Brunch Church Music Director Good Samaritan Church - 4.1 Saint Petersburg, FL Job Details Part-time From $16,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Computer operation Teamwork Teaching music Computer literacy Piano Computer skills Leadership Teaching Full Job Description Who You Are You are a community leader, who knows how to use music to build community and inspire people to make a difference in the world. You love people, are a skilled teacher/song-leader, know how to facilitate transcendent moments of worship, and can creatively collaborate with others. You will see this role as a ministry and calling, not just a job. 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. We just relocated into a cafe space and are reimagining 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. 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 a community experience rather than performance As we are transitioning into our 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. 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 (10:30am Sundays) Lead congregational singing with piano, voice, and/or other instruments. 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 hymnody, global music, Taizé-style music, contemporary spiritual music, justice-centered music, and even relevant secular 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 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 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 qualification. Hours Approximately 10-15 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 -

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $16,000.00 per year Expected hours: 10.0 - 15.0 per week People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person