Music Director Jobs in California

Position Summary

Scope:

Palma Ceia Baptist Church (PCBC) is a vibrant Baptist charismatic congregation in the heart of Hayward, with a vision to reach our ever-changing community and to impact our world! We are in search of a Music Director (MD) who will design and plan music worship services. The ideal candidate can read music improvise, sing, play multiple instruments (with an emphasis on keyboard and organ), as well as direct choirs, band and lead worship.

The Music Director receives vision from the Pastor and connects all musical needs for a service. This person will be responsible for working with the Audio Visual (AV) Team to maintain excellent musical quality. As a vital member of the leadership team, the MD is a full stakeholder in the vison, mission, and values of PCBC.

The Music Director is responsible to the Pastor for assisting in developing, planning, conducting and evaluating a comprehensive music program that actively engages the congregation in worship through music.

Responsibilities of the Music Director, but not limited to:

Direct the planning, coordination, operation, and evaluation of a comprehensive music program.

· Maintain a consistent band by recruiting instrumentalists as needed.

· Schedule musician and vocal rehearsals and services

· Locate, create, and update chord charts for PCBC musicians

· Assist Worship Leader in directing the band during rehearsals and services

· Keep the Music Team up to date weekly with Mp3 and/or Mp4 files and music charts

· Interface with AV Team Lead to discuss band needs and logistical considerations

· Assist with recruiting vocalists and instrumentalists

· Consistently give feedback to musicians to ensure growth; give formal evaluation to musicians twice a year

· Maintain a Church Music Council

o Serve as chairman of the Church Music Council; coordinate the church music program with the calendar and church mission.

o train members of the council and all music leaders

o guide the council in determining music program goals, organization, leadership, facilities, finances and administrative procedures.

· Reports to and assist the Pastor in planning congregational services of the church; coordinate the selection of the music.to enhance the sermon message.

· Serve as a resource for church members on music for weddings, funerals, memorial services and special services.

· Direct music groups and congregational singing.

· Responsible for enlisting and training leaders for the church music program.

· Supervise the work of the music team in the music program.

· Maintain consistent in-person choir rehearsals and communicate with choir members via email.

· Plan music for weekly worship services, special occasions and holidays.

· Prepare and administer the music program budget.

· Assume such other duties as may be assigned by the Pastor.

· Keep informed on current music methods, materials, promotions, and administration, utilizing them where appropriate.

· Coordinate the training and use of instrumentalists and vocalists in groups or soloist.

· Maintain a consistent band by recruiting instrumentalists as needed.

Job Skills & Qualifications:

· Strong key board, vocal and instrument skills

· A minimum of 5 years of experience leading a gospel choir and / or church worship team

· Strong administrative, communication, and people skills

Required:

· Willingness to actively participate in PCBC events and activities

· Believes in, and has personal experience with, the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and the supernatural manifestation gifts

· Be familiar with and ability to lead most current Christian worship songs

· Teach new songs

· Ability to adapt to playing spontaneous music requests

Strongly Preferred:

· The ability to sing melody on pitch and easily recognize harmony

· Has experience with sound mixing and recording

· A basic knowledge of musical gear and technical tools

· Can play multiple instruments well, including the mixed keyboard and Hammond® Organ

Pay: $24,000.00 - $27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Experience:

• Church Musician: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Hayward, CA 94544 (Required)

Work Location: In person