Employment Opportunities

Director of Music

Cross & Crown Lutheran Church, located in Matthews, N.C., seeks applications for a salaried Director of Music position. The position is for 20-25 hours per week to be determined by the Director of Music in consultation with the Senior Pastor. Base salary will be commensurate with education and experience and is negotiable. The Director of Music is the organist, pianist and choirmaster for the music ministry at Cross & Crown.


Responsibilities and Expectations (including but are not limited to the following):
  • Demonstrated skill and competency to play both piano and organ; lead congregational singing; and have experience in choral direction and accompanying.
  • Working knowledge of other musical instruments, including handbells, hand chimes and guitar is preferred. Additional training in choral music and conducting is also preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the music repertoire available for worship across a diverse selection of musical groups in the church’s music ministry.
  • Collaborate with pastoral staff to choose worship settings and plan special services (e.g., Christmas, Lent, Easter, and memorial services)
  • Work with Sunday School Coordinator to provide a music program/component for kids and youth.
  • Direct weekly choir rehearsals as well as handbell and handchimes rehearsals.

Position Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in music or church music required
  • Minimum five years experience in a similar role
  • Knowledge of Liturgical worship principles is preferred
  • Enthusiastic. Organized. Excellent personal communication skills (written, verbal, and listening) are essential.
  • Ability to cultivate a warm, inviting and energizing environment for the music program.

To Apply

To apply, please electronically submit a letter of interest or resume to jobs@crossandcrown.org. For additional information about our growing ELCA congregation, visit www.crossandcrown.org.