Director of Music and Worship

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DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY

HICKORY UNITED EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

JOB CATEGORY: FULL TIME DATE: (revised) November 17, 2025

SALARY: $50,000 plus Benefits

Salary is negotiable and will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and

qualifications.

The Director of Music Ministry is part of our church staff that together seeks to help individuals and

the whole church grow in becoming all that God intends for them in Christ. Each staff member

shares this ultimate goal, while focusing on specific areas of ministry.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To develop and help lead the worship and music ministry of our church, including

1) leading and equipping of the Praise Team, adult Sanctuary Choir and various

choirs/ensembles/soloists (vocal and instrumental) of all ages

2) playing of the piano, pipe organ, and electronic keyboard instruments. Other instruments a

plus.

3) Understanding and supporting the vision of the Hickory United Evangelical Presbyterian

Church (HUEPC).

REPORTS TO:

Sr. Pastor and Session

(regular ministry reviews with Sr. Pastor, annual review with Personnel Team)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with the Sr. Pastor and others in planning, implementing, evaluating, and envisioning

the worship and music life of our church.

Play music for the Sunday morning worship services (traditional/contemporary) and other

services/events as requested guided by pastor’s topic and scripture readings. .

Serve as a music worship leader in conjunction with the Sr. Pastor for the Praise Team.

Shepherd, lead, train/equip, disciple/mentor, recruit, and encourage the people involved in

the various music ministries (traditional/contemporary) of the church.

Personally lead the Praise Team and the adult Sanctuary Choir and coordinate practices for

each.

Personally supervise and develop the directors/leaders of the children’s choirs and bell choir.

Prepare song sheets with chords and transpose as required and distribute music to Praise

Team in a timely manner.

Provide song information to church secretary for bulletin in advance.

Update and maintain musical instruments, music libraries and equipment needed for worship

and music services.

Be aware of trends in contemporary/traditional music to continually evaluate and strengthen

the worship experience.

Encourage inter-generational and family worship and music participation.

Develop a worship and music outreach ministry to the community. (Example: Apple

Festival).

Play music for weddings and funerals at the church as requested. Along with the Pastor and

Session coordinate and approve all guest musicians and music groups for services.

Attend church staff meetings, Worship Committee meetings, worship planning meetings,

and other necessary meetings as requested.

Maintain copyright and CCLI reporting and licenses.

Prepare and monitor Music & Worship budget.

CHARACTER:

A committed and mature Christian, growing in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as

Savior and Lord (Christ-centered, Biblical-based, Dependent on the Holy Spirit).

Has a passion for people coming to know Christ and growing in their relationship with Him,

particularly through worship and music.

Understands and supports the beliefs and vision of HUEPC, and the EPC Essentials.

A servant leader, modeling the humble yet courageous leadership style of Jesus.

A team player, able to work as a contributing member of the church staff and various

ministry teams.

A people-person, sensitive to the needs of others, and valuing all ages.

A desire for excellence and doing one’s very best in serving the Lord.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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Attested music skills in playing the piano, organ, other instruments, as well as experience in

leading various music groups/choirs (contemporary/traditional).

V ocal ability to sing lead and harmonize.

Ability to select music that supports the sermon text of the day. Pastor selects the hymns.

Ability to read music, work from chord sheets, and transpose music as necessary.

Ability to create working teams - recruit, develop, teach and unite volunteer musicians and

singers.

Strong logistical and organizational skills – self-directed, with attention to detail and the

ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks concurrently.

Creative and flexible.

Technical knowledge and experience with various musical instruments and sound equipment

Already proficient or willing to become proficient in Planning Center Online, ProPresenter,

and similar platforms.