Associate Director of Music Job at Chicagopresbytery in Arlington Heights

Associate Director of Music - First Presbyterian Church - Arlington Heights Position type : Associate Director of Music

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

Supervisor : Director of Music

Hours : Approximately 12-15, 48 weeks per year

Salary : $28,000

About the Position : The Associate Director of Music is a member of the staff and ministry team of First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, ministering to music ministry participants and the congregation through a varied and exciting program of musical offerings each week. The Associate Director of Music serves as primary accompanist for the Adult, Youth and Children’s Choirs, shares keyboard (piano / organ) support for worship services with the Director of Music and occasionally leads choral rehearsals independently.

Qualifications

• Academic training in music performance for the keyboard (piano and organ).
• Basic skills in choral conducting and rehearsal leadership.
• Demonstrated proficiency in :
• playing a variety of keyboard repertoire for piano and organ
• leading reformed worship from the keyboard
• accompanying choirs for rehearsal (parts) and following a director
• leading effective rehearsals
• Good organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Excellent relationship skills, especially in being able to work effectively with church staff, music volunteers and congregation.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

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