First Baptist Church of Alhambra Choir Director Job Description

Overview
The Choir Director is an integral part of the ministry of the Church; a committed Christian who is deepening their personal relationship with Jesus Christ and is a model to others.

Qualifications
1. Must pass Criminal background and Child abuse clearance.
2. Mature and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
3. Lives an exemplary life based on clear biblical principles
4. Supports and agrees of the mission, principle, and bylaws of FBCA
5. If not a member of FBCA be willing to become a member and be an active member of FBCA
6. Accomplished vocalist with choral group experience.
7. Instrumental skills such as piano, guitar, etc. (Helpful, but not required).
8. Bachelor's degree in music preferred or equivalent experience.
9. Ability to lead and perform various styles of music.
10. High level of musicianship.
12. Excellent personal communication skills essential: enthusiastic, positive, and
Organized.
13. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and aptitude to learn other software applications
14. visionary and a builder.

Responsibilities

1. Prepare and direct anthems for the Sunday morning service once a month as well as preparing special Cantatas (programs) at Christmas and Easter. The anthems should be appropriately coordinated with the Pastor's sermon.
2. Rehearse the choir weekly on Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 in Room 103, and as additional times identified as special needs.
3. Work closely with accompanists, providing music well in advance of a rehearsal.
4. Maintain the music library (file and organize); keeping the music room orderly and neat.
5. Recruit and develop new choir members.

Accountability

1. The Senior Pastor and the leader of the Worship Arts Team.
2. Attend Worship Arts Team meetings to facilitate communication and planning.
(Meetings are held monthly or bi-monthly, as needed.)
3. Attend Church Staff meetings on Tuesday morning from 9:00 am to 12 pm.

Terms of employment

1. Weekly hours
a. Tuesday Staff Meetings – 9am – 12pm (as needed)
b. Thursday Rehearsals - 7:00pm – 8:30pm
c. Monthly Choir Anthem – 10:00am – 12:00pm
d. Planning Time – 2 hours
e. Worship Team meeting – (as needed)

2. Probationary Period – first 3 months as determined by Worship Team members
and Senior Pastor.
3. Choir does not meet, practice, or perform during the months of June and July.

Compensation

1. As full compensation for all services provided the employee shall be paid at the rate of $25 at 10 hrs a week with the expected hours mentioned above to be worked each week. Such payments shall be subject to such normal statutory deductions by the Employer.
2. The salary mentioned in paragraph (I) (a) shall be reviewed on an annual basis
3. All reasonable expenses arising out of employment shall be reimbursed assuming the sum has been authorized prior to being incurred and with the provision of appropriate receipts.

To apply please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Website

fbcalhambra.org