What are the responsibilities and job description for the Worship Musician position at New Covenant Fellowship of Austin?
Job Title: Worship Musician
Reports to: Pastor
Department/Group: Worship
Time: Sunday Mornings (and as needed)
Location: 1507 Wilshire Blvd
Salary Range: $20.00-35.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Position Type: Six Month Contract, guaranteed 4 hours per week and up to 10 hours. (Contracted position, no taxes withheld.)
External posting URL: www.ncfaustin.org
JOB DESCRIPTION
Regular Responsibilities
- Provide vocals and music appropriate for Sunday morning worship services at the direction of the Pastor.
- Work in collaboration with volunteer musicians in the church for special music on Sundays and other services.
- Prepare music for high Holy Days and community services which includes but is not limited to: Advent/Christmas Services, Holy Week Services (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter), and as needed.
- Collaborate with Media/AV Tech for Sunday worship and special events.
- Attend Worship Committee Meeting as needed.
Ongoing Expectations
- Ensure all music used and kept follows all copyright and licensing laws.
- Work with Session to maintain peak functionality for instruments and equipment including regular maintenance (scheduling of tuning, etc.)
- Maintain workable space in the Fellowship Hall
- Holds right of refusal for weddings and funerals held at NCFA.
ABOUT NEW COVENANT FELLOWSHIP OF AUSTIN
NCFA is a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and has been in the Austin community for 17 years. We are a racially diverse community informed by the Bible, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and motivated to share God’s love with all. In response to God’s love, we are called to equip disciples to faithfully serve, to encourage seekers to joyfully commit, and to implore all to worship our Lord, as we love our neighbors, grow in grace, and live by faith. Our worship services consist of hymns and contemporary songs, recognizing God’s Spirit at work in both old and new. We typically sing from the Glory to God hymnal, and we have licenses with CCLI and OneLicense.
While this position is limited at this time, there is the possibility for this position to develop into a longer and more permanent position with more responsibility as well as compensation.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
_ Either party can terminate this contract with thirty days written notice._
Revised September 12, 2021
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
We currently worship online via Zoom and will continue to do so until Austin Public Health moves their designation to stage 2. We look forward to being in-person once again, with precautions in place for the safety of all.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
- Temporarily due to COVID-19
Work Location: One location