Director of Music and Worship Arts

1. Traditional Worship Leadership — 8:15 AM

• Coordinate or play organ for hymns, liturgy, prelude, offertory, postlude, and communion.
  
  
• Select music for all service elements and confirm an organist is prepared to play.
  
  
• Select hymns and prepare bulletins.
  
  
• Oversee choir anthems (accompaniment/vocal parts) and choir practice.
  
  
• Upload choir anthem audio to Planning Center; email schedules to choir members.
  
  
• Coordinate with the altar guild to ensure correct paraments and floral arrangements.
  
  
• Oversee operating the livestream to Facebook and monitoring of comments.
  
  
• Monitor sound system, microphones, and outputs to sanctuary, Narthex, nursery, online.

2. Contemporary Worship Leadership — 10:45 AM

• Coordinate or lead worship from keyboard or other primary instrument.
  
  
• Oversee rehearsal and direction of the contemporary band.
  
  
• Select and arrange songs in alignment with service themes.
  
  
• Prepare bulletins and announcements.
  
  
• Oversee ProPresenter or other slide software for worship lyrics and media.
  
  
• Oversee operating the livestream to Facebook and monitoring of comments.
  
  
• Monitor sound system, microphones, and outputs to sanctuary, Narthex, nursery, online.

• Oversee operation of cameras and lights, including livestream switching between views.
  
  
• Turn on the projector and ensure media volunteers are in place.
  
  

3. Special Services

• Plan and lead music for seasonal and special services (Lent, Advent, Holy Week, Christmas Eve, funerals, weddings), including special and musical ensembles. (Note: for funerals and weddings, the Music Director has the right of first refusal but not obligation.)
  
  
• Prepare bulletins and music for special events.
  
  
• Order palms, ashes, devotional books, candles, and other seasonal materials.
  
  
• Assist in setup for Lenten and Advent services, including Fellowship Hall seating and meal coordination.

4. Ongoing Responsibilities

• Maintain and update Planning Center service templates, schedules, readings, and songs.
  
  
• Generate reminder emails for worship assistants, readers, and musicians.
  
  
• Manage choir rehearsals, set up chairs, and maintain choir music inventory.
  
  
• Maintain and troubleshoot music, sound, and A/V equipment (organ, pianos, soundboard, cameras, computers).
  
  
• Arrange piano tuning and repairs.
  
  
• Support school events with sound system operation and music editing.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in either organ performance or contemporary worship band leadership.
  
  
• Experience directing choirs or contemporary worship bands.
  
  
• Knowledge of hymnody, liturgy, and current worship music.
  
  
• Proficiency with worship planning and presentation software (e.g., Planning Center, ProPresenter).
  
  
• Experience with sound, lighting, livestreaming, and basic tech troubleshooting.
  
  
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  
  
• Ability to recruit, train, and encourage volunteers.
  
  
• Courteous and compassionate attitude with people on the job.
  
  
• Commitment to the mission and vision of the church.
  
  

Work Schedule

• Sunday morning services (both traditional and contemporary) as well as additional services for Lent (Maundy Thursday and Good Friday) and for Advent (Christmas Eve).
  
  
• Weekly rehearsals for choir and band.
  
  
• Weekly planning meetings with pastoral staff.
  
  
• Additional hours to prepare for special services and events.

Compensation

• Salary or hourly rate based on experience and agreed-upon time commitment. (General range: $48,000 annual salary + $12,000 annual housing allowance, dependent on experience and education)
  
  
• Full-time employees receive benefits through Concordia Plan Services.

Contact

• Rev. Jason Moreno, AICP - [email protected]
• Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, 14200 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079