Part-time Director
of Music
White Clay Creek Presbyterian Church, Newark, DE
First listing: 3/24/2008
Position Description
Degree
requirements: B.A. in Music or equivalent
Experience
requirements: Prefer experience in leadership of music in a church setting; and experience leading musical groups involving different styles of music, and/or music programs with a substantial element of teaching.
Sunday
services: 2
Other weekly
services: 0
Occasional
services per year: 7
Weekly
rehearsals: 2
Choirs
& ensembles at church: Adult = 1, Youth = 0, Children's
= 1, Handbell = 1, Praise Team
Choirs & Ensembles
that this position will be expected to direct/accompany:
Music Director has oversight for each group which may include directing or finding volunteers to direct.
Other
music staff: Plan to hire accompanist once Director position has been filled
Compensation
Hours
per week: 24
Salary
range: $24,000
| Benefits: |
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Major Medical Insurance | |
Retirement/Pension Plan |
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Disability Insurance | |
Unemployment | |
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Sick Leave | |
Paid Vacation | |
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Housing Allowance | |
Parental Leave | |
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Car/Travel Allowance | |
Continuing Education Funding | |
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Study/Professional Leave | |
Book/Music Allowance | |
| Other Benefits: negotiable | ||||
Church Information
Membership: 500
Avg. attendance: 275
Church
budget: $517,000
Music
budget (not including staff salary and benefits): $1,500
Organ: 1998
Allen, 3 manuals
Other
instruments: Pianos, Handbells, drums, keyboard, Choir Chimes
Congregation's Expectations: The Director of Music will have overall responsibility for the music ministry of WCCPC. The major duties include collaborating with the Pastors to create Christ-centered worship that enables and inspires people to draw nearer to God, recruiting and developing participants in the Music Ministry, and the development of a strong team of lay leaders able to lead individual music ministries. The music director will provide oversight and guidance to this team. Additional responsibilities include developing and directing the choir in the traditional worship service; providing leadership to the Praise Team in the contemporary worship service; and providing for music in special and seasonal services, including but not limited to the Christmas and Easter Cantata.
Additional Comments: The requirements of the position are a person with a mature Christian faith, who desires an active role in a vibrant local church, and who has a BA degree in Music, or equivalent. Preference for candidates with experience in leadership of music in a church setting; and with experience leading musical groups involving different styles of music, and/or candidates involved in music programs with a substantial element of teaching. Competence in building and nurturing teamwork, organizational skills, and strong interpersonal skills are required.
Resumes (including at least three names & addresses of references) should be mailed to:
Music Search Committee
WCCPC
15 Polly Drummond Hill Road
Newark, DE 1911
Inquiries by email may be directed to Jeff Jordan, chair of the Search Committee, at 29901@udel.edu. For further information about WCCPC, visit http://www.wccpc.org
The Search Committee will begin to review applications March 1, and will continue until the position is filled.
Application deadline: Until position is filled
Position to be filled by: open
Contact Person: Jeff Jordan
White Clay Creek Presbyterian Church
15 Polly Drummond Hill Road
Newark, DE 19711
Church
phone: (302) 737-2100
Contact
phone:
Fax:
Website: www.wccpc.org
E-mail: 29901@udel.edu