FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF HOLLIDAYSBURG

801 ALLEGHENY STREET

HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA 16648

814-695-4411

CHOIR DIRECTOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

The choir director works with the choir in rehearsals and worship to enhance worship and aid the congregation in its mission of Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World. You will be working with a gifted and highly decorated accompanist. Hours will vary but anticipated employment is between 5 to 10 hours a week with an increase in hours for cantata performances twice a year. Salary is dependent upon resume and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

● Commitment to the vision, values, and mission of FUMC

● Interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

● Proven expertise in accompaniment, performance, music selection and keyboard skills.

● Familiarity and fluency in a wide range of musical styles

● A team player withstrong communication and leadership skills

● Creativity and attention to details

● Problem solving abilities and adaptability

● Competent rehearsal techniques

● Open to giving and receiving constructive criticism

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Back up for organist/piano player when not available

● Coordinate with the church pastor or leadership to ensure the music ministry complements the overall church mission

● Plan and coordinate music for special worship services such as Christmas and Easter

● Order music and see that the music library is maintained.

● Prepare and direct the choir for services

● Grow the choir musically

● Establish and grow a professional relationship with choir members

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. This position requires frequent sitting with repetitive movements of the arms and shoulders for extended periods of time. The candidate must have good dexterity and hand coordination when performing work tasks, Must be comfortable working in a religious institution.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function at FUMC.

First United Methodist Church of Hollidaysburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. We value diversity and an inclusive, accessible workplace. Decisions of employment are made based on operational needs, job requirements, and applicant’s qualifications with regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression of any other status protected by law.

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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