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We are currently hiring for our Pianist/Music Leader Position.
Position Description
Title: Pianist/Music Leader
Reports: Senior Minister
Position Status: Permanent Part-time, Salaried (Avg. 7-8 hrs. week)
The Music Leader/Pianist is responsible for assisting in and leading an inspiring music ministry for Unity Santa Fe, a small inter-spiritual community, located in Santa Fe, NM. The Music Leader/Pianist works in partnership and close consultation with the Senior Minister and other team members, consistent with the Unity Santa Fe Mission, Vision, and Core Values. The music program is itself a ministry, and with effective leadership, enhances the broader ministry of Unity Santa Fe.
Areas of Responsibility
• Select and plan inspiring and heartfelt music for Sunday and special services, working with the Minister to create a cohesive service that supports the message and theme for the day.
• Work with guest musicians in preparing music in collaboration with the Minister, for Unity Santa Fe services.
• Rehearse with vocalists and musicians, (and the choir, as needed.)
• Collaborate with the technical/production team to create optimal sound and balance of performances, both in the sanctuary and on the Zoom feed.
• Communicate regularly and in a timely manner with the Minister and staff.
• Attend monthly Staff Meetings and provide the Music Ministry Report.
• Plan and produce special musical events/concerts in collaboration with the Minister (i.e., talent show, coffee house, Christmas pageant) for Unity Santa Fe fundraising, as needed.
• Coordinate with Communications/Project Administrator to post schedule on church calendar and coordinate volunteer support, as needed regarding music program activities. Provide music info (song titles, guests, lyrics, etc.) to the Communications/Project Administrator and the Minister for the slides and weekly bulletins.
Qualifications
• Demonstrable general music competency, college training preferred.
• Proven musical skills, demonstrable by recordings, videos, and relevant references (refer to Required Musical Competencies below).
• Ability to organize, coordinate musicians.
• Support the church's vision, leadership, and people. Knowledge of/commitment to New Thought and, most desirably, Unity teachings and principles.
• Personal commitment to continuous spiritual growth, love, and respect for people.
• Flexible, energetic, good humored, positive and a cooperative team player.
• Dependable, responsible, self-motivated, and creative.
• Available for work on weekends and for holiday functions
Preferred Musical Competencies
• Conversant in and, experience with, a wide range of multi-generational musical styles and traditions, with a focus on contemporary and New Thought music.
• Professional keyboard proficiency, including synthesizer and MIDI competence, as well. Additional instrumental proficiency (particularly guitar) a plus.
• Professional arranging and charting skills (ideally with competence in standard notational software, e.g., Sibelius & Finale). Composing skills a plus.
• Experience with sound reinforcement, including mixer function, balancing, EQ adjustment, and mic setup for musical support in a church service setting. Competence in theater lighting, video editing, a plus.
• Provide support for services and leadership of congregational singing, teaching of new songs, and creation of opportunities for congregational participation in music.
• Solo performance experience
Unity Santa Fe Pianist/Music Leader Candidate Questionnaire:
Please apply via the link above or email Admin@UnitySantaFe.org with for more info.
