Choir Director

Choir Director Contractor
St. Michael’s Lutheran Church

Tentative start date: late August 2024

About us

At St. Michael’s we believe that ministry is rather simple: love God and love your neighbor as yourself. We trust that if we love God in response to His great love for us, and we love our neighbor because they are God’s beloved creation, then we will have purpose, relevance, and significance. God is molding St. Michael’s to be a thriving community of faith dedicated to loving
God and loving our neighbors. In order to exemplify this we seek to:

1. KNOW and GROW in God’s love
2. LIVE JOYFUL HOPE with our neighbors
3. SUPPORT and EQUIP each other

Deliverables/Responsibilities

● Participates in the planning and preparation of liturgical services in conjunction with the
Worship Director

● Holds weekly rehearsals and directs St. Michael’s choir
● Prepares and obtains music relevant to the choir’s performance
● Assists in maintaining music library
● Develops and builds relationships with a strong volunteer base of musicians
● Check in regularly with Worship Director to solidify a clear vision for choir’s participation in the worship environment
● Maintains own professional competence through regular practice
● Manages given budget
● Provide an environment that lifts up volunteers and allows them to develop a deeper connection in Christ
● Perform other duties as mutually agreed upon with Worship Director

Contractor Qualifications/Education/Skills

● Bachelor’s degree in Music preferred
● Proficiency in organ or piano preferred
● Experience in management of musicians, especially volunteers
● Knowledge and appreciation of liturgical arts and practices both contemporary and traditional
● Proficiency in directing and supporting congregational music
● Ability to manage, organize, and communicate worship service details effectively

Desired Agreement Terms:

● Meetings, rehearsals, and performances conducted at:

• St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, 9201 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington MN 55437

● Stipended contractor to provide services from late August to early May

• Preparation/Meetings to determine selections and schedules
• Weekly choir rehearsals as needed prior to performances
• Musically leading worship services on days noted by the Worship Director

● Stipend paid per rehearsal and worship service

• Anticipated pay during the season: $2,000.00

● Send resume to Hiring Manager: Natalie Trzeciak, Worship Director

• Contact directly at nataliet@smlcb.org or call 952-230-2014

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: Up to $2,000.00 per year

Experience:

• choral directing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person