Address
811 N. Catalina Ave. Suite 2006 Redondo Beach, CA 90250
Work Hours
Monday to Friday: 9 am - 5 pm and by appointment. We work remotely on Fridays.
Position Description
Purpose:
To develop in consultation with the pastor and Worship Committee, the music for Sunday morning worship in a way that is consistent with our mission, values, and theology.
Responsibilities:
- Select and plan music (Anthem and Offertory, Prelude and Postlude, Communion) for Sunday Worship and music for special worship services (Ash Wednesday, and Christmas Eve).
- Coordinate musicians, music and rehearsal for the Higher Ground Band and the Gathering Music (Prelude) for each worship service.
- Recruit, equip, motivate, and rehearse choir members either for occasional or year-round choirs.
- Lead the congregation in worship songs across a variety of church music styles, either solo or coordinating a music team.
- Develop the rehearsal schedules of any special ensembles for services.
- Maintain a strong prayer base for the music ministry.
- Communicate faithfully with the Pastor and other staff involved with worship.
- Participate in the life and worship ministry of the church.
- Attending monthly staff meetings.
Qualifications:
- Authentic relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
- Ability to coordinate both volunteer and paid musicians at Knox.
- Attested musical skills and competence in the areas of contemporary, traditional, and classical church music.
- Sense of humor and positive attitude.
- Strong team player with the rest of the staff and congregation.
- Commitment to the church’s vision, leadership, and people.
- Dependable, responsible, self-motivated, and creative.
Musical Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in music.
- Minimum five years’ experience in church-related setting.
- Ability in wide range of styles including Christian classics (hymns) but with a focus on contemporary music.
- Professional quality keyboard skills.
- Composing, arranging, writing, and sequencing music.
- Producing and directing special events and programs.
- Experience with technical aspects of blended worship service.
Schedule and Salary
- Five to ten hours per week: two hours of prep, three to four hours of rehearsal, two to three hours on Sunday morning (worship/more rehearsal).
- Salary: $15,000-$20,000 annually, commensurate with experience and time commitment.
Apply to:
Knox Presbyterian Church of LA
5840 La Tijera Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90056
c/o Worship Committee