Director of Music Ministries

Director of Music Ministries

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

1505 West Michigan Avenue

Jackson, Michigan 49202

JOB DESCRIPTION:

2026

• A. Possess knowledge of the organ and keyboard and the ability to play hymns, liturgy, and easy anthem accompaniments at sight.
• B. Possess knowledge of basic music theory, including simple transpositions or harmonizing a melody.
• C. Possess the ability to sing and play accurate pitch and rhythm.
• D. Possess a working knowledge of the Lutheran liturgy, matching appropriate keyboard music with the themes of the church year.
• E. Possess the ability to work well with others.

• A. Select and provide organ/piano music for two regular weekly services and other seasonal services of the church, such as Advent, Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, mid-week Lenten services, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services.
• B. Lead music for choir(s) and congregation for Sunday morning and Wednesday evening worship services and rehearsals.
• C. Provide music for weddings and funerals held at the church, consulting with wedding couples or families, as needed. Compensation of at least $100 will be provided by the family (but is frequently more depending of the family’s generosity), or $150 for a wedding, if it includes a rehearsal. If the family doesn’t provide compensation, the church will provide a $100/$150 (taxable) stipend.
  
  The services of another musician may be used with the permission of the regular one.
• D. Inform the pastor of the current condition of all instruments, and any necessary maintenance. Arrange for regular tuning of the organ and piano.
• E. Work to provide guidance for the worship life of the congregation, while coordinating worship planning with the Pastor.
• F. Attendance is encouraged at one worship and/or music workshop per year. The church may reimburse expenses for this workshop upon Church Council approval.
• G. Maintain professional competency.
• H. Provide special worship music during the summer or anytime when the choir is not singing, when possible. Accompany soloists as requested/needed.
• I. Encourage youth of the congregation to take part in worship services, when possible, by providing instrumental/vocal solos for preludes, offertories, postludes, anthems or recitals.
• J. Secure a replacement when on vacation, sick, or otherwise unable to perform the duties of the musician, when possible.
• K. Furnish her/his own music for the preludes, offertories, and postludes, as needed.
• L. Instruments are available to the DOMM for private lessons, as needed.

The Director of Music Ministries will report to the Pastor.

A minimum of once per year by Pastor along with a member of the Personnel Committee.

20 hours per week unless otherwise specified.

4 weeks annually

Street Address: 1505 W MICHIGAN AVE

Zip Code/Postal Code: 49202