Part-time Director
of Music
First Presbyterian Church, Morehead City, NC
First listing: 3/12/2008 Revised 3/31/2008
Position Description
Degree
requirements: A degree in the field of sacred music, music education, minister of music, or comparable professional experience. Must possess the skill to play the organ and piano, and to direct choirs of all age groups. Must have organizational, administrative and leadership skills and display Christian attributes of faith and character in both professional and personal life.
Experience
requirements: Must have documented experience playing/accompanying choirs, and organizing and managing a music program.
Sunday
services: 2
Other weekly
services: occasional
Occasional
services per year: 5, plus weddings and funerals
Weekly
rehearsals: 2-3
Choirs
& ensembles at church: Adult = 2, Youth = 0, Children's
= 1, Handbell = 1
Choirs & Ensembles
that this position will be expected to direct/accompany:
2 adult choirs + supervision of total church music program, including special music programs and events, as well as planning, and leading special musical trips and retreat.
Other
music staff: none
Compensation
Hours
per week: 30
Salary
range: Salary is competitive with other area churches of similar size.
| 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; number of weeks depends on years of service | |
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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: Church offers benefits in the form of a cafeteria plan. There is a line item in the budget to fund music education opportunities. | ||||
Church Information
Membership: 600
Avg. attendance: 250
Church
budget: $
Music
budget (not including staff salary and benefits): $
Organ: Visser Roland Revised 3/31/2008
Other
instruments: Pianos, Handbells, Electric keyboard
Congregation's Expectations: The congregation expects music to have a part in fostering a caring community of faith both within and without the church. Music programs in our sanctuary highlight the exceptional instrumentation and musical talent of the church, and also attract non members of the community.
Additional Comments:
Application deadline: 31 May 2008
Position to be filled by: 15 August 2008
Contact Person: Mary Lou Kay
First Presbyterian Church
1604 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
Church
phone: (252) 247-2202
Contact
phone: (252) 247-3081
Fax:
Website: www.firstpresmhc.org
E-mail: jkay@ec.rr.com