Worship Leader, Part-Time, American Baptist: Jamaica Plain, MA
The First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain Worship Leader Job Description
GENERAL UNDERSTANDINGS:
Music is a vital part of the life of faith. In coordination with the pastor, the Worship Leader exercises an important ministry that reaches out to all members of the congregation and the community. To this end:
- The Worship Leader agrees to recognize and facilitate the pastoral dimension of this position by serving as a minister, educator, and principal musician of this congregation.
- The Worship Leader and the Pastors agree to meet regularly so as to affect collegiality in the ministry of music.
HOURS OF WORK:
4-5 hours per week–including Sunday mornings and other hours as required (worship planning or staff meetings)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Compensation is $8,000/year, paid bi-weekly. At this time there are no other benefits associated with this position. Both the Worship Leader and the Church may terminate employment at will, but recognize that 30 days of advance written notice is preferable.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Support the mission and ministry of our intergenerational, multi-cultural, welcoming and affirming congregation.
- Lead singing and music for weekly worship services and special occasions in the life of the church. An understanding of Christian worship and a wide musical repertoire is expected (hymnody, gospel, jazz, folk, world, classical, pop/rock etc.)
- Work as a team with the pastors, pianist and other staff to coordinate, plan and integrate music into the life of the church.
- Facilitate and encourage participation of church members in the musical life of the church, for example, congregational singing, musical groupings (e.g. choir) and soloists/instrumentalists.
- Bring in guest musicians as needed. Assist in finding a substitute when necessary.
- Communicate with staff and volunteers as required, provide resources and advice for pastor and church members, attend occasional meetings.
CONTACT
Please email a cover letter and resume to Rev. Ashlee Wiest-Laird at pastor@firstbaptistjp.org
We hope to hire immediately.
First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain is a multi-cultural, theologically progressive, welcoming and affirming congregation.