Hymn Leaders

Description of Position

TITLE:  Hymn Leader

PURPOSE: To support the congregation by leading hymns and aid in the music ministry of the church.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Experience and Education

• Prior Choral singing or solo singing experience

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Proficient in hymn singing
• Excellent sight-reading skills
• Basic keyboard skills

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide excellent leadership and vocal support to the congregation
• Required to attend scheduled Sunday services
• Required to get hymn selection each week
• Required to attend scheduled services
• Must learn the hymns selections and be prepared to lead the congregation in worship
• Support the congregation musically through hymn leading
• Express the love of God through music and teach the importance of music in worship
• Maintain regular communication with Director of Music and/or Pastors
• Demonstrate professionalism and accountability
• Maintain high degree of integrity and confidentiality regarding information concerning staff or church members
• Follow established organizational policies and procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Director of Music or Head of Staff
• This position may be held by one or more individuals

EMPLOYMENT YEAR/COMPENSATION:

• Position is year around.
• Hymn leaders will be present at the 8:00 and 9:30 am worship services.
• Hymn leaders are not required to the present at the 8:00 am service when the Chancel Choir is scheduled
• The stipend is based on the number of services attended. $55 will be paid to each individual for leading hymns at both 8:00 and 9:30 am on the same Sunday. If the individual leads only at 9:30 am, the stipend will be $30.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Accountable to the Director of Music and Head of Staff