Brunch Church Music Director

Brunch Church Music Director Good Samaritan Church - 4.1 Saint Petersburg, FL Job Details Part-time From $16,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Vocal music Computer operation Teamwork Vocal ensemble conducting Teaching music Computer literacy Piano Bachelor's degree Computer skills Community relationship building Leadership Teaching Music tutoring Full Job Description Who We Are We are Good Samaritan Church — a progressive, open and affirming congregation of both the United Church of Christ and Presbyterian Church (USA). We are currently entering an exciting new season as we relocate into a cafe space and reimagine worship around a more intimate, participatory, community-centered "brunch church" model. We believe worship should feel less like a performance people watch and more like a shared experience people create together. We are looking for a musician and community-builder who can help cultivate that kind of space through song. What does following Jesus mean to us? Building beloved community. Loving our neighbors. Embracing and celebrating diversity. Practicing anti-racism. Offering extravagant hospitality. Advocating for the vulnerable. Feeding the hungry. Sharing meals. Risking ourselves for the sake of another. Leaning into hope. Savoring life together. If that sounds like the kind of community you want to help nurture, you may be a wonderful fit with us. To learn more about us, visit: www.discovergoodsam.org Position Overview We are seeking a Music Director / Community Song Leader who can help create meaningful, participatory worship experiences centered around connection, authenticity, and community.

The ideal candidate is:

A skilled pianist and singer Comfortable teaching music by ear Able to lead communal singing in a warm, invitational way Interested in simple, accessible arrangements that encourage participation Collaborative, creative, and relational Passionate about music as ministry rather than performance As we transition into a more intimate, meal-based "brunch church" model, we are especially interested in forms of music leadership that foster participation, connection, and community rather than performance. We are particularly drawn to the paperless communal singing practices developed by Music That Makes Community and believe this style may be especially well-suited to our evolving worship life. Learn more here...

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//www.musicthatmakescommunity.org/ This role is less about producing polished concerts and more about helping people sing, pray, connect, and belong. Responsibilities Provide musical leadership for weekly brunch church worship gatherings Lead congregational singing from piano and voice Help create participatory, community-centered worship experiences Collaborate with pastor and worship leaders in planning services Teach music in accessible ways, including call-and-response and layered songs Select music from a variety of traditions and styles including folk, hymnody, global music, Taizé-style music, contemporary spiritual music, and justice-centered music Coordinate and rehearse with volunteer musicians and song leaders Help cultivate an atmosphere of warmth, hospitality, and spiritual openness Participate in weekly planning meetings with Pastor. Assist with occasional special services such as Christmas Eve, Holy Week, memorial services, etc. Maintain music resources and report music usage for licensing Look for musical gifts in the congregation and call forth and incorporate those talents in the musical life of the congregation. •Down the road we may potentially want to add in choral direction of a small choir or of a pop-up choir for holidays like Easter, Christmas, Pride, depending on the musical talents and desires present in the congregation. Minimum Qualifications Skilled piano player Skilled singer and confident song leader Ability to lead and teach congregational singing Comfort working in collaborative and flexible environments Familiarity with a variety of musical styles Basic organizational and computer skills Preferred Qualifications Experience with participatory or paperless communal singing models Familiarity with the Music That Makes Community approach to worship leadership Ability to play other instruments: Djembe, Guitar, etc. Experience in progressive church settings Ability to arrange or simplify music for small groups Experience working with volunteer musicians Familiarity with improvisational or adaptive worship leadership Choral direction experience We value diverse backgrounds and experiences and encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every preferred qualification. If you sing, but do not play piano, please apply anyway. We would be willing to consider hiring a separate accompanist for the right candidate. Candidates do not need prior formal training in the Music That Makes Community method to apply. However, because we believe this approach may be a strong fit for our evolving brunch church model, applicants should either already have training in this style or be excited and willing to pursue training within their first year of employment. Hours Approximately 15 hours/week including: Weekly Sunday morning worship gatherings (in-person) Worship planning and preparation (remote) Planning meetings with pastor (in-person or remote) Rehearsal/practice time (remote and/or in person) Occasional special services (in-person) How to Apply Please send a resume and brief cover letter describing your interest in the position and your approach to community-centered music leadership to: Rev. Jen Daysa - The church is currently exploring the possibility of purchasing a property where we can create an intentional Christian living community connected to our ministry. If you would be interested in living in an intentional living community and receiving housing in lieu of a portion of the salary, please let us know when you apply.

Pay:

From $16,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person