Musician Director

Vintage Church

Job Description

Job Title: Music Director

Location: Santa Monica / Trinity

Reports To: Worship Director

Payroll Status: Part time or Full Time


Vintage Church relies on this role to drive musical excellence in our worship gatherings during weekend services and other events. This person would assist the worship leader in leading the musical elements of rehearsals and on stage worship services.


Responsibilities


  • Work closely with the worship director to plan and lead weekly services.
  • Uphold the overall musical excellence of the worship team 
  • Serve as the anchor musician for Sunday services, core vintage events, and other mid-week courses (preferred instrument- electric guitar and keys)
  • Direct and lead musicians on stage with a talk back system during rehearsals and live worship services
  • Oversee the musical development of our volunteer team by 
  • preparing them for upcoming services 
  • holding extra rehearsals 
  • sending post service feedback the following week
  • sending additional resources for skill building
  • musician workshops 
  • Develop and train a core group of instrument section leaders 
  • Schedule teams on Planning Center for Sundays and other events; fill cancellations
  • Develop and oversee auditions for new team members looking to join
  • Plan musical arrangements for special events such as Christmas, Easter, etc. 
  • Work with our production/audio department to achieve the highest quality worship mix for our in-person and online services 
  • Assist Youth Worship Leader in developing musical excellence in the youth team, which may include participating on their team Wednesday nights
  • Fulfill other administrative tasks such as purchasing equipment, paying core musicians, restocking supplies, etc
  • Assist worship director with other departmental projects


Requirements (must-haves to be hired; skills, abilities, traits, characteristics, experiences, education, accomplishments, etc.)


  • Availability to work on Sundays and a few evenings a week
  • An active and vibrant relationship with Jesus
  • An ability to be led by the spirit and direct the team on how to follow the worship leader in those moments
  • High skill proficiency on electric guitar and/or keys
  • Moderate to high musical acumen across other instruments (piano, bass, vocals, drums, guitar, etc)
  • Strong leadership attributes such as confident, clear, and relational communication 
  • A life giving, enthusiastic, positive attitude 
  • A strong desire to develop and train other musicians
  • Previous experience playing in contemporary worship environments
  • Familiarity with modern/contemporary worship music (Bethel, Hillsong, Elevation, etc)


About Vintage Church

We exist to join God ini the renewal of all things.

The great story of the Bible revolves around this amazing and simple truth - God loves us and is committed to restoring and healing our broken lives and the world through Jesus Christ. He invites us, His church, to participate with Him in seeing His Kingdom come, His will be done on earth as it is in heaven.


WHAT WE BELIEVE


Intimacy with God: Our highest privilege and joy is our enjoyment of an intimate and profound relationship with God.


Deep Community: We want Vintage to be the place where you find your home in LA. The church is family.


Loving Mission: We are on mission together seeking the re-evangelization and transformation of society in the love of Jesus Christ.


Word & Spirit: We are rooted in the unchanging truth and gospel of Jesus Christ, committed to deep, gospel-centered discipleship and hunger for the in-filing, presence and empowerment of the Holy Spirit.



Experience Required
1 – 5 years

Type
Full-time

Education Required
High school diploma

Date Posted
3 years ago
Location
Santa Monica, California

Denomination
Non-Denominational

Church Size
1,500-2,000


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