Transitional Director of Music

Job Details: Job Location: FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

• Dallas, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Position Summary FPC Dallas seeks a Transitional Director of Music who shares our expectation that good church music should be directional, leading us to places where it sounds to our souls as though every prayer has a chance to be heard; and be vibrational, as if trembling rhythmically, burdened by a weighty proclamation from God that all creation must immediately hear. As leader of the music department, including a 30–40-member choir and professional section leaders, the Director will engage and motivate staff across all program areas.

Essential Functions

Collaborate with pastoral staff in shaping the theological and musical character of worship Direct the Chancel Choir in preparing for and leading worship at the 11:00 a.m. service Coordinate and plan musical leadership for the 8:30 a.m. Chapel service Direct and plan musical offerings for Advent, Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, Easter, and other significant liturgical occasions when the church gathers Coordinate and provide musical leadership for all weddings and memorial services Attend meetings of the Worship Leadership Team and Worship Committee Oversee the maintenance of the church’s music archives, supplies, and instruments Supervise music staff and coordinate volunteers Manage the annual worship and music budget and provide timely payroll and expense reports to the Finance Office Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: Strong commitment to serving Christ in a diverse faith community Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Sacred Music, or Bachelor of Music Education degree; advanced degrees and/or performance certificates in these areas preferred Minimum 5 years of training and experience Experience in planning and leadership of worship in the Reformed tradition