Job Application - Cross Timbers Community Church

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Musician - Drummer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Revised: 10/2024

 

JOB TITLE:                           Musician – Drummer

CLASSIFICATION:                                                                                          STATUS:                Non-Exempt

                                            Flexible Part Time (FPT)

(Schedule will be determined with the Manager. Not to exceed 29 hours per week)

MINISTRY:                           Worship                                                               MANAGER:           Lead Worship Pastor

GENERAL WORK WEEK:  Sunday – Thursday                                             LOCATION:          Argyle                                                                                                                                                          (11-15 hours per week but may vary and no minimum # of hours guaranteed - typically includes some nights and weekend hours)

 

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

The Flexible Part-Time Musician is an instrumentalist providing direct support to the Worship Team. As a member of the Worship Team, the Musician will lead instrumentally as a part of the band for weekly services. This could include but is not limited to any of the following: Sunday Services, CT Kids Worship, CT Student Worship, and/or other special services, camps or retreats. They may also lead rehearsals, provide musical help for volunteers during rehearsals and contribute creatively to the scheduled worship sets with the oversight/direction of the Lead Worship Pastor and/or Associate Worship Pastor.

 

STAFF CULTURE:

Culture is critical to the success of Cross Timbers and its employees.  We define our culture in this way.  “The environment we create by how we work and how we work with each other”.   We continually strive for a high output, happy and healthy team; H3.  We invest in our staff to develop their skills, so they thrive in their roles as well as focusing on helping them to develop spiritually.

 

STAFF EXPECTATION:

As a condition of employment with Cross Timbers, it is essential (required) that employees and their families become active participants in the life and ministry of CT.  This includes regular attendance to services and finding a way to volunteer with a ministry not in the scope of this job. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Excellent Musical/Instrumental Ability (ie.. Drums, guitar, bass, piano/keyboard)

·        1-2 Years experience playing in a church setting

·        Understanding current musical trends with regards to church music and a willingness to support the musical direction given by the CT Worship Ministry Team

·        Ability to develop an understanding for band dynamics, worship environment productions and ministry teamwork in a worship team setting

·        Familiarity with Ableton, Playback, Pro-tools or Pro Presenter is preferred (a plus, but not required)

·        Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with team members

 ·        Willing and open to change, be flexible in a variety of situations

·        A team player giving and receiving input, willing to compromise & cooperate

·        Exhibit clear and effective verbal and non-verbal communications skills

·        Able to develop people and systems to optimize growth and effectiveness

·        Forward thinker who assumes responsibility and takes initiative

·        Must possess a genuine humility and work well in the context of a team

·        Clearance of a criminal background check


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support Worship experiences under the direction of the Lead Worship Pastor or Associate Worship Pastor, or the assigned Worship Leader for the service
  • Prepare in advance for all scheduled services - allow for practice time
  • Be prepared to work with the band and other vocalist in rehearsals, prayer time, as assigned for each service
  • Stay current with musical trends as is related to church music
  • Be willing and work collaboratively to support the musical direction given by the CT Worship Ministry Team

·     Attend essential (required) staff meetings/functions as assigned by the manager and/or Leadership.

  • The statements contained in the document are intended to describe the general nature of this role and level of work performed by employees in this role.  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this role.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their Manager.

 

WORK HOURS

·        Part-Time Positions - Part-time employees have varying hours depending upon the role but should never exceed 29 hours per work week.  The actual number of hours per week is not guaranteed and may vary with the workload.  Failure to adhere to the 29-hour rule is a violation of the employment agreement. 

·        The established work week is Sunday through Saturday for all payroll purposes including tracking part-time hours.

·        Full-time and Regular part-time positions may be approved for a flex schedule which includes the potential of 1-day remote working.  Managers have discretion related to flexibility in conjunction with Cross Timber’s flex practice. 

·        Flexible part-time employees’ schedules and work locations are based upon the role and scope of responsibilities.

·        A finalized schedule will be established with the Manager but typically falls within the general hours noted below.

o   Monday-Friday role               8:30-5:00 Monday-Thursday                8:30-2:00 Friday

o   Sunday-Thursday role           9:00-5:00 Monday-Thursday                7:00-1:00 Sundays (varies by role)

·        A 1-hour lunch break is provided and required to be taken by an employee.  The actual time of the lunch break is determined with the manager’s input.

·        Employees must understand that ministry does not always fall within a normal schedule and working outside of that schedule can periodically include weekends, evenings and holidays for CT sponsored events that are essential (required).  For full-time roles, additional hours outside the normal scope may be accommodated with comp time and/or a temporary adjustment to the normal schedule where indicated.  This is handled by Manager discretion.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT – PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

·        Position requires bending, stooping, and stretching to complete various tasks, and occasional lifting of boxes weighing up to 25-50 pounds. Work is generally performed indoors but may involve limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

 

COMMENTS:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of this job and the level of work performed by employees in this position.  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties required by their manager.

The employment relationship remains subject to the employment at will doctrine in the State of Texas, meaning either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice.   If you are in agreement with the above, please sign and return this document to Human Resources.