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
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