Director of Music

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

Oceanview UMC is seeking a spiritually grounded, musically gifted Director of Music to lead and grow our worship music ministry. This part-time role directs weekly worship music, conducts the choir, develops ensembles, and partners with the Senior Pastor to create cohesive, Spirit-led worship rooted in the Wesleyan tradition.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and lead all musical elements of Sunday worship and seasonal services
• Select hymns, anthems, and praise music aligned with sermon themes and the UMC calendar
• Direct the adult choir and develop children/youth ensembles as feasible
• Lead weekly rehearsals with musical excellence and spiritual care
• Recruit, encourage, and support volunteer singers and instrumentalists
• Provide or arrange piano/organ/instrumental leadership
• Collaborate with pastor, staff, and A/V volunteers for seamless worship
• Manage music library, licensing (CCLI/One License), and ministry scheduling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music or Church Music (Master’s preferred)
• Strong choral conducting and vocal leadership skills
• Ability to play piano and/or organ at a worship-leadership level
• 3–5 years of church or faith-based music leadership
• Experience with notation software (Finale, Sibelius, MuseScore)
• Active Christian faith and alignment with United Methodist theology
• Strong relational and volunteer leadership skills

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with UMC worship traditions and the Book of Worship
• Experience with blended or contemporary worship styles
• Knowledge of CCLI/One License compliance
• Experience directing children’s or youth choirs

Schedule & Compensation

• Schedule: Part-time (~20 hours/week; includes weekly worship + one rehearsal + staff planning; additional hours during Advent/Christmas, Holy Week/Easter)
• Compensation: Based on experience

\nCompany Description

Located in Juno Beach, Florida, Oceanview UMC is a warm, welcoming, and inclusive beach-town congregation dedicated to vibrant worship, spiritual growth, and active community outreach. We pride ourselves on creating an authentic, supportive environment where staff and volunteers work collaboratively to serve our local community and provide meaningful, Spirit-led ministry both in-person and online.

Company Description

Located in Juno Beach, Florida, Oceanview UMC is a warm, welcoming, and inclusive beach-town congregation dedicated to vibrant worship, spiritual growth, and active community outreach. We pride ourselves on creating an authentic, supportive environment where staff and volunteers work collaboratively to serve our local community and provide meaningful, Spirit-led ministry both in-person and online.