Full Time Musical Clergy or Music Director

Jewishsac
Needham Heights, Massachusetts, US
Permanent
Full-time

Full Time Musical Clergy or Music Director

Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.

Temple Aliyah, a vibrant egalitarian Conservative synagogue in Needham, Massachusetts, is seeking an energetic full-time musical clergy (Rabbi or Cantor) or music director to serve as part of our leadership team, complementing our new spiritual leader Rabbi Allison Poirier.

We are looking for a dynamic, creative and collaborative individual, who can enhance the spiritual life of the Congregation through traditional and modern music and song. Come join us!

General Responsibilities :

  • Collaborate with the Rabbi and professional staff in the daily life of the shul
  • Lead engaging and participatory worship services on Shabbat and holidays
  • Integrate music in the religious school and other programming
  • Chant Torah, Haftarah, and Megillot, as needed
  • Participate in life cycle events of congregants
  • Perform pastoral and life cycle duties and visits to the sick (preferred)

Specific duties include :

  • Tutor B’nai Mitzvah students to lead the service, including reciting / singing prayers and chanting Torah and Haftarah
  • With the Rabbi, ensure students are fully prepared for their B’nai Mitzvah
  • Guide families through B’nai Mitzvah process
  • Assess guest Torah readers

Musical Direction :

  • Create and oversee congregational music programs
  • Collaborate with the Rabbi to develop a musical vision for congregation
  • Develop musical programming for youth and adults, including concerts, musical education, and choir
  • Play guitar or other musical instrument (preferred)

Education :

  • Teach a variety of ages and interest groups
  • Offer one or two courses a year in our rich adult education program
  • Engage actively in the religious school
  • Bring music into the preschool and other young family programming

Synagogue Leadership, Administration and Community Responsibilities :

  • Work collaboratively with the Rabbi, synagogue staff and congregational leadership
  • Create and participate in community events and concerts (Jewish and interfaith)
  • Engage with the local community beyond Temple Aliyah

Qualifications :

  • Fluency in nusach and Conservative weekday, Shabbat, and holiday liturgy
  • Comfort with Torah, Haftarah, and Megillot trope
  • Ability to sing and lead congregants in prayer with spirit and energy
  • Ability to teach children and adults
  • Computer competency, including Microsoft Office, recording audio files, music notation software, and social media (preferred)
  • Filled with ruach!

Application Process :

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and sample recordings or videos that reflect your musical skills to clergysearch@templealiyah.

com . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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