MAGNOLIA UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, A PROGRESSIVE, OPEN AND AFFIRMING COMMUNITY OF FAITH

JOB DESCRIPTION-MUSIC DIRECTOR

PURPOSE

• Direct and Perform music for worship on Sunday mornings and for special church events.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan the choral music for all worship services in which the choir participates (including Christmas Eve, Maundy

Thursday, and occasional special services).

• Partner with the minister and organist/pianist to coordinate music selections for each worship service with the goal of integrating theme and mood.
• Perform vocal or other musical music for reflection selections in weekly services and lead the singing of the

Hymns for weekly worship services

• Participate in monthly Worship and Arts Team meetings.
• Conduct choir practices each Thursday evenings, typically September – June for 90 minutes.
• Conduct a choir practice 45 minutes prior to Sunday worship service and direct the choir
• Recruit and oversee additional vocalists/musicians/small groups in support of the overall music ministry of

MUCC (Both paid and church volunteers)

• Oversee: o Choir music library and database – update as new music is obtained o Music budget and Music memorial funds. o Setup and takedown for musical rehearsals and performances o Promotion and recruitment

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Degree in Music
• Previous experience directing a church choir
• Able to sing solo, plays music and / or one or more instruments (e.g. guitar)
• Appreciates working with a wide variety of singing abilities
• Ability to lead a wide variety of music styles (sacred, jazz, global, classical, gospel)
• Ability to work with a variety of team members in coordinating the musical component of services and programs

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Accountable to the Minister and the Coordinating Council
• Annual review of performance and salary conducted the Senior Pastor

TIME COMMITMENT/PAY

• This is a salaried, part-time position (approximately 10 hours per week), no medical or dental benefits.
• $15,000 to $17,500 depending on experience
• Start Date 9/1/2022
• 2 Sundays Off per year

(Updated 5/1/22)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14,500.00 – $65,598.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98199: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Choral Direction: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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