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Full Job Description

The Director of Music is responsible for the total music program of the church. This includes overseeing all choral and instrumental groups, conducting the Chancel Choir, supervision of the organist, and scheduling of all music programming, including choirs and soloists, for the entire year.

The roles of Director of Handbell Choir and Director of PS96 Praise Band have been created as separate stipend positions. These positions are paid in addition to the Director of Music and Organist positions to compensate for the additional hours required to manage these programs. The programming of both the Handbell Choir and PS96 will be under the supervision of the Director of Music.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate the scheduling of all choirs and soloists with the Senior Pastor and other relevant stakeholders.
• Supervise the Organist and support their professional development and involvement in the music program.
• Plan all music for and direct the Chancel Choir at rehearsals and worship services during the choir year, September through June.
• Direct additional performances of the Chancel Choir, within and outside the church, upon agreement with church leadership and the choir.
• Provide regular communications to the Chancel Choir and other musicians.
• Plan with the Director of Children and Youth Ministry for appropriate music materials in the church school program.
• Submit regular articles for the church newsletter, The Messenger.
• Submit bulletin information regarding service music to the Office Manager on a weekly basis during the choir year.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff and Church Council meetings to coordinate the music program with the total ministry of the church.
• Facilitate bi-annual tuning of four church pianos and one organ in coordination with the Office Manager.
• Order choral music as needed.
• Recruit new participants in music programs.
• Manage the budget for the music programs.
• Coordinate summer organist and piano coverage when needed.
• Assign coverage for expected and unexpected absences.
• Maintain the music library and oversee upkeep of the choir room.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor and/or Staff-Parish Relations Committee.
• Facilitate applications from community piano teachers for recitals in the church building according to the Trustees Building Use Policy.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Experience with music programming and direction of multiple choral and instrumental groups.
• Minimum of a Bachelor of Music Degree.
• Piano experience required.
• Passion for and knowledge of choral singing.
• Extensive knowledge of sacred music repertoire and experience with liturgical worship is a plus.
• Organized, collaborative, creative, visionary, spiritually grounded, flexible, resourceful, and self-sufficient.

Safe Sanctuary Policy

The candidate must read and agree to the Safe Sanctuary policy as adopted by Carter Memorial United Methodist Church. This includes agreeing to a CORI background check and acting in accordance with the provisions set forth by the Safe Sanctuary policy.

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary is $24,000–$26,000/year based on education and experience, plus an additional stipend for the Director of Handbells position.

• Two weeks paid vacation to be arranged with the Senior Pastor.
• Vacation excludes Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, and Easter.
• National holidays as noted in the Personnel Handbook.