Director of Worship, Music, and Arts

POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking a full-time Director of Worship, Music, and Arts who will further First Methodist Carrollton’s vision of filling every neighborhood with the Good News of God’s love through developing and facilitating dynamic, inspiring, engaging and energetic worship experiences.

Worship is more than just great music and stage presence; worship is an experience; it is an expression of our recognition for who God is and a thankfulness for His goodness. We are looking for someone who can bring great energy to our worship experience and lead the congregation in excellent modern worship while honoring tradition, incorporating the worship team, instrumentals, choir and other art forms.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

• Has proficiency in both singing and playing the piano, with the ability to lead the congregation and worship team while playing, including the verbal and musical ability to segue between songs and provide musical interludes as appropriate for the uninterrupted flow of worship.
• Is fluent in instrumental and choral music as well as leading modern worship.
• Understands and appreciates both traditional and contemporary music and worship styles.
• Has the ability to recruit, train, empower and lead a team of both volunteer and paid musicians.
• Is passionate about Jesus and places a high value of excellence in worship.
• Is organized and manages time effectively.
• Exhibits a spirit of cooperation and teamwork among the worship team, including but not limited to vocalists, instrumentalists and the adult choir.
• Is experienced as a strong communicator verbally, in writing, and in listening skills.
• Is future focused and innovative, introducing unique ways for worship to be experienced.
• Is ready and willing to become invested in this church as your church home.
• Has proficiency in multi-track layering enhancement software such as MainStage.
• Holds a bachelor’s degree in a related field, preferably music, with experience as a worship leader.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve and support the vision, mission and strategic plan of the church.
• Work in collaboration with pastoral and worship staff to plan and cast a vision for weekly and special worship service experiences.
• Develop and implement processes and policies that encourage excellence in Worship.
• Create, plan, coordinate and lead all music for weekly and special worship service experiences.
• Ability to build, inspire and lead a team of volunteer and paid band musicians and vocalists, along with an adult choir.
•  Ability to build a strong and cohesive team with the Communications and Production Directors.
• Oversee and manage the Music & Arts budget.

WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week requiring flexibility in schedule to meet requirements. Evening and weekend hours required.

To apply, send cover letter, resume and any worship leading samples to [email protected]

First Methodist Carrollton