Music Director

Business: St. Paul United Methodist Church

Location: New Windsor

PART TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Church

Business Address:
200 Main Street
New Windsor, Maryland 21776

Phone: (410) 635-2442

Contact Name: Sarah Lowman
Title: SPRC Chairman
Email: stpaulnewwindsor@gmail.com
Website: https://www.umc.org/en/find-a-church/church?id=145250

Job Description

Responsibilities:
– Provide piano and/or organ music for Sunday morning worship services
– Direct a volunteer choir in special music for worship (Labor Day thru May)
– Lead choir rehearsals and foster their musical growth
– Organize and direct ensembles for special music during the summer (trios, duets, etc)
– Provide music for special services (Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Thanksgiving Eve, Blue Christmas, Christmas Eve)
– Select appropriate music for worship based on the liturgy and choir’s skills with Pastor’s guidance
– Motivate and inspire choir by conveying that God has given each of them a gift
– Communicate music selections to secretary for inclusion in the bulletin/powerpoint
– Coordinate maintenance of the piano and organ
– Maintain music library
– Recruit new singers
– Manage music budget
– Arrange for substitute when necessary
– Respond timely to requests from Trustees or Finance Committee (ie music budget or repairs to organ/piano
– Music director will have the first opportunity to play for weddings and funerals. If unable to do so, the music director will need to provide approval of the chosen music provider

Employee Hours: Hours to include Sunday services, choir practice one night weekly, and any other hours needed to accomplish tasks.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree in Music is desirable including knowledge of piano/organ and directing choirs
– Excellent communication and organization skills
– Ability to be a positive voice for St. Paul
– Familiar with and be able to play hymns

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, H.S. Diploma/GED, Bachelor’s Degree, Background Check

Wages per hour: 9,000 annual
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: NO

Days of Work:
THURSDAY Choir Practice      SUNDAY Worship hours
Shift: varied

How to Apply: Send a resumes to email stpaulnewwindsor@gmail.com
Willing to Train: NO
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months: 6 months
Minimum Age: 18 & over
Closing Date: 10/01/2024