Director of Music

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDirector of Music MinistriesFirst Congregational Church of ChristMadison, WIJob Description: Time:

70% position, could be combined with 30% organ/keyboard position for appropriate candidates, or less than 70% is the handbells were under a separate director.Pay: Salary range $40,000-$45,000, depending on level of education and experienceBenefits: Available:Vacation: 2 weeks per year; responsible for finding coverage; to be approved by and coordinated with the Senior Pastor and Staffing Team. Professional Organizations: Approved membership in music organizations will be paid by the Church, i.e. United Church of Christ Musicians Association (UCCMA).Continuing ed: 1 week per yearSabbatical leave: After each 5 years of employment, 1 month’s paid sabbatical leave in addition to annual vacation.

Must be approved by the Senior Minister and Executive Council at least one year before beginning the sabbatical. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher in music, experience in the area of sacred music preferred; sufficient keyboard skills to lead rehearsals, if needed, training in conducting; and appreciation of the wide range of sacred music.Reports to: Senior PastorOverall Vision for position:The Director oversees First Congregational United Church of Christ’s music program and is responsible for conducting all vocal and handbell choirs. The Director works closely and collaboratively with the Staff Worship Team and is responsible for planning music for worship that is relevant and ministering to our diverse, progressive, open and affirming, and inter-generational congregation. Our Sanctuary houses a well-maintained Holtkamp (Opus 1963, 1980). Manuals: 3. Stops: 37. Ranks: 38. Action: Slider chests. Mechanical key action. Electric stop action,

and a 9 ft concert grand piano built by the Steinway Piano Company during the 1920s. The Church is also home to a five-octave Whitechaple handbell set, the largest in the area.Key Responsibilities: The following responsibilities are not an exhaustive list, and there may be other duties as assigned.Rehearsals and Worship Services:Collaborate with the Staff Worship Team and select music for all worship servicesSubmit music for worship services to the office in a timely fashionDevelop plans, goals and lead all choir rehearsals/performancesCoordinate with the Facilities Manager for any needed setupsHire and manage choir section leaders as requiredPlan and contract for guest musiciansSelect and plan choral literature and instrumental music for each choir and all worship servicesOversee the Children & Youth music programming in close collaboration with the Director of Christian EducationEngage in the life of the Church in order to identify and invite members and friends of the Congregation into musical opportunitiesChoirs are a combination of volunteers and hired section leaders. Rehearsal times are negotiable.Administrative Functions:Attend weekly staff meetingsOversee the administration of Section LeadersPrepare budget requests with the Board of DeaconsOversee the music budgetFile and maintain music libraryWrite newsletter articles and notes as neededPlan for the maintenance of all musical instrumentsPlan and execute workshops to enhance the experience of musiciansStaff liaison to Board of DeaconsPurchase, monitor, and log licensing requirements for all musicSupervise organists/accompanists on staffTo apply, send cover letter and resume to Rev. Eldonna Hazen, Senior Minister, View email address on click.appcast.io. Three references should be made available, upon request.