First Baptist Church of Suitland
Music Director/Worship Leader Job Description
Employment Status: This is a part-time position. The following is the minimum time required to execute the given duties.
- Initial 3-month probationary period
- Attendance of all regular church meetings
- Attendance of all special church functions as they relate to the FBCS Choir
- Attendance of all FBCS Choir related activities
- Any other time as required to fulfill the duties of the Music Director/Worship Leader of the FBCS Choir (i.e., external services)
Qualifications:
- Called by God to Minister to the Church as a Music Director/Worship Leader
- Proficient in reading music
- Three – Five years’ experience teaching multiple choir formats
- Bachelor of Music and Master of Music is preferred
- Person of Character and Integrity
- Ability to lead the FBCS band
- Willingness to participate and prepare music that is spiritual and educational for the FBCS church as a whole
Responsibilities:
- To meet with the Pastor of FBCS on a regular basis
- To work collaboratively with the FBCS Choir President
- To work collaboratively with the Audio/Media Ministry
- To be diligent and on time for all FBCS Choir rehearsals (i.e., Saturday)
- To lead the FBCS Choir and direct music
- Be available for special services (i.e., revival and funerals)
- Submit quarterly reports for church business meetings
- Submit Budget Forecast for upcoming Fiscal Year (annually)
- Complete FBCS Orientation training (4-week)
- All activities/services must be FBCS related unless approved by the FBCS Pastor
Compensation: Rate of compensation will be based on experience and education and shall be within the framework of the church budget.
- The salary will be in the range of $18k – $20K per year based on experience
- The paid vacation will be according to the guidelines as set up by the personnel committee (i.e., 1-3 years = 2 Sundays; 4-8 years = 3 Sundays; 9 years = 4 Sundays; and 10 years = 5 Sundays not taken consecutively
- All paid vacation needs to be submitted a minimum of two Sundays in advance
Contact Information
If you are interested, please send your resume along with three references and video recording in a church setting (minimum of 3-5 minutes) to fbcs@fbcsuitland.org. Please include “Music Director/Worship Leader” in the subject.