Interim Music Director (Santa Rosa, CA)

Date Posted: 
September 14, 2018
Organization Name: 
Presbyterian Church of the Roses
Job Description: 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the congregation (in close coordination with the Pastor of the Presbyterian Church of the Roses) in bringing glory to God through a high quality and engaging worship music program:

  • Serve as the music leader for the 10 am Sunday worship services (and extra services ac-cording to the church calendar during Lent, Easter, and Advent).
  • Plan, prepare and practice music for worship.
  • Work with staff and the worship committee to develop a worship planning calendar ac-cording to church seasons.
  • Play (piano, keyboard, or organ) during worship, occasional funerals, weddings and direct special choral pieces when appropriate.
  • Encourage diversity in presentation (e.g., solo performances, small ensembles) and selec-tion of music for worship (e.g., Sacred traditional, Classical, African, Celtic, Modern sacred music, etc.).
  • Plan, coordinate, and direct the accompanist in rehearsals and worship
  • services.
  • Lead the Adult Choir and the Bellissimo Bell choir:
    • Responsible for the recruitment, care and nurture of choir members.
    • Conduct the adult choirs for the 10 am worship service.
    • Lead choir rehearsals on Sunday morning at 9:15am and on Thursday evenings be-ginning in September through June.
    • Recruit, equip, supervise, and support volunteers who will help lead Adult Choir.
  • Support the Worship committee’s work by communicating with the Pastor and commit-tee members as needed. Attend worship co. meetings once a month, oversee the sound system and provide the worship service music for projection during worship using Media Shout software.
  • Provide instrumental and/or vocal accompaniment as needed for Sacred Space services occasionally.

Administrative duties related to the Music Program:

  • Attend staff meetings and consult with Pastor on weekly bulletin development and at-tend annual planning meeting.
  • Contribute articles to monthly issue of the RoseClippings newsletter that highlight the music program for the congregation.
  • Maintain the church’s music library and computer archives.
  • Track music used for licensing agencies
  • Arrange for substitute musicians/instrumentalists in consultation with the pastor.

Other duties:

  • Edit Audio of Worship Services for Website and submit to website supervisor edited recordings of worship services for CDs of the services.
  • Work with Pastor and Office Staff on Sunday bulletins
  • Oversee “Roses Signature Concert Series” – presented by the Roses Concert committee
  • Oversee maintenance of the church’s musical instruments
  • Secure substitutes as needed for himself/herself for vacation or study leave

Education, Skills, Training, and Experience

  • Degree in Music or Music Education from an accredited college or university. 5 years experience as a choir director.
  • Possess a high-level capability in keyboard/organ and piano and demonstrated ability to sight read music and sing.
  • Openness to musical diversity and creativity.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills.

Supervised by:

  • Head of Staff Pastor (in consultation with the Personnel committee of the church.)

Hours and Duration

  • Interim Director of Music is a professional, part-time position. Expected work hours between 12-13 hours per week. Wednesday staff meeting, Thursday night rehearsals, Sunday worship and occasional special services.
  • Expected term: Three to six months starting November 1st, 2018.

Job Type: Part-time, Pay scaled according to experience

Please email your resume to office@churchoftheroses.org or mail it to
Presbyterian Church of the Roses, 2500 Patio Ct. Santa Rosa, Ca 95405.