Maine Conference United Church of Christ
Music Director-Organist
Maine Conference United Church of Christ, Portland, Maine, us, 04122
The State Street Church, an Open and Affirming church, seeks a part-time Music Director-Organist to join our church ministry. State Street Church is an urban church on the peninsula of Portland, Maine. We boast historical and beautiful spaces and we host a loving, welcoming, and joyful community.
Primary Responsibilities
Leading weekly rehearsals for, directing and accompanying the volunteer adult choir
Collaborating with the pastor to select appropriate music for all worship services
Playing organ and piano during services
Utilizing and incorporating church members’ volunteer musical talents
Arranging, scheduling, and overseeing guest musicians
Key Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a music-related discipline or other significant musical training required; Master’s degree preferred
Professional mastery of organ and piano
Experience conducting vocal and instrumental ensembles
Experience working with amateur choir
Knowledge of current trends and resources in church music
Demonstrable familiarity with various music genres
Preferably familiar with church worship
Must pass criminal background check
Compensation and Benefits
This is a year-round, part-time, salaried position, typically requiring 15-20 hours per week, including rehearsals and worship services.
Hours are flexible outside of scheduled or standing activities.
Salary range: $20,000-25,000, depending on qualifications, education, and experience
Honoraria for weddings and memorial services, consistent with church policy
Paid time off
Retirement plan contribution
Use of church organ and pianos for private teaching lessons
To Apply
Send the following to musicsearchssc@gmail.com (alternatively, by regular mail, Attention: Music Director Position, State Street Church, 159 State Street, P.O. Box 4037, Portland, ME 04101):
Resume
Cover letter
Video recordings of yourself playing a piece of organ repertoire appropriate for a church prelude or postlude, playing several verses of one hymn, and directing a choir
Competitive candidates will be invited to an initial interview, and finalists will be invited to visit the church for additional interviews and to audition. Applications encouraged by May 10.
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Primary Responsibilities
Leading weekly rehearsals for, directing and accompanying the volunteer adult choir
Collaborating with the pastor to select appropriate music for all worship services
Playing organ and piano during services
Utilizing and incorporating church members’ volunteer musical talents
Arranging, scheduling, and overseeing guest musicians
Key Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a music-related discipline or other significant musical training required; Master’s degree preferred
Professional mastery of organ and piano
Experience conducting vocal and instrumental ensembles
Experience working with amateur choir
Knowledge of current trends and resources in church music
Demonstrable familiarity with various music genres
Preferably familiar with church worship
Must pass criminal background check
Compensation and Benefits
This is a year-round, part-time, salaried position, typically requiring 15-20 hours per week, including rehearsals and worship services.
Hours are flexible outside of scheduled or standing activities.
Salary range: $20,000-25,000, depending on qualifications, education, and experience
Honoraria for weddings and memorial services, consistent with church policy
Paid time off
Retirement plan contribution
Use of church organ and pianos for private teaching lessons
To Apply
Send the following to musicsearchssc@gmail.com (alternatively, by regular mail, Attention: Music Director Position, State Street Church, 159 State Street, P.O. Box 4037, Portland, ME 04101):
Resume
Cover letter
Video recordings of yourself playing a piece of organ repertoire appropriate for a church prelude or postlude, playing several verses of one hymn, and directing a choir
Competitive candidates will be invited to an initial interview, and finalists will be invited to visit the church for additional interviews and to audition. Applications encouraged by May 10.
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