JOB OPENINGS

POSITION: Director of Traditional Worship & Music
                                   
REPORTS TO:  Directing Pastor
POSITION PURPOSE:  To make disciples of Jesus Christ through dynamic traditional music ministry
 
POSITION STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
 
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in music or related field and/or advanced musical training
• Minimum three years of employment in a larger church setting or equivalent experience
• Experience in use of traditional and newer hymnody

• Ability to interact and work independently and collaboratively with diverse staff and community

• Experience and thorough understanding of the United Methodist Church and Wesleyan perspective
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, internet, and other technological resources and willing to learn presentation software

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to effectively supervise others and demonstrate positive accountability to those in authority
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Articulate a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and how this relationship shapes living as a disciple
• Affirm and embrace the mission and vision of Peoria First United Methodist Church
• Demonstrate personal lifestyle, integrity, and values consistent with visible leadership in the church
• Commitment to work in close, supportive, and collegial ways with pastoral leadership and staff

POSITION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Support the Directing Pastor/Worship Team in planning weekly and special worship services
• Select appropriate music for traditional worship services in consultation with Directing Pastor
• Design, implement, and lead overall music series for traditional and special worship services
• Direct all choral (and potentially handbell and brass ensembles) of varying ages and skill levels
• Manage the recruitment, training, and scheduling of volunteer teams of musicians, ushers, and communion stewards
• Recruit, coach, and supervise choral student interns
• Supervise accompanists, instrumental directors, and other traditional worship employees
• Create and manage traditional worship and music budget
• Connect and build partnerships with area-wide music organizations and schools
• Oversee inventory and maintenance of instruments, music, and worship related materials
• Create playlist for worship service using ProPresenter based on sermon notes, bulletin, and other worship documents
• Manage presentation database by the input of songs, liturgy, media, and other media/video elements into ProPresenter
• Oversee team to decorate the Sanctuary for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and special services
• Assist with the music for Alive worship services on Saturdays, in rotation, and as needed – potentially once a month, a minimum of once quarter

POSITION ANCILLARY DUTIES:

• Participate in regular staff meetings and leadership activities
• Attend Church Council and other meetings as required

• Performs other duties as assigned

POSITION: Director of Congregational Care
REPORTS TO: Directing Pastor
POSITION PURPOSE: To make disciples of Jesus Christ through Congregational Care ministry
POSITION STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
 
 
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred
• Two years of experience in managing congregational care ministries preferred
• Ability to interact and work independently and collaboratively with diverse staff and community
• Experience and thorough understanding of the United Methodist Church and Wesleyan perspective
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, internet, and other technological resources
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively demonstrate positive accountability to those in authority
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

 
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Articulate a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and how this relationship shapes living as a disciple
• Affirm, embrace, and promote the mission and vision of Peoria First United Methodist Church
• Demonstrate personal lifestyle, integrity, and values consistent with visible leadership in the church
• Commit to work in close, supportive, and collegial ways with pastoral leadership and staff

 
POSITION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Visit with hospitalized congregants a minimum of twice per week
• Provide oversight to the Caring Hearts ministry for our congregation’s hospitalized and shut-ins
• Follow up with families who have lost a loved one within 2-4 weeks after a funeral
• Ensure that Grief Share classes are offered annually or more often as needed
• Send Grief Share books quarterly to congregants during the first year after their loved one has died
• Maintain database of congregants to whom Grief Share books have been sent
• Assist with funerals that are conducted at the church
• Provide first aid and CPR training for staff and volunteers
• Serve as liturgist in the traditional and contemporary worship services