Worship Arts & Technical Associate

3/12/2024

First United Methodist Church Dothan, Alabama Job Description
Job Title: Worship Arts & Technical Associate Director
Job Type: Full-time, salaried position Work Hours: 40 Supervisor

Senior Pastor Job Summary: The Associate Director is responsible for collaborating with the directors of the Worship Arts and Technical departments to plan, direct, and execute these ministries within the church. This position assists with recruiting and training volunteers, conducts music ensembles when applicable, and designs and implements technical aspects of services and special events depending upon his/her training and skill set.

Job Duties: 1. Collaborates with the director of worship arts in the administration, coordination, and development of the worship arts program at FUMC.
2. Helps plan and develop a high-quality worship program in collaboration with the directors, church staff, volunteers, and the congregation with the goal of building a foundation of worship leadership for all ages, and engaging people in varying artistic styles, genres, and mediums.
3. Produce a level of excellence with audio, video, lighting, and other technologies to provide each worship service elements that engage the congregation.
4. Collaborate with Technology Director to cast vision and implement AVL improvements in worship spaces.
5. Help in the recruitment, training, and development of our technology volunteers and other staff members.
6. Facilitate communication with pastors and staff to provide technical support on a weekly basis.
7. Meets regularly with the directors to discuss and further develop each program.
8. Communicates with the clergy about worship and pastoral care issues, responding directly when appropriate and helping foster mutual care among participants in the various worship ministries.

Qualifications: Required:
1. Must be eighteen years of age or older.
2. Must pass a background check and complete FUMC Safe Sanctuaries training.
3. Manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
4. Possess strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written).
6. Possess an associate degree in music or be a current undergraduate.
7. Posses some production experience in a ministry environment.
8. Possess proficient music literacy skills.
9. Possess a working knowledge of both Windows and Mac operating systems.
10. Possess basic knowledge of programs such as: Pro Presenter, Planning Center, Video Editing Software Basics, and/or similar software.

Preferred:
1. Possess a bachelor’s degree in music.
2. Possess strong technical AVL knowledge.
3. High level experience in at least one area: audio, video, or lighting.
4. One year of experience in a professional, arts-related position.
5. Proficiency in playing an instrument, conducting, and music technology.
6. 3 years of audio, lighting, or video production work.

Please contact Rev. Matt Langford if interested in applying. Matt Langford Associate Pastor matt@fumcdothan.org