highlands church music director

Purpose – Ministry leaders and support personnel serve under the leadership of the Executive Team at Highlands Church in order to execute on the mission, vision, and purpose of the Highlands Church strategic plan. 

Role Details

  • 5 hours per week
  • Supervised by and accountable to Co-Pastor
  • Works collaboratively with the staff and community of Highlands Church
  • Feed, protect, oversee, teach and love members of the Highlands Church community

 

Qualifications and skill sets needed 

  • Detail oriented
  • Strong musical background and experience – both performing and coordinating multi-personnel performances
  • Ability to support, encourage, celebrate, and organize volunteers and volunteer support systems
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Clear boundaries and sexual ethics

 

Commitments to

  • Commitment to lead within the framework of “Our Theological Beliefs*”
  • The Ethos and Community Covenant of Highlands Church 
  • The Mission, Vision, Purpose, and Strategic Plan
  • The shared, collaborative leadership essentials of Highlands Church
  • Racial justice
  • The full inclusion and respect of all LGBTQIA+ persons
 

Ministry work

  • Musical

    • Select music for Sunday services with thoughtful consideration of specific musicians, preaching message, and needs of congregationSometimes lead band rehearsals before Sunday services

    • Manage Youth Band 2x/year (October and May) (or oversee Volunteer Leader)

    • Select music for VBS and secure song leader for VBS week (or oversee Volunteer Leader)

    • Bring in new music as needed

      • Research and select music based on Highlands Church matrix/criteria and in collaboration with Worship Co-Pastor

      • Chart/arrange new music in Sibelius, including written melody/lyrics 

      • Lead All Band Rehearsals (2x/year, typically Aug/Jan)

      • Curate fun environment where the goal is creative exploration, collaboration and deepening friendships among the musicians

    • Coordinate Gala musical entertainment (March – Dec)

      • Research music connected to the chosen theme and build playlist for consideration

      • Collaborate with Co-Pastor and team to select songs and featured performers

      • Set rehearsal schedule

      • Communicate with and secure performers

      • Purchase/create charts for musicians

      • Rehearse musicians

    • Lead the team to practice authentic worship and musical excellence in order to create a hospitable environment for Highlanders to connect with God and each other

  • Administrative

    • Lead new Worship Team volunteers through the onboarding process (email, shadowing, skills demonstration, virtual orientation)

    • Communicate with Sunday morning volunteer teams (Instrumental Musicians, Vocal Musicians, A/V Team and Presiders)

      • Gather availability/blockout dates

      • Schedule in PlanningCenter

      • Manage schedule changes

    • Build and maintain services in PlanningCenter

    • Ensure stage is set for Sunday morning worship team

    • Update ProPresenter song and liturgy slides for Sunday morning worship

    • Ensure binders are updated with new charts

    • Guide volunteer worship leaders in choosing songs and liturgy

    • Attend monthly Highlands All Staff Meetings when possible

  • Adhere to the policies and procedures of Highlands Church

Compensation and Benefits:

  1. Hourly pay rate of $20-$22 per hour

  2. Eligible for PTO and holiday pay in accordance with the Employee Manual

 

If you’re interested in learning more or want to apply, please contact Rachael.