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Position SummaryThe responsibility of the Music Director at Clairlea Park Presbyterian Church is to lead and develop the congregations worship music ministry. It is a part-time position (8-10 hours per week). We value a rich diversity of stylesfrom traditional hymns to more contemporary expressionsalways with the goal of helping the congregation praise God with sincerity, beauty, and joy. The Music Director plays a key leadership role in shaping the churchs worship, working closely with the minister and Session.Reporting StructureHired by: The Session of Clairlea Park Presbyterian ChurchSupervised by: The MinisterSession Liaison: A designated elder will serve as the Music Directors point of contact to bring to Session any employment matters.Key ResponsibilitiesWorship LeadershipBe an integral part of the ministry team.Select and prepare music for Sunday worship and special services in collaboration with the minister.Lead congregational singing and provide musical accompaniment on piano and/or organ.Coordinate and develop musical offerings from soloists, duets, ensembles, and instrumental groups.Introduce and promote a variety of musical styles in a way that serves the theology and worship life of the congregation.Choir LeadershipDirect a small volunteer choir and actively seek new choir members from the congregation and elsewhere.Plan and lead weekly choir rehearsals during the non-summer months.Choose appropriate music that match the abilities of the choir and support the themes of worship.Ensemble and Music DevelopmentEncourage and cultivate musical gifts within the congregation and the wider community.Recruit, mentor, and schedule musicians for worship services, and notify Session in advance of any guest musicians.Develop special music for Advent, Christmas, Holy Week, and other seasons as able.Planning and AdministrationParticipate in regular planning meetings with the minister.Maintain the churchs music library, instruments, and other resources.Order resources appropriate to music ministry within the budget, in consultation with the Minister and Session.Bring requests for special services to the Session for approval (Book of Forms 111.1).Compile and complete the online annual Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) report.Meet annually with the Session for mutual support and visioning.Will become familiar with and work under the Leading with Care guidelines of the PCC.QualificationsA commitment to Christian faith and to the worship life of the congregation.Proficiency in piano and/or organ required.Experience in church music leadership preferred.Ability to work with a range of musical styles and levels of musicianship.Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; comfortable working collaboratively with volunteers.Personal QualitiesWe are looking for someone who:Is flexible, creative, and willing to experiment with different musical styles of worship.Encourages participation and builds up the gifts of others.Works cooperatively and respectfully with the minister and Session.Compensation and BenefitsRenewable Annual ContractProbationary Period: 3 months after starting date.Compensation: Negotiable, based upon experiencePlaying at weddings or funerals will be compensated with a negotiated fee.The Music Director is entitled to take up to four (4) Sundays off per year with compensation. The Music Director will avoid taking time off in the busy weeks leading up to Christmas and Easter. A request for vacation should be made in writing to the Session Liason at least 2 weeks in advance.When the Music Director is absent, he/she is responsible to secure a substitute musician.If the Music Director takes off more vacation Sundays, the Music Director will pay the substitute musician directly.In case of illness, the stipend will be paid for up to 2 weeks.To apply, please submit your cover letter and resumeBy mail:Clairlea Park Presbyterian ChurchMusic Director Search Committee3236 St. Clair Avenue EastScarborough, Ontario M1L 1V7By email: include Music Director Search in subject line. #J-18808-Ljbffr