he Director of Music and Arts is called to provide leadership in crafting a dynamic, creative music and arts ministry in all aspects of worship and the community life of UCCSV. They are responsible for the overall development, management, and growth of this ministry for children, youth, and adults so as to enhance worship, build community, and offer an extravagant welcome to all.
Due to the nature of this position the Director of Music and Arts would be expected to be on site at the church for regular rehearsals and for Sunday morning worship services (in addition to occasional special worship services throughout the year such as Good Friday or Ash Wednesday). However, there is flexibility in terms of remote work and online attendance for regular staff meetings and collaboration with the worship planning team. Job-sharing (i.e., separating accompanist and director duties) is an option with this position.
Ministry Responsibilities
Provides leadership to support the mission of the church through music and the arts.
Directs, accompanies, supervises, plans, and/or provides all musical elements of worship and special services, including but not limited to the Adult/Youth and Children’s Choirs. These choirs are made up of volunteers with a wide range of musical experience.
Conducts regular and supplemental (as necessary) rehearsals for the Adult/Youth and Children’s Choirs.
Provides appropriate musical elements for all activities within the music ministry, including selection of repertoire in consultation with the Pastor in a timely fashion.
Enhances the expression of faith by incorporating a broad musical spectrum, from diverse time periods, genres, and cultures.
Creates videos or audio tracks of instrumentals and/or choir pieces occasionally as needed for hybrid and online worship.
Encourages and fosters the musical and artistic talents of all members and worshipers of UCCSV.
Serves as primary accompanist as musical needs of the church dictate.
Supports musical and artistic expression with other faith communities, such as intra- and interfaith services.
Maintains collegial and productive working relationships with the Pastor and groups assigned to plan and participate in worship and special services.
Administrative Responsibilities
Coordinates the use and proper maintenance of UCCSV’s musical instruments, including a Rodgers electronic 2 manual organ with full pedal board and a Yamaha C Series 7 foot grand piano.
Oversees the maintenance and organization of the UCCSV Music Library.
Obtains and reports copyright permission to reprint, stream, and record hymns and songs for the congregation.
Arranges for a substitute or guest music director, or additional musicians for special worship services, as necessary.
Develops, manages, and operates within a yearly budget for UCCSV’s music and arts ministry in consultation with the Pastor and the Board of Deacons.
Receives direction from the Pastor, collaborates with the worship team, and reports to the Board of Deacons. This includes weekly Church Staff meetings, a monthly report to the Board of Deacons, and periodic worship team meetings.