Position OpeningTitle: Director of Music Ministries
Position Description:
St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Barrington, Illinois, is seeking a full-time Director of Music Ministries to lead the parish into a new era of musical and spiritual growth, grounded in the Episcopal tradition and based on the church's newly created music vision.
The successful candidate will::
- oversee and direct musical groups (currently two adult, handbell, and youth choirs) projects and initiatives including recruitment, scheduling and fundraising.
- develop and promote in-house musical events and education, community outreach and external ministry initiatives.
- serve as member of the church leadership team led by the Rector, the vestry, and Associates for Community Life, Worship, Formation, and Operations
- give counsel, arrange and provide music for worship services, ministries and special functions including weddings and funerals.
- develop and adhere to annual music budget
- maintain the music library and all related records and reports pertaining to music licensing and use of music resources.
- keep abreast of current music methods, materials, promotions and administration, using them to enhance church growth and development.
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
- education and experience in choral conducting
- ability to lead choral and instrumental musicians and play keyboards; the director may supervise and occasionally substitute for the organist.
- proven ability to recruit and empower volunteers of all music ministries
- education and/or experience in arts administration is desired along with accreditation in church music
- experience with building and executing a music ministry strategy with both short and long-term goals is a strong plus
- training in anti-abuse and anti-racism through the Diocese of Chicago will be required unless the successful candidate has already been certified.
St. Michael's Episcopal Church is an equal opportunity employer.
Send resume with salary expectations to: grantspop@comcast.net or mail to: Jim Steed, 927 Banbury Ct, Schaumburg, IL, 60194-2239