Employment Opportunities

Music Director

Principal Function: The music program at Speegleville Baptist Church is designed to enhance the worship experience of the congregation. This program should provide opportunities for children, youth and adults to be involved in the music ministry of the church.

Working Relationships: Reports to the Pastor

Salary/Time off: This position is a contract (1099) and Interim position without benefits with personal responsibility for all IRS reporting and payments. Salary is $150.00 weekly. You will be given one scheduled Sunday off per quarter with pay. You will be responsible to arrange someone within the church to cover for you.

Responsibilities:

Music Knowledge and experience. Able to demonstrate with confidence.
Responsible for the music at all worship events (Sunday morning, Wednesday night, other worship events as scheduled)
Direct the Adult Choir/Youth Choir and all aspects of music selection, rehearsal and performance.
Assist the Children's Director with all aspects associated with the music selection, rehearsal and performance when needed.
Jointly plan special seasonal Adult and Children’s music performances/events.
Plan and present special worship and other special music performances as appropriate.
Maintain the church’s music library.
Attend church Staff meetings and Church Council meetings when scheduled.
Plan Sunday morning hymns/music. Send information to the church secretary by the end of the day Wednesday to be added to the bulletin for Sunday morning worship service.

Contact Information:

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to:

Speegleville Baptist Church
469 Speegle Rd.
Waco, TX 76712

Applicants may also email a cover letter and resume to:
speeglevillebaptist@gmail.com

Attention Personnel Committee Chairman / D. Lightfoot

Youth Director

Principal Function: Coordinating and promoting church programs and encouraging the spiritual growth of students (grades 6-12).

Working Relationships: Reports to the Pastor or Deacons if the Pastor position is not filled.

Salary/Time off: This position is a contract (1099) and part time position without benefits with personal responsibility for all IRS reporting and payments. Salary is $175.00 weekly. You will be given one scheduled Sunday off per quarter. You will be responsible to arrange someone within the church to cover for you.

Responsibilities:

Organize and coordinate a balanced approach to student ministry that includes Bible study, discipleship training, Outreach, recreation, fellowship, and mission action within the ministry plan of Speegleville Baptist Church.

Work with the Church Ministry Team and Outreach Committee to plan, implement and evaluate a balanced student ministry program.

Provide Christian guidance and pastoral care to meet the special needs of young people and their parents.

Keep up-to-date on the latest educational methods and share them with the Pastor.

Recommend and manage the student ministry budget.

Be available Sunday morning, Wednesday nights and weekends as planned for youth ministry events as well as to work with the Pastor in making emergency pastoral care visits as needed.

Visit prospects and members related to student ministry.

Comply with all established church policies and procedures as well as all applicable federal and state laws.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

The position of Student Minister requires:

A high school diploma.
2 years experience is recommended as youth church staff or other youth-related position.Comparable volunteer service may be considered in lieu of staff experience.
Requires exceptional communication skills, including public speaking, and the ability to speak confidently before groups. Requires quality leadership and administrative skills.
Requires basic ability to use computer software, such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel and social media tools.
Requires commitment to biblical Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally.
Requires passing criminal and sexual misconduct background checks.
Attending Church Council and Outreach Committee meetings when scheduled.