Jacksonville Children's Chorus is hiring : Director of Music (PT) OR Director of

St. Pauls United Church of Christ is seeking either a part-time Director of Music or a full-time Director of Music and Organist Position (OCM). As a congregation of the United Church of Christ, we embrace respect for individuals and families of all backgrounds and configurations in a joyful expression of Christian faith in the city.

We have a 50+ member Chancel Choir that sings contemporary anthems, Jewish liturgical music, African-American spirituals, German chorales, Gospel songs, and special offerings such as cantatas. Additionally, we have three children's choirs conducted by church members; a gospel quartet that plays every Sunday in worship; an Intergenerational Orchestra that performs annually; an annual Bible Off Broadway musical production by our Sunday School; an annual “How Sweet the Sound” Gospel music service; and a wonderful Aeolian-Skinner organ with over 5000 pipes, 98 ranks, and four manuals and pedals.

Director of Music Position This position provides musical leadership for all church choirs, bands, and orchestras; researches, plans, consults, implements, and monitors the ministry of music for St. Pauls to actively engage the congregation in worship through music.

The Music Director shall generally work twenty hours each week, including rehearsing and performing during the day or night on weekdays and weekends, particularly Sundays, in accordance with the needs and schedule of church services and as personally arranged and mutually agreed to with the Senior Pastor.

An advanced degree in Music is required, as well as five plus years of experience in Church Music Ministry; expertise in supervising and managing choirs, musicians, and congregants; and competency in teaching music and choral directing.

Required Skills / Abilities Demonstrate excellent musicianship as well as interpersonal skills and patience, clarity, and ease of communication necessary to teach well.

Demonstrate the ability to adhere to schedules, complete projects / assignments in a timely fashion, cooperate and work effectively with teams, and effectively work with all levels of music ministry partners.

Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting and / or standing; use of hands to handle, control, or feel instruments, tools, or controls; repetitive movements; occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds.

Ability to : hear sounds and recognize the difference between them; ability to focus on one source of sound and ignore others; ability to understand the speech of another person; ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand; ability to regularly reach with hands and arms.

Duties / Responsibilities Lead worship as an expression of and grounded in Christian faith.

Plan and provide leadership of the church’s music program for worship services, church events, etc.

Coordinate hymn accompaniment between the organist and the gospel quartet.

Select and provide music appropriate for each regularly scheduled Sunday service and all additionally assigned services during the year.

Encourage and lead robust congregational singing.

Additional Duties of OCM, Director of Music / Organist Position In addition to the Director of Music responsibilities listed above, the Organist Choirmaster (OCM) will have the following responsibilities.

Provide musical leadership to the assigned choirs and bands, providing organ and piano music in a professional manner for all assigned worship services and all seasonal and special services as assigned.

Application Instructions Cover Letter and Resumé

Three Professional Letters of Recommendation

Any links to recent worship services, programs, recordings, and other portfolio samples as available

Send Application to : Jobs@spucc.org

Questions : Senior Pastor Matt Fitzgerald - mfitzgerald@spucc.org

Salary Range : Part Time $40,000-$60,000. Full Time $80,000 - $110,000

Benefits included

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