Part-time Director of Music Ministries
Woodhaven Presbyterian Church, Irving, TX
First listing:  10/8/2007
Position Description
Degree requirements:  B.A.
Experience requirements:  Choral directing and vocal coaching
Sunday services: 1
Other weekly services: 0
Occasional services per year: 4
Weekly rehearsals:  1
Choirs & ensembles at church:  Adult = 1, Youth = 0, Children's = 2, Handbell = 1
Choirs & Ensembles that this position will be expected to direct/accompany: the adult choir
Other music staff:  Part-time Organist, Part-time Handbell Director, Part-time Children's Choir Director and accompanist
Compensation
Hours per week: 8
Salary range: $12,000

Benefits:		Major Medical Insurance		Retirement/Pension Plan
		Disability Insurance		Unemployment
		Sick Leave		Paid Vacation; 4 Week
		Housing Allowance		Parental Leave
		Car/Travel Allowance		Continuing Education Funding
		Study/Professional Leave		Book/Music Allowance
	Other Benefits:  Membership in appropriate professional organizations

Church Information
Membership:  325
Avg. attendance: 200
Church budget:  $481,640
Music budget (not including staff salary and benefits):  $6,000
Organ:  Baldwin Electric, 2 manuals
Other instruments:  Pianos, Handbells
Congregation's Expectations:    The music program at Woodhaven should, first and foremost, worship and glorify God, as well as complement the liturgy, the preaching, and the spirit of the people. We are looking for someone who has creative energy and grounding in traditional litrugy. However, we are also open to doing different kinds of music within the traditional framework (e.g. Taize, Iona, etc.). We are looking for someone to help us build the program and who enjoys working with committed volunteers.