Full-time Music Associate
First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL
First listing: 4/25/2008
Position Description
Degree
requirements: Bachelor of Music
Experience
requirements: 5 years experience in protestant church music
Sunday
services: 2
Other weekly
services: 0
Occasional
services per year: 6
Weekly
rehearsals: 3-4
Choirs
& ensembles at church: Adult = 1, Youth = 2, Children's
= 2, Handbell = 0
Choirs & Ensembles
that this position will be expected to direct/accompany:
Jr. Hi Choir - 40 members
Sr. Hi Choir -65 members
assist with Adult Choir and Children's Choirs when necessary
Other
music staff:
Minister of Music - Full Time
Administrative Assistant - Full Time
Assistant Organist - part time
Music Assistant to children - part time
Compensation
Hours
per week: Full-time
Salary
range: $50,000
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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 | |
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Church Information
Membership: 2,800
Avg. attendance: 1,100
Church
budget: $2,000,000
Music
budget (not including staff salary and benefits): $30,000
Organ: 1988 Moeller/Guzowski&Steppe, 4 manuals, 65 ranks
Other
instruments: Pianos, Handbells, Orff
Congregation's Expectations: Full time Associate in Music for large protestant congregation with a long history of traditional choral and instrumental music. Candidate must have a degree in music and 5 years experience with skills in voice building and piano accompaniment. Required also is a Christian background and excellent skills in relating to teenagers, adults, and a multiple staff program. The high school choir sings weekly in worship, performs a Broadway Musical each year and takes an annual summer concert tour. Must work closely with the Youth Minister and a vital youth program.
Additional Comments:
Application deadline: 1 June 2008
Position to be filled by: 1 June 2008
Contact Person: Robin McEachern
First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale
401 SE 5th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Church
phone: (954) 462-6200
Contact
phone: (954) 462-6200 xt 228
Fax: (954) 462-6851
Website: www.firstpres.cc
E-mail: RobinM@firstpres.cc