Holy Cross Lutheran Church, a Christian community, seeks a motivated and joyful person of faith to lead the musical portions of our worship experiences. Visit the Holy Cross website at www.holycrossabq.org for more information about Holy Cross Lutheran Church.
Please send cover letter and resume by January 25, 2025 to schedule an interview to:
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 6901 Wyoming Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, or via email to kathy.rochau@comcast.net.
Title: Music Minister
Reports To: Congregational Council
Supervisor: Pastor
Compensation: $13,300 (negotiable according to education, experience and qualifications)
Qualifications: Proficiency in any of the following: piano, piano and organ, piano and choir direction, or all of the above.
Primary Duties
- Accompany weekly worship on Sundays at 9:30 am with a special focus on enabling congregational singing, incorporating the musical gifts of all people (including rehearsal time as needed), and seeking creative ways to incorporate young people into worship
- These same duties for special worship days such as Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Christmas Eve
- Four weeks of paid time off on Sundays for vacation and 2 weeks of paid time off for continuing education.
- Direct, accompany, and rehearse with our vocal choir (8-10 members) one evening per week for 90 minutes and Sundays 9:00 to 9:20 AM during the school year
- Rehearse with Riverside Brass Ensemble 1 hour per week as needed (optional)
- Participate in worship planning with the Pastor and volunteers (optional)
- Demonstrate motivation and initiative through consistent collaboration with people and creative musical experiences for worship
