Music Director

Position Summary  The responsibility of the Music Director at Clairlea Park Presbyterian Church is to lead and develop the congregation’s worship music ministry. It is a part-time position (8-10 hours per week). We value a rich diversity of styles—from traditional hymns to more contemporary expressions—always 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 church’s worship, working closely with the minister and Session.
Reporting Structure   Hired by:
The Session of Clairlea Park Presbyterian Church
Supervised by:
The Minister
Session Liaison: A designated elder will serve as the Music Director’s point of contact to bring to Session any employment matters.

Key Responsibilities  Worship Leadership   Be 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 Leadership   Direct 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 Development   Encourage 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 Administration   Participate in regular planning meetings with the minister.
Maintain the church’s 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.
Qualifications   A 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 Qualities   We 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 Benefits   Renewable Annual Contract
Probationary Period: 3 months after starting date.
Compensation:
Negotiable, based upon experience
Playing 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 resume   By mail:
Clairlea Park Presbyterian Church
Music Director Search Committee
3236 St. Clair Avenue East
Scarborough, Ontario M1L 1V7
By email:  clairlea
Please include “Music Director Search” in subject line.

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