Full-time Director
of Music Ministry
Clinton Presbyterian Church, Clinton, NJ
First listing: 3/24/2008 revised 4/7/2008
Position Description
Degree
requirements: Bachelor's Degree in music theory, Master's preferred.
Experience
requirements: 5 or more years directing vocal and instrumental music in worship
Sunday
services: 2
Other weekly
services: 0
Occasional
services per year: 6
Weekly
rehearsals: 4-5
Choirs
& ensembles at church: Adult = 1, Youth = 1, Children's
= 1, Handbell = 9, Informal Worship Team
Choirs & Ensembles
that this position will be expected to direct/accompany:Chanbcel (adult) choir, Informal Worship Team, Children's choir, Youth choir
Other
music staff: paid Organist, several volunteer pianists, several instrumentalists
Compensation
Hours
per week: 40+
Salary
range: negotiable revised 4/7/2008
| Benefits: |
 |
Major Medical Insurance |  |
Retirement/Pension Plan |
|
Disability Insurance | |
Unemployment | |
|
Sick Leave | |
Paid Vacation; 2 Weeks | |
|
Housing Allowance | |
Parental Leave | |
|
Car/Travel Allowance | |
Continuing Education Funding | |
|
Study/Professional Leave | |
Book/Music Allowance | |
| Other Benefits: Other benefits negotiable | ||||
Church Information
Membership: 490
Avg. attendance: 240
Church
budget: $500,000
Music
budget (not including staff salary and benefits): $2,000
Organ: October 2007 Custom model, 3 manuals, 19 ranks
Other
instruments: Pianos, Handbells, Orff, 5 octaves of Handbells
Congregation's Expectations: Music is an essential ministry in the life of CPC. The purpose of music in our worship is to lead the congregation in responding to the grace, love and joy of God the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. CPC is committed to providing diverse styles of Christ-centered worship, including vocal and instrumental music. The Director of Music Ministries, working cooperatively with the Pastor(s) and other church ministries, supports the overall goals of CPC to bring creative leadership and excellence to our music program.
As a member of the leadership team, the Director of Music Ministries promotes music as an expression of our worship through exhortation, education and outreach. The Director of Music Ministries strives to glorify God while encouraging musicians to maintain this same perspective.
Additional Comments: Qualifications
1. Strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
2. Team player.
3. Proficiency in playing piano and organ.
4. Demonstrated ability to bring creativity and professional excellence to all musical presentations, traditional or contemporary in nature.
Application deadline: 15 June 2008
Position to be filled by: ASAP
Contact Person: Eileen Mansfield
Clinton Presbyterian Church
P.O. Box 5212
91 Center Street
Clinton, NJ 08809
Church
phone: (908) 735-5029
Contact
phone:
Fax:
Website: www.clintonpresbyterian.net
E-mail: efm48@embarqmail.com