We are currently accepting applications for a Director of Music. Please share this post widely with anyone who may be interested.
POSITION TITLE: Director of Music
START DATE: Summer/Fall of 2021
POSITION PURPOSE: Oversees and leads the congregation’s music ministry in collaboration with the Minister and in alignment with our mission.
REPORTS TO: Minister
HOURS, COMPENSATION, BENEFITS:
- This position is 10 hours per week.
- Annual Salary of $11,000
- 4 Weeks of Vacation
- Professional Expenses
DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE:
- Provides piano, guitar, or organ accompaniment for hymns/songs for Sunday services with one Sunday off per month
- Arranges for suitable coverage of these responsibilities when on leave or vacation
- Directs the handbell choir (weekly rehearsals, performances every 6 weeks Sept-June)
- Directs the vocal choir and provides or arranges for accompaniment when required (weekly rehearsals, twice a month performances Sept-June)
- Works in collaboration with the Minister on selecting diverse music for Worship
- Identifies, recruits, nurtures, educates, and inspires singers and other musicians by encouraging their participation in the music activities of the Church
- Supports congregational singing; including introducing new music to congregation
- Oversees the maintenance and repair of the Congregation’s pianos, organ, and any other musical instruments
- Assists in the preparation and management of the music program budget
- Attends monthly all staff meeting
- Becomes a member of the Association of Unitarian Unitarian Universalist Music Ministries (AUUMM)
- Enjoys working with a congregation that will respect your musical strengths and talents
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Music or equivalent life experience directing music programs
Skills:
- Demonstrate excellence in choral conducting and keyboard/guitar accompaniment
- Strong and effective communication, relationship, and organizational skills
- Understanding of or willingness to learn UU values and culture as they apply to the music programs of the congregation.
Interested candidates, please send a letter of interest, resume, and three references to:
The Rev. James Galasinski at minister@uucantonny.org
or by mail to UU Church of Canton 3 ½ East Main Street Canton, NY 13617
Applications will be reviewed beginning August 1, 2021 and will be accepted until the position is filled.