Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church is located in Marin City, CA and we are seeking a part-time Music Director. This is a contract position with a salary dependent on experience.
Preferred Start Date: January 15, 2023
Guiding Principles of Worship at Saint Andrew Presbyterian
1. Sunday morning worship service shall be conducted live and in-person with musician present
2.  Creation and maintenance of a choir for the spiritual and musical development of membership
3. Open to all genres of music with the most prominent of which is the African American religious tradition
Number of hours worked per week: 6 – 8 hours for a Traditional Sunday Service (including 1 choir practice per week) Must be available for three special services (Christmas Eve, Emancipation Service, and annual concert practice and preparation for special services shall be negotiated)
Summary: The Music Director guides the church music program at our multi-cultural, multi-racial African American Church to include traditional Presbyterian hymns and/or contemporary music, utilizing and directing a volunteer choir and/or building a contemporary music team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
·  Ensure that appropriate music is chosen for each Sunday and special events, in consultation with Pastor.
·  Lead choir and/or music team during worship on Sunday mornings.
·  Work with pastor to ensure the best worship experience possible every Sunday morning and holidays.
·  Must be proficient at playing piano to accompany choir and congregation in singing.
·  Must be physically present when directing music online. Prefer someone who understands Zoom and online technologies.
Qualifications:
·  Must be a proficient pianist and accompanist. Experience with a broad array of church music, including contemporary worship music preferred.
·  Must be an excellent communicator, comfortable with verbal, written and electronic communication.
·  Must be familiar with or become familiar with the unique worship tradition of the African American Church as it applies to church music.
·   Must be able to work effectively with volunteers.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in music or 2 years church music experience. College music students are welcome to apply. Must be able to read music. Someone with previous experience directing choirs is preferred.
Work Environment
Must be available to work on Sundays and Church holidays, particularly Christmas, Holy Week and Easter. Must be willing to work additional hours, as needed. Must be able to make time during the week or before services to lead, coach and instruct volunteer choirs and musicians.
Website: https://www.saintandrewpc.org/
Please send your resume and brief cover letter to: Pastor Floyd Thompkins, [email protected], 415-332-1011
Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church, Marin City
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