $37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off Ability to

Relocate:

Jacksonville, FL 32217: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person