Employment Opportunities
Minister of Music
Mequon United Methodist Church, a Traditional/Contemporary worship church in Mequon, WI is seeking a part time (12-15 hrs/wk) Director of Music Ministry position to expand our music offerings to better achieve our mission of in making “God’s Love Real” and developing disciples of Jesus Christ.
The ideal candidate is an energetic, creative, Christ-centered individual with the ability to motivate others through support, development and performance in contemporary worship music programs. Able to develop youth music programs to engage children and youth and support & grow adult & special event music ministry leaders & volunteers.
Qualifications:
• Must feel “called” by the Lord to do His work.
• Computer knowledge, general office machines experience.
• Sing and play rhythm guitar or piano at a public performance level
• Can read and transpose sheet music and chord charts
• Bachelor’s Degree in Music or 2 to 3 years successful experience in church music, both traditional and contemporary.
Candidates with experience in rhythm guitar, vocal, and soundboard experience will receive heightened consideration.
A salaried position with two-week vacation. See the full job description at mequonumc.org
Submit resume to office@mequonumc.org or ATTN: Pastor Sue, Mequon United Methodist Church, 11011 North Oriole Lane, Mequon WI 53092
Mequon United Methodist Church, a Traditional/Contemporary worship church in Mequon, WI is seeking a part time (12-15 hrs/wk) Director of Music Ministry position to expand our music offerings to better achieve our mission of in making “God’s Love Real” and developing disciples of Jesus Christ.
The ideal candidate is an energetic, creative, Christ-centered individual with the ability to motivate others through support, development and performance in contemporary worship music programs. Able to develop youth music programs to engage children and youth and support & grow adult & special event music ministry leaders & volunteers.
Qualifications:
• Must feel “called” by the Lord to do His work.
• Computer knowledge, general office machines experience.
• Sing and play rhythm guitar or piano at a public performance level
• Can read and transpose sheet music and chord charts
• Bachelor’s Degree in Music or 2 to 3 years successful experience in church music, both traditional and contemporary.
Candidates with experience in rhythm guitar, vocal, and soundboard experience will receive heightened consideration.
A salaried position with two-week vacation. See the full job description at mequonumc.org
Submit resume to office@mequonumc.org or ATTN: Pastor Sue, Mequon United Methodist Church, 11011 North Oriole Lane, Mequon WI 53092
Job Description: Minister of Music
Job Purpose: Minister of Music
Responsible for directing all music ministries both traditional and contemporary under the direction of the Pastor. Work as a part of the Worship Team to help musicians, singers, and the congregation grow as disciples of Jesus Christ through worship and music
Position:
The Minister of Music is:
▪ a part-time salaried position (approximately 12-15 hours/week) which includes 2 weeks of paid vacation.
▪ hired by and accountable to Staff-Parish Team
▪ supervised by the Pastor
Direct and Manage the Music Ministry:
▪ develop the music calendar for regular church services, special church services and church-sponsored events
▪ conduct performances of the adult, youth and children’s choirs and contemporary music team at regular church services, special church services and church-sponsored events
▪ schedule and conduct adult, youth and children’s choir rehearsals
▪ schedule and conduct contemporary music team rehearsals
▪ recruit and maintain membership in the adult choirs
▪ recruit and maintain members of a contemporary music team
▪ provide a learning and faith-building experience for choir members and the contemporary music team
▪ identify and schedule guest soloists/artists/ensembles for “special music” at regular and contemporary church services, special church services and church-sponsored events
▪ work with the pastor to select and integrate music within regular church services, special church services and church-sponsored events
▪ provide information on the music ministry to the MUMC office for inclusion in bulletins and announcements
▪ build and maintain an appropriate music library
▪ supervise the organist
▪ attend and actively participate in staff meetings and the MUMC Worship committee
▪ assume leadership role in marketing and promoting music ministry programs
▪ other duties as assigned by the pastor
Qualifications:
▪ Must feel “called” by the Lord to do His work
▪ Have a passion for the staff position (job), and growing disciples
▪ Computer knowledge, general office machines experience
▪ Sing and play rhythm guitar or piano at a public performance level
▪ Can read and transpose sheet music and chord charts
▪ Bachelor’s Degree in Music or 2 to 3 years successful experience in church music, both traditional and contemporary.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
1. Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills and relationship building skills
2. Organization and administrative skills, including effectiveness in handling details
3. Working knowledge of choral rehearsal techniques and conducting
4. Knowledge of traditional and contemporary Christian music
5. Knowledge of Copyright laws
Revised 6/04/2021
Job Purpose: Minister of Music
Responsible for directing all music ministries both traditional and contemporary under the direction of the Pastor. Work as a part of the Worship Team to help musicians, singers, and the congregation grow as disciples of Jesus Christ through worship and music
Position:
The Minister of Music is:
▪ a part-time salaried position (approximately 12-15 hours/week) which includes 2 weeks of paid vacation.
▪ hired by and accountable to Staff-Parish Team
▪ supervised by the Pastor
Direct and Manage the Music Ministry:
▪ develop the music calendar for regular church services, special church services and church-sponsored events
▪ conduct performances of the adult, youth and children’s choirs and contemporary music team at regular church services, special church services and church-sponsored events
▪ schedule and conduct adult, youth and children’s choir rehearsals
▪ schedule and conduct contemporary music team rehearsals
▪ recruit and maintain membership in the adult choirs
▪ recruit and maintain members of a contemporary music team
▪ provide a learning and faith-building experience for choir members and the contemporary music team
▪ identify and schedule guest soloists/artists/ensembles for “special music” at regular and contemporary church services, special church services and church-sponsored events
▪ work with the pastor to select and integrate music within regular church services, special church services and church-sponsored events
▪ provide information on the music ministry to the MUMC office for inclusion in bulletins and announcements
▪ build and maintain an appropriate music library
▪ supervise the organist
▪ attend and actively participate in staff meetings and the MUMC Worship committee
▪ assume leadership role in marketing and promoting music ministry programs
▪ other duties as assigned by the pastor
Qualifications:
▪ Must feel “called” by the Lord to do His work
▪ Have a passion for the staff position (job), and growing disciples
▪ Computer knowledge, general office machines experience
▪ Sing and play rhythm guitar or piano at a public performance level
▪ Can read and transpose sheet music and chord charts
▪ Bachelor’s Degree in Music or 2 to 3 years successful experience in church music, both traditional and contemporary.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
1. Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills and relationship building skills
2. Organization and administrative skills, including effectiveness in handling details
3. Working knowledge of choral rehearsal techniques and conducting
4. Knowledge of traditional and contemporary Christian music
5. Knowledge of Copyright laws
Revised 6/04/2021
Audio/Video Tech
The church is looking for an individual to lead our tech team (volunteers) in preparing and presenting audio and visual content for church services that are conducted in-person and live streamed. Approximate total hours per week is 12 to 16 hours. This role is non-exempt, paid hourly.
The individual will be responsible for preparing content for the presentation of church services for in-person and virtual services, for operating the audio and visual equipment, during services and managing the live stream event. Creating announcement/presentation video loops to be displayed on church monitors and preparing content and videos for the MUMC website would also be part of the job description.
The individual should have experience with vMix software (or equivalent) the platform for the church’s live streaming broadcasts: experience with editing and presentation software used in our current creation process (for example: PowerPoint, Photoshop, Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro). They need to have the ability to troubleshoot technical issues on the fly. This person needs great interpersonal skills to enable collaboration with church members and volunteers in preparing for services, as well as a high level of attention to detail and consistency in process and content.
Full job description and list of duties can be found on the MUMC website. Send resume to office@mequonumc.org or call Rick Gattoni 262-242-1079 for more information.
Job Description: AV Tech
Purpose of Position
Collaborates with the Mequon United Methodist Church (MUMC) Ministry Team to prepare and present audio and visual content for church services that are conducted in-person and live streamed.
General Schedule
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Compensation: This role is non-exempt, paid hourly.
Required Technical Skills/Abilities/Characteristics
Qualifications
Associate degree in AV / Media production field or related experience in live streaming / live event production. Could be a college intern but that requires an affiliation with a college or university and supervision.
Supervision
This role is recruited by the Staff Parish Relations Committee members and the Pastor. The position reports to the Pastor with collaborative relationships with members of the ministry team including Organist, Minister of Music, Director of Children Ministry and Youth Directors.
Audio/Visual Tech Responsibilities & Tasks
This is a high-level summary of my MUMC service production activities each week.
Preparation for Sunday Approximately 5 – 7 hours
Special projects Depending on the project, can take up to 10 hours.
Record and edit special music for the services
Create graphics and videos for special occasions (such as the COVID clinics)
Update software and programs
Live stream special events and services (e.g., VBS, Ash Wednesday)
Skills/Knowledge
vMix experience
Sound system experience
Able to record and edit videos – must have their own programs (Adobe Premier or equivalent software.)
Graphic arts capability (used Photoshop, etc.)
Project management capability
The church is looking for an individual to lead our tech team (volunteers) in preparing and presenting audio and visual content for church services that are conducted in-person and live streamed. Approximate total hours per week is 12 to 16 hours. This role is non-exempt, paid hourly.
The individual will be responsible for preparing content for the presentation of church services for in-person and virtual services, for operating the audio and visual equipment, during services and managing the live stream event. Creating announcement/presentation video loops to be displayed on church monitors and preparing content and videos for the MUMC website would also be part of the job description.
The individual should have experience with vMix software (or equivalent) the platform for the church’s live streaming broadcasts: experience with editing and presentation software used in our current creation process (for example: PowerPoint, Photoshop, Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro). They need to have the ability to troubleshoot technical issues on the fly. This person needs great interpersonal skills to enable collaboration with church members and volunteers in preparing for services, as well as a high level of attention to detail and consistency in process and content.
Full job description and list of duties can be found on the MUMC website. Send resume to office@mequonumc.org or call Rick Gattoni 262-242-1079 for more information.
Job Description: AV Tech
Purpose of Position
Collaborates with the Mequon United Methodist Church (MUMC) Ministry Team to prepare and present audio and visual content for church services that are conducted in-person and live streamed.
General Schedule
- Presence in church approximately 2 ½ hours on Sundays and other holidays when services are conducted.
- Approximately 8-11 hours weekly between church services to prepare content for presentation.
- Approximately 2 hours per week update content for the creation of announcement/presentation video loops and content/videos for the website.
- Approximate total hours per week is12 to 16 hours.
- Additional hours may be required for holiday services that do not occur on Sundays such as Maundy Thursday, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday; Christmas Eve services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare content for the presentation of church services for in person and virtual services.
- Operate the audio and visual equipment during services and manage the live stream event.
- Create announcement/presentation video loops to be displayed on church monitors.
- Preparing content and videos for the MUMC website.
Compensation: This role is non-exempt, paid hourly.
Required Technical Skills/Abilities/Characteristics
- Experience with vMix software (or equivalent) the platform for the church’s live streaming broadcasts
- Experience with editing and presentation software used in our current creation process. For example: PowerPoint, Photoshop, Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
- Collaboration with church members and volunteers in preparing for services.
- High level of attention to detail and consistency in process and content.
- High reliability and consistency in meeting deadlines.
Qualifications
Associate degree in AV / Media production field or related experience in live streaming / live event production. Could be a college intern but that requires an affiliation with a college or university and supervision.
Supervision
This role is recruited by the Staff Parish Relations Committee members and the Pastor. The position reports to the Pastor with collaborative relationships with members of the ministry team including Organist, Minister of Music, Director of Children Ministry and Youth Directors.
Audio/Visual Tech Responsibilities & Tasks
This is a high-level summary of my MUMC service production activities each week.
Preparation for Sunday Approximately 5 – 7 hours
- Work from the service outline provided by Pastor Sue
- Create the live stream format for the worship service
- Send the live stream format to each person involved in the service for review and approval
- Create the graphics for each segment of the service
- Record, edit and produce the videos for the hymns
- Edit and prepare the Children’s Time video for production (submitted by Gayle Meyer)
- Upload all worship components to the Google share drive and organize according to service sequence
- Arrive at church one hour before the service begins
- Turn on the lights
- Unlock the computer cabinet
- Turn on the audio console
- Turn on the computer and log in
- Start the projector
- Lower the screen
- Set up the microphones
- Test the microphones and make adjustments as necessary
- Turn on the Choir monitor
- Download the service graphics and videos from the Google share drive
- Start vMix
- Load service graphics and videos into the service mix
- Organize the service components according the agreed upon sequence
- Test everything
- Troublshoot any issues
- Adjust volumes of mics and videos
- Make sure everyone is coordinated with their part of the service and ready
- Go to YouTube and check to make sure the service is scheduled correctly
- At 9:25 press the vMix keys to start and record the live stream
- During the live stream, manage the cameras, sound, graphics and videos for a seamless performance
- After the Postlude, stop the stream
- Go to YouTube and schedule the live stream for the next week
- At the end of the service, put away the mics, raise the screen, turn off the choir monitor and the projector
- On the computer, link the recorded service to the website
- Move all the service files to the storage drive (place in a folder with the service date)
- Turn off the computer
- Turn of the audio console
- Lock the computer cabinet
- Turn off the lights
- Clean up the Production folder on the Google share drive
- Archive Children’s Time, special music and recorded hymns
- Save special music to the YouTube playlist
- Produce Whiskers’ episode and upload to YouTube
- Select special music and upload to Facebook
- Upload Whiskers’ episode to Facebook
- Create Facebook events as per the announcements during Commitments
Special projects Depending on the project, can take up to 10 hours.
Record and edit special music for the services
Create graphics and videos for special occasions (such as the COVID clinics)
Update software and programs
Live stream special events and services (e.g., VBS, Ash Wednesday)
Skills/Knowledge
vMix experience
Sound system experience
Able to record and edit videos – must have their own programs (Adobe Premier or equivalent software.)
Graphic arts capability (used Photoshop, etc.)
Project management capability
