Director of Music and Fine Arts

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Director of Music & Fine Arts

Clear Lake United Methodist Church, Houston TX

Clear Lake UMC is a vibrant congregation of 2500+ in South Houston near NASA and the beautiful Clear Lake. Regular Sunday worship consists of four services, two traditional, one contemporary, and one Celebración. The traditional music ministry includes two full-time staff, two part-time staff, 3 vocal choirs, 2 handbell choirs, and the CLUMC Orchestra.

The Director of Music & Fine Arts is a full-time, salaried position with benefits to begin in the summer of 2025. Qualifications for the position include a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in music and experience in music ministry and choral conducting. A master’s degree and training in church music and/or seminary is preferred. In addition, the Director shall show strong evidence of personal maturity and a heart of service to others, including the ability to work well with both church members and the others on the church staff. As a leader within the congregation, the Director should be a person of faith embodying high moral and ethical standards and integrity.

• Administrate and coordinate overall traditional music ministries: planning annual budget and monitoring expenses; scheduling rehearsals and concerts on the church calendar; supervising other music ministry staff and volunteer leaders.
• Plan and lead music for traditional classic worship, with attention to the liturgical year.
• Coordinate the scheduling for all choirs and ensembles, handbell and instrumental groups, and soloists in classic worship.
• Recruit, train, and lead individuals to serve in appropriate musical groups, taking care to ensure that all participants with the program are treated with dignity and respect.
• Direct Chancel Choir, handbell choir for adults, orchestra, and/or other groups as divided among the music staff.
• Plan and coordinate concerts along with other music staff: Meet the Composer Series, annual bells and orchestra concert, and guest artists.
• Oversee the care and maintenance of the church’s musical instruments and equipment. Supervise maintenance of and additions to the music library and related equipment.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and collaborate with other staff on church-wide events.
• Coordinate with community music groups who use our facility.

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume by March 20, 2024 to Rev. Dr. Brad Morgan, Senior Pastor, at [email protected] or 16355 El Camino Real, Houston TX, 77062.