Music Coordinator

The Music Coordinator coordinates and administers the music ministry of the church, including inviting vocal and instrumental participation by all ages. Coordinates, encourages and facilitates music efforts of volunteers; organizes and promotes the music program; introduces new opportunities to the congregation.

Responsibilities:

• In close collaboration with pastors and/or worship liturgy team, coordinates music and musical activities that are integrated with and support and enhance worship themes.Communicates these themes with ensemble leaders and volunteers, collaborating in selection of appropriate musical material.
• Communicates, schedules, and coordinates execution of music and musical activities with organist, AV coordinator, ensembles, and volunteers, as needed.
• Facilitates congregation participation in music and coordinates ensembles.
• Implements outreach activities with members in which to discern, welcome, foster, and nurture participation in music ministry.
• Provides opportunities for assembled congregants to engage communal musical expression during worship services.
• Confirms music copyrights and licenses are current.
• Manages/coordinates the maintenance of church instruments (primarily organ and pianos) to ensure instruments are cared for and tuned on a regular basis.
• Leads the congregation singing when a volunteer is not available to do so.
• May be required to organize and lead a pick-up choir approximately three times a year, if a volunteer is not available to do so.

Flexible schedule. Prorated sick leave, vacation, and holiday pay. We are a progressive, LGBTQ+ affirming church committed to serving peace through justice in Bellingham and beyond. With 10 full and part-time staff, we have fun while working for good in the world.

English proficiency