NC Conference of The United Methodist Church
Choir Director and Organist Millbrook United Methodist Church
NC Conference of The United Methodist Church, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
About Millbrook UMC
Millbrook UMC is a welcoming and engaged church located in North Raleigh, NC with one traditional service at 9:00am and a contemporary service at 10:30, as well as multiple joint services throughout the year. Millbrook is the home to a variety of ministries that bring together both traditional and contemporary worshipers as one church. Millbrook UMC is 156 years old, and is both “old” and “new,” especially through the merger with a church start with contemporary worship style in 1993.
Our traditional worship services utilize The United Methodist Hymnal (1982) and The Faith We Sing, for congregational singing and can integrate music from other sources. Great care is taken to create a cohesive service that unites around a central theme that is engaging for both in person and online congregants. Our sanctuary houses a Yamaha NU1X hybrid digital piano and a Rogers T807 Trillium two manual organ.
Position Summary We are seeking a Choir Director and Organist to plan, lead and accompany music for the traditional worship service, including a choir of 12-18 voices, and to lead our handbell choir of approximately 10 ringers. Our ideal candidate is a gifted musician and collaborative leader with the ability to help create meaningful worship experiences for our congregation, not only in the traditional service but in joint services as well. This is a part time position (approximately 20 hours/week), reporting to the Senior Pastor, and working closely with multiple other staff members and lay volunteers.
Responsibilities
Assist clergy and staff in the implementation of music appropriate for the theme of the Sunday traditional worship service and special services.
Attend weekly staff meetings/worship planning, and Church Council meetings (6‑8/year).
Prepare, rehearse and perform appropriate organ/piano music and hymn accompaniment in one weekly traditional worship service and other special services.
Select, rehearse, prepare, and accompany choir anthems and other choral selections/responses for weekly traditional worship service and special services.
Recruit and train choir members.
Plan and lead a weekly choir practice.
Develop and maintain a music library (Library is mostly developed).
Plan and direct music for special seasons of the year.
Develop and manage an annual music budget.
Lead the choir as a community, promoting unity and positive morale, not only within the choir but within the church as a whole.
Collaborate with contemporary worship leader and pastors for joint and special services.
Lead handbell choir in rehearsing and performing 2‑3 times/year.
Provide first right of refusal for funerals and weddings (for honorarium). If unavailable, then secure a substitute.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Music preferred. Commensurate study or experience will be considered.
Experience in the leadership of church music programming and performance is preferred.
Skills in collaboration, interpersonal relationships, planning, and flexibility required.
Ability to select and teach music appropriate for the setting in which it is performed using a volunteer choir of varying talents.
Talented in piano and organ performance.
Understand and adopt Methodist doctrine in music ministry.
Ability and willingness to learn church planning tools (i.e. Realm church management software and Planning Center worship planning platform) with help provided.
Salary $18,000-22,000 Commensurate with experience and responsibilities.
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Our traditional worship services utilize The United Methodist Hymnal (1982) and The Faith We Sing, for congregational singing and can integrate music from other sources. Great care is taken to create a cohesive service that unites around a central theme that is engaging for both in person and online congregants. Our sanctuary houses a Yamaha NU1X hybrid digital piano and a Rogers T807 Trillium two manual organ.
Position Summary We are seeking a Choir Director and Organist to plan, lead and accompany music for the traditional worship service, including a choir of 12-18 voices, and to lead our handbell choir of approximately 10 ringers. Our ideal candidate is a gifted musician and collaborative leader with the ability to help create meaningful worship experiences for our congregation, not only in the traditional service but in joint services as well. This is a part time position (approximately 20 hours/week), reporting to the Senior Pastor, and working closely with multiple other staff members and lay volunteers.
Responsibilities
Assist clergy and staff in the implementation of music appropriate for the theme of the Sunday traditional worship service and special services.
Attend weekly staff meetings/worship planning, and Church Council meetings (6‑8/year).
Prepare, rehearse and perform appropriate organ/piano music and hymn accompaniment in one weekly traditional worship service and other special services.
Select, rehearse, prepare, and accompany choir anthems and other choral selections/responses for weekly traditional worship service and special services.
Recruit and train choir members.
Plan and lead a weekly choir practice.
Develop and maintain a music library (Library is mostly developed).
Plan and direct music for special seasons of the year.
Develop and manage an annual music budget.
Lead the choir as a community, promoting unity and positive morale, not only within the choir but within the church as a whole.
Collaborate with contemporary worship leader and pastors for joint and special services.
Lead handbell choir in rehearsing and performing 2‑3 times/year.
Provide first right of refusal for funerals and weddings (for honorarium). If unavailable, then secure a substitute.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Music preferred. Commensurate study or experience will be considered.
Experience in the leadership of church music programming and performance is preferred.
Skills in collaboration, interpersonal relationships, planning, and flexibility required.
Ability to select and teach music appropriate for the setting in which it is performed using a volunteer choir of varying talents.
Talented in piano and organ performance.
Understand and adopt Methodist doctrine in music ministry.
Ability and willingness to learn church planning tools (i.e. Realm church management software and Planning Center worship planning platform) with help provided.
Salary $18,000-22,000 Commensurate with experience and responsibilities.
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