Worship & Music Director

Worship & Music Director 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 38460 Lincoln Trail, North Branch, MN 55056 $28,000

• $34,000 a year
• Part-time Trinity Lutheran Church 113 reviews $28,000
• $34,000 a year
• Part-time Our Vision At Trinity Lutheran, our worship vision is "to be a place known for feeding people's souls through excellence in the shared word and music.

" As our Worship Director, you will play a key role in making worship an uplifting, inspiring, and meaningful experience. In our community, music is a powerful tool for leading people to Christ and strengthening their faith. Our goal is not personal performance or glory, but bringing glory to God. We view our music teams as an opportunity for participants to experience deep ministry, community, and spiritual growth. Position Summary The Worship Director directs, leads, and facilitates diverse expressions of worship, ensuring that all feel welcomed to share their unique spiritual and musical gifts. This role serves as the primary pianist supporting the congregation's worship life while leading and developing our volunteer music teams.

Key Responsibilities Musical Leadership & Coordination Lead Worship:

Direct all Sunday worship services and special seasonal services (Lent, Christmas, etc.).

Direct Teams:

Lead and develop music groups, including the New Creation Choir, the praise team band, and future musical teams.

Schedule & Recruit:

Coordinate rehearsal schedules, recruit volunteers, and hire outside musicians within budget parameters.

Ensure Coverage:

Secure qualified substitute musicians for worship services when absent.

Music Selection & Preparation Plan Worship:

Create year-round, seasonal, and weekly worship plans in collaboration with the Pastor and worship staff.

Select Music:

Source and purchase music aligned with the weekly Scripture lessons, Gospel readings, or special themes.

Lead Instrumentation:

Serve as the primary pianist/musician for the congregation while staying abreast of modern and contemporary worship music styles.

Administration & Church Life Operations:

Maintain the church music library, handle copyrights, and oversee the maintenance of musical instruments and equipment.

Communications:

Attend regular staff meetings, communicate actively with volunteers, and proofread/approve the weekly bulletin and PowerPoint slides.

Budgeting:

Prepare and submit annual budget requests.

Special Events:

Collaborate on special events, concerts (e.g., multi-group Christmas concerts), and play or arrange substitutes for weddings and funerals.

Qualifications & Skills Education:

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional church work experience.

Musical Expertise:

Highly skilled pianist with proven effectiveness in musical direction, vocal leadership, and conducting.

Stylistic Range:

Strong background in a variety of church music styles, with a specific interest and excellence in contemporary worship.

Team Collaboration:

Excellent interpersonal skills; able to communicate positively, work effectively with volunteers, and be a collaborative staff partner.

Leadership Traits:

Strong organizational skills, willingness to take risks/try new approaches, good judgment, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Adaptability:

Ability to adjust working hours to accommodate seasonal workloads. See the complete job description at trinitynorthbranch.org/employment

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$28,000.00

• $34,000.

00 per year

Work Location:

In person