Director of Music Ministry

Musical/Artistic

• Select music for worship, in collaboration with the Senior Minister and the Worship Commission, that amplifies inclusion, community, and faith and that aligns with scriptural and seasonal themes.
• Lead music during worship, both instrumental (preludes, postludes, etc.) and as accompaniment for congregational singing.
• Direct a choir of adult congregants of varying abilities via biweekly rehearsals.
• Work with the Associate Minister to develop musical experiences for children that nurture their experience of God and community.
• Incorporate volunteer musicians from the church membership to play in regular worship services, whether as soloists or ensembles.
• Plan and lead a special musical service during the Christmas season, highlighting the choir, where the music is the message.

Ministerial/Administrative

• Attend worship planning meetings with the ministers (weekly) and the congregation’s Worship Commission (monthly)
• Determine needs for guest musicians in worship; recruit and direct them.
• Oversee regular maintenance for the congregation’s pianos and pipe organ.
• Maintain the choir’s music library in collaboration with volunteers.
• Manage necessary copyright licenses.
• Oversee the budget for the music ministry.

Experience coordinating a music program with participants of varying skill levels, including conducting vocal and instrumental ensembles

• Strong keyboard skills
• Familiarity with pipe organ and its use in worship
• Skill at performing on additional musical instruments is enthusiastically desired (though not a requirement)
• Demonstrated commitment to bringing a diverse range of musical styles and genres into worship.
• Knowledge of and experience with church music, staying current with trends and resources

Core Competencies

• Welcoming, inclusive, and affirming; rooted in active spiritual life
• Communicates effectively (verbal and written)
• Organized with strong problem-solving skills
• Collaborative and flexible
• Core commitment to antiracism, inclusive language and LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Hours/Schedule

• Tuesdays: 1:00pm-3:15pm for staff and worship planning meetings
• Sundays: 9:00am - 12:00pm
• Biweekly choral rehearsals, supplemented by additional rehearsals at key points in the church year.
• Once monthly evening meeting with the Worship Commission to reflect on worship and plan for the season ahead.
• Attendance at annual church meetings in the fall, winter, and spring.
• Availability for Holidays and special services required.