Bethel Lutheran Church Music Director Mission: to musically lead the congregation in selfless worship and cultivate the talents of volunteer musicians, to the glory of God. Responsibilities: - Work with the pastor in planning and selecting music for services (weekly and special.) - Lead worship for Sunday traditional (8:30am) and contemporary (11:00am) services. - Direct the worship teams (weekly), adult choir and bell choir and children's choir (if needed). - Lead worship for Wednesday services as part of "The Gathering" during the school year. - Lead worship for occasional special services (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Christmas Eve, worship in the park, "sing-alongs" etc.) - Coordinate and lead volunteer worship teams in weekly practice and service. - Maintain music equipment and instrument (Kawai Grand Piano, 3 Octave Hand Bell Set, Yamaha Motif XS8 Keyboard, Choir Risers and Railing,, and more. - Work with office manager to sync Power Point, Pro Presenter, slides and music for worship services. - Must have some knowledge of Sound Equipment and an understanding of Audio Visual Equipment. - Ensure copyright approval for all music. - Oversee storage, organization, and indexing of sheet music collection both on paper and in computer. - Music Director is required to be present for in person worship. - Communicate regularly with the deacon who sits on and oversees the Worship and Music Committee. This committee assist the pastor and music director in planning regular and special worship events. - Assists the director of family ministries with the music for the church's annual Vacation Bible School event, following the pre-determined musical selections that complement the curriculum chosen by the director of family ministries. Expectations: - Demonstrate music making as an act of worship, not a performance. - Pursue creative musical expressions of worship, while also honoring both Lutheran and Bethel's traditions. - Complete tasks and responsibilities without direct supervision and participate in weekly staff meetings. - Able to guide and encourage both those who do and don't read music. - Invite participation while demonstrating reliability, flexibility, patie4nce and a good sense of humor. - Be a flexible team player. Work well with other staff members and volunteers. Qualifications: - Must be a committed Christian who is respectful of Lutheran Doctrine. - Skilled at playing the piano. Able to read from a hymnal as well as lead sheets/chord charts. - Able to plan, teach, lead worship teams, adult and youth choirs, and willingness to direct or oversee a hand bell choir. - Able to pass a background check. Compensation: - Congregational prayer support. - Leadership and encouragement from the pastor and church council. - Part time salaried position (15-20 hours per week) with a bi-monthly rate between $600 and $750 commensurate with experience and specific duties. (Annual $14,400 to $18,000) - Other compensation per employee handbook (vacation time, sick leave, weddings, funerals, etc.) - Negotiable schedule with pastoral approval and input. - Access to the sanctuary piano for private student lessons. Bethel Lutheran Church may terminate employment at will or Director of Music may terminate employment with two week notice. Applicant will be required to submit a cover letter and references.  If interviewed must be prepared to play three pieces.. a hymn, praise song, and prelude music.   If interested please reply to: Bethel Lutheran Church 12919 NE 159th St Brush Prairie,WA  98606 email:  blcoffice@comcast.net