INTERIM DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

Position Summary:
Providence Presbyterian Church is a PCUSA congregation which recently celebrated 255 years of worship in Charlotte, North Carolina. PPC’s music ministry provides key elements to our two traditional worship services each Sunday morning with contributions from the adult and handbell choirs, soloists and guest musicians. Additionally, PPC music has offered special programs of Handel’s Messiah and Only Love A Christmas Cantata, as part of our effort to bring God’s great gift of music to the community at large. Our strong music ministry is focused on making music to the glory of God through choirs, handbells, singing during services by all members of PPC. Music is a joyful and vital part of our worship and the life of our church family.

The Interim Director of Music at Providence Presbyterian Church shall implement and maintain a comprehensive music ministry such that the congregation of Providence grows in the ability to worship and praise God through music and song and that appropriate opportunities exist for all who wish to participate.

Responsibilities:

● Direct the Adult Choir and the Bell Choir.
● Coordinate children and youth music opportunities with the Children’s Ministry Team.
● Identify new musical opportunities and provide occasions for congregational musicians and singers to share and exercise their talents and gifts.
● Recruit members for vocal and bell groups, soloists and musicians for regular services or other musical programs.
● Work with pastoral staff to:
1. Enhance worship through music.
2. Plan music, select hymns and secure musicians as needed.
3. Help select music and secure organist for weddings and funerals as needed.
● Work with the Music Committee to:
1. Plan and coordinate budget requests and expenses.
2. Advise and consult concerning special worship and music programs.
3. Attend Music Committee meetings.

The Interim Director of Music is a part-time salaried position (nominally 20 hours per week) beginning February 15 or until the position has been filled.

To apply, send email with resume to: Rebecca Kurtz, Chair, Personnel Committee, 10140 Providence Church Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277 [email: personnel@ppc1767.org]