Voice Up Publishing Incorporated

Choir Director

Detroit, MI • Posted 2 weeks ago
Remote Full Time Not specified Level general

Executive Director of Music, Faith, and Behavioral Health
A Global Faith & Ministry Initiative

Organization: Voice Up Publishing Inc.
Location: 100% Remote with Occasional Local Community Outreach
Hours: 20 hours per week

Compensation: Equity stake during the start-up period.

Project Overview

Building Caring is a groundbreaking online education initiative that creates a transformative platform for individuals to share, celebrate, and learn from diverse faith journeys. We are pioneering an innovative digital community committed to sharing the power of God's love through integrated education, athletics, artistic expression, and spiritual formation.

Position Overview

We are seeking a visionary Executive Director to lead our pioneering global initiative that integrates music ministry, faith formation, and behavioral health through the transformative power of God's love. This 100% remote position offers the opportunity to shape and launch a comprehensive ministry that reaches individuals from preschool through graduate school, using music as a vehicle for spiritual growth and emotional wellbeing.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic plan for establishing Building Caring's global presence, with initial focus on the United States and subsequent expansion to Africa, Australia, Asia, and Europe

Educational Leadership & Program Development

- Design age-appropriate music and faith programs for:

- Early Childhood (ages 3-5)

- Elementary School (grades K-5)

- Middle School (grades 6-8)

- High School (grades 9-12)

- Undergraduate Students

- Graduate Students

- Develop curriculum that integrates musical worship, faith formation, and mental health awareness

- Create developmental frameworks that ensure program continuity across age groups

- Establish assessment methods for measuring spiritual and emotional growth

Music Ministry Leadership

- Oversee the development of worship and praise programs across all age levels

- Create innovative approaches to musical worship that resonate with different age groups

- Design music therapy initiatives that support behavioral health objectives

- Foster musical excellence while maintaining focus on spiritual growth

- Develop training programs for music ministry leaders and volunteers

Behavioral Health Integration

- Create age-appropriate mental health resources that complement music ministry

- Develop protocols for identifying and addressing behavioral health needs

- Establish partnerships with mental health professionals and counseling services

- Design programs that use music as a therapeutic tool for emotional healing

- Implement trauma-informed practices across all program levels

Spiritual Leadership

- Maintain and model a strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ

- Design age-appropriate discipleship programs

- Guide spiritual formation through musical worship

- Create mentorship opportunities across age groups

- Foster intergenerational ministry connections

Qualifications

Required

- Strong personal faith and daily walk with Jesus Christ

- Minimum 5 years experience in music ministry leadership

- Background in educational program development across multiple age groups

- Understanding of developmental psychology and behavioral health principles

- Experience in curriculum development and implementation

Desired Qualities

- Master's degree or higher in Music, Music Education, Music Therapy, Divinity, or related field

- Masters or Doctoral degree in related field

- Experience in music therapy or behavioral health

- Multi-generational teaching experience

- Proficiency in various musical styles and worship traditions

- Experience with remote program management

- Background in special education or adaptive music programs

Core Competencies

- Advanced musical ability and knowledge

- Understanding of developmental stages and learning needs

- Cross-generational communication skills

- Program development and management

- Behavioral health awareness and sensitivity

- Digital literacy for remote leadership

Key Success Factors

- Ability to create age-appropriate programming

- Demonstrated success in multi-generational ministry

- Track record of integrating faith, music, and emotional wellness

- Experience in launching and scaling educational programs

- Strong pastoral care skills across age groups

Working Environment

- 100% remote position with flexible hours

- Regular virtual and in-person program observation

- Dynamic, faith-centered work culture

- Collaborative team environment spanning multiple time zones

Program Focus Areas

Early Childhood

- Developmental music programs

- Basic faith formation through song

- Social-emotional learning through music

Elementary

- Foundation building in music and faith

- Character development through worship

- Emotional expression through music

Secondary Education

- Advanced musical worship opportunities

- Peer leadership development

- Mental health awareness and support

Higher Education

- Sophisticated theological engagement

- Leadership development

- Mental health advocacy and support

- Research opportunities in music ministry

To Apply

Send to

Please submit:

- A detailed resume

- Personal statement of faith

- Philosophy of music ministry across age groups

- Example of Your Best Writing

- Portfolio of musical work

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, or disability.

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