Director of Worship Arts

Christ by the Sea UMC (Vero Beach, FL) is a church committed to loving and accepting one another, believing it serves as the ultimate expression of faithfulness to God. At Christ by the Sea, our purpose is simple and meaningful: to live out Christ s love through worship, growth, and service. We are a growing congregation located in one of Florida s most beautiful coastal communities. We are seeking a Director of Worship Arts who will be responsible for leading and managing the overall Worship Arts ministry of the church. This position provides musical, spiritual, and administrative leadership for worship services and related programs, ensuring that music and worship arts ministries support the mission of the church and enhance the worship experience for the congregation. The person serving in this role is expected to reflect and promote the church s core values of loving, caring, serving, and welcoming in all aspects of ministry leadership. Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Faith and Character Strong Christian commitment, moral integrity, and a cooperative spirit Music Leadership Demonstrated competence in directing choirs and instrumental ensembles Worship Background Appreciation for traditional Christian worship within the Methodist tradition, along with openness to non-traditional and contemporary worship styles Interpersonal Skills Ability to build rapport, recruit volunteers, foster team spirit among participants, and interact with others in a loving, caring, serving, and welcoming manner Technical Knowledge Basic knowledge of church audio and video equipment Musical Proficiency Proficiency in organ and/or piano Education Degree in music or a related field preferred Experience Experience in church music ministry serving children, youth, and adults Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Director of Worship Arts will oversee the planning, coordination, and leadership of music and worship arts ministries at CBTS.

Core responsibilities include the following:

Worship Leadership Plan, direct, and play organ or piano for rehearsals, weekly worship services, and special services throughout the liturgical year. Seasonal Programming Organize Christmas and Easter programs. Ensemble Direction Direct the Chancel Choir, bell choir, orchestra, and any other musical groups that support the music ministry of the church and perform with them when needed. Position Profile The ideal candidate will be a spiritually grounded and musically gifted leader who can blend artistic excellence , pastoral sensitivity , and organizational skill . This person should be able to uphold the church s worship traditions while also embracing opportunities for creativity, growth, and congregational involvement in Worship Arts ministry. The individual should lead in a way that consistently expresses the church s values of loving, caring, serving, and welcoming . Compensation $60,000-$70,000 with healthcare stipend, pension and paid vacation To apply Please send a resume and cover letter via email to: office@cbtsumc.org