Minister Of Music Job Description

Principal Function: The Minister of Music is responsible to the Pastor for assisting the church in planning, conducting and evaluating a comprehensive program for music in the church.

Responsibilities:
1. Organize, direct and evaluate the music program of the church.
2. Assist the pastor in planning congregational services and music of the church.
3. Direct music groups and congregational singing.
4. Coordinate the performance schedules of music groups and individuals in the functions of the church.
5. Arrange and provide music for special projects, ministries, and other church-related activities in cooperation with appropriate individuals or groups.
6. Provide sound support for weddings and funerals as requested.
7. Be responsible for enlisting and training leaders for the Music Ministry of the church.
8. Be responsible for music, supplies, instruments, and the sound systems to support the Music Ministry of the church.
9. Prepare and administer a yearly budget for the Music Ministry of the church as directed.
10. Organize and direct opportunities of fellowship for the Music Ministry.
11. Be responsible for all instrumentalists.
12. Perform other responsibilities as requested.

Benefits and Work Schedule
1. The Minister of Music position is a full-time position and is eligible for benefits as prescribed in the Church Personnel and Policies manual which includes health care for employee and family and life insurance. Health care is 90% paid for by church and life insurance is 80% paid by church. Retirement benefits includes an automatic 10% of salary to retirement account by church to the employee’s church sponsored retirement account. Other insurance products are available for purchase by employee such as dental, disability etc.

2. The compensation for this position is determined in the church budget.