Ebenezer Baptist Church Hampton

Music Director Job Requisition / Announcement

Ebenezer Baptist Church (EBC) Hampton, Virginia

EBC Music Director/Worship Leader Job Vacancy Announcement

Employment Status: This is a Part-Time position. The following is the minimum guidelines & requirements required to execute the assigned duties.

• Initial 3-month probationary period
• Attendance of all regular EBC Choir functions
• Any other time as required to fulfill the duties of the Music Director of the EBC Choir (i.e., external services)
• Part of the selection process includes the Director finalist selectees auditioning with the various EBC Choirs for (2 to 3) weeks, with compensation

Qualifications:

• Called by God to Minister to the Church as the Music Director
• Proficient in reading music required
• Three – Five years’ experience teaching multiple choir formats
• Bachelor of Music, and or Master of Music Degree is preferred
• Person of Character and Integrity required
• Ability to lead multiple EBC Choirs & musicians
• Willingness to participate, and prepare music that is spiritual lifting for the EBC congregation as a whole
• Develop, train, and encourage musical talents of the Church membership
• Maintain church instruments in good order
• Supervise musician’s rehearsals and performance schedules

Responsibilities:

• To meet with the Chairman of the EBC Trustee Board & Leadership on a regular basis
• To work collaboratively with the EBC Choirs
• To work collaboratively with the EBC Audio/Media Ministry coordinator
• To be diligent and on time for all EBC Choir rehearsals (i.e., Thursday’s evenings, Sunday services)
• To coordinate and direct the EBC Choirs and coordinate music selections
• Be available for special services (i.e., Revivals and Funerals)
• All musical activities/services must be EBC related unless approved by the EBC Pastor or delegated EBC Leadership

Compensation:

Rate of compensation shall be based on Musical Experience, Education, and shall be within the framework of the EBC Annual budget.

• The salary shall be negotiable at approximately $50 per hour based on experience

This Job Announcement Period: (1 November 2022 thru 6 January 2023)

Job Types: Part-time; Annual Contract (Estimated @ 30 hrs. per month)

Pay: Approximately $50 per hour

Benefits:  N/A

Schedule:

• Weekdays “Thursday evening” Rehearsals
• Weekends only “Sunday Service”

Ability to relocate: N/A                      

Work Location: 171 Semple Farm Road,

Hampton Virginia. 23666

Email Resumes to [email protected]

Mail Resumes to: Ebenezer Baptist Church, 171 Semple Farm Road, Hampton VA. 23666 (EBC Trustee Board)

Ebenezer Baptist Church Hampton