Description
Gloria Dei! Lutheran Church
461 College Parkway, Arnold, Md 21012
410-544-3799
Director of Music Ministry
Job Purpose:
1. To build, oversee and direct the music program at Gloria Dei! Lutheran Church to
include, but not be limited to, providing weekly organ/piano music for scheduled
church services, as well as any special services, the development and direction of
the adult/youth choirs as well as the support of other music groups.
Duties:
1. Provide organ and piano music for Sunday morning services or any special
services as may be required (ex. Christmas Eve, Lent, Holy Week, etc)
2. Develop, direct and accompany the adult choir to provide music during Sunday
services and special services during the church year.
3. Provide support and communicate with other music groups within the church.
4. Develop, direct and accompany the youth music choir program.
Administrative Expectations:
1. Work with the Pastor on liturgy/music planning/rehearsing for weekly service(s) and
special services.
2. Maintain and develop a music library for all musical methods as described above.
3. Provide music for Weddings and Funerals as may be required.
4. Work with the Pastor and the Church Council on brainstorming and implementing
ideas for a broader more in-depth music program as the church grows.
5. Prepare a music article for the monthly newsletter and assist the Parish
Administrator on weekly bulletins.
6. Schedule piano/organ tunings as required.
7. Prepare annual music budget for review by Church Council and maintain expense
tracking throughout the year.
8. Coordinate absence coverage with Pastor in advance of same.
Qualifications:
1. (5-7) years’ experience playing the organ and/or piano during weekly services of
100+ congregants.
2. Highly tuned “emotional intelligence” with the ability to follow the Pastor’s lead
during services to ensure seamless integration of music and scripted content
during services.
3. A deep passion for building the Gloria Dei! music program by bringing exceptional
forward looking leadership and personal talent to the position.
Hours:
1. The position requires great flexibility in hours available for work to include evenings
and weekends. The anticipated hours include Sunday mornings from 0830 to noon
(Sunday pre and post service responsibilities), and from 6:30pm to 8:30pm during
the week to provide leadership to the Adult Choir and Youth Choir groups
Ability to attend a weekly staff meeting is a plus.
Standards of Performance:
1. An annual performance appraisal will be done by the Pastor and/or representatives
of the Church Council.
2. Salary increases will be based on the annual performance appraisal along with
Congregational budget considerations.
Compensation offered:
1. Salary $25,000- $30,000 commensurate with ability and experience
2. 4 weeks paid vacation is provided.
3. An annual $600 Continuing Education reimbursement will be provided for taking music
master classes/seminars, professional memberships etc.
4. Music budget of $2400.00
Position Availability:
1. Immediate vacancy with ongoing interviews
2. Flexible start date
Send Resume and letter of interest to: musicsearch461@gmail.com
Attention: Debbie Greene
443-306-4056