Job Title: Joybelles Director

Department: Department of Ministries

Reports to: Campus Music Director

Direct Reports: 0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Prepared By: Director of Ministries

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Eastern Star Church ministry is evangelism and discipleship. We are committed to the great commission instituted by Jesus Christ that is to nurture and save souls. (Matthew 28:18-20). Everything we have done is to live out this vision that the Lord has given to our church family. From adding ministries to staffing, from building facilities to adding programs, from stewardship to membership, it has all been for the purpose of being obedient to the commission of Christ.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR MISSION

The role of the Joybelles Director is the planning, development, and implementation of the Joybelles choir.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include tasks such as:

• Directs and provides musical instruction for the Joybelles and assigned musicians
• Consults with the Campus Music Director regarding selection of choral music
• Recruits singers and adult helpers
• Knowledge of vocal technique for young singers
• Coordinates rehearsal schedules for Joybelles and assigned musicians
• Responsible for assisting Campus Music Director completing appropriate room requisitions and other administrative forms for Joybelles
• Communicates timely and effectively all rehearsal schedules, choir guidelines, and other pertinent information with Child, Parents, and Campus Music Director
• Oversees weekly Joybelles voicemail recording
• Schedules time to learn and practice material for assigned Joybelles rehearsals
• All other duties as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS AND IDEAL CHARACTERISTICS

Must have the following:

• Background in Education, Ministry, or other related field specifically working with youth
• Some College Education preferred
• Oral and written communication skills

DESIRED RELATIONAL SKILLS

• A mature walk with Christ, evidenced by a strong and well-articulated testimony, personal spiritual discipline, consistency in public and in private, a commitment to moral purity, and healthy relationships with others
• Ability to think critically, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusion or approaches to problems; organize, plan and prioritize work, and manage time while orienting on details with an innate ability to multitask and work well in a fast-paced environment while being flexible;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with administration, supervisor, staff, volunteers, congregation and the community
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before small and large groups
• Ability to effectively read, interpret and present information to top management, the congregation, volunteers and the community
• Knowledge of word processing, desktop publishing and spreadsheets. Ability to operate personal computer, calculator, copy and fax machines, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to perform the vital functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit; use hands to reach, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to observe an area that can be seen up or down or to the left or right while eyes are fixed on a given point