Join Our Mission of Love and Worship!
Beloved United Methodist Church is a Christ-centered, inclusive United Methodist church passionately living out Jesus' command to love God and love our neighbors with authenticity, compassion, and grace. We’re seeking a part-time Worship Music Director with strong vocal and instrumental talent (preferably piano or guitar), experienced in leading worship and coordinating with clergy and volunteers. Familiarity with UMC traditions, music organization, and A/V technology is essential. Ideal candidates bring creativity, strong communication skills, and a heart for spiritual formation through music and the arts. If you’re collaborative, tech-savvy, and called to inspire worship that transforms lives—we’d love to hear from you!
Beloved United Methodist Church
UMC’s mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Beloved’s vision is to be a United Methodist Church focused on Jesus Christ’s command to love God and your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:37-39), with authentic inclusivity, compassionate service, and overwhelming grace.
Worship Arts and Music Director Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: Beloved’s Worship Arts and Music Director leads arts and music programming to deepen the worship experience for those who attend church services, whether that be live or online.
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Pastor for direct day-to-day supervision
Staff Parish Relations Team for personnel matters
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Ensures all musical and artistic selections, themes, and performances align with UMC mission and Beloved’s current vision.
2. Leads congregation and worship team, vocally and instrumentally, during services.
3. Leads planning and coordination (with Pastor and Worship and Technology teams) of all musical and artistic components presented during Beloved’s regular and special worship services throughout the year.
4. Recommends and selects music in consultation with Pastor.
5. Organizes, transposes, and distributes music to singers and instrumentalists.
6. Coordinates volunteer and paid musicians, including any rehearsals.
7. Invites vocally and instrumentally gifted musicians to participate in services and events.
8. Recommends additions and new applications of technologies and equipment to encourage and enhance congregational participation in services and events.
9. Collaborate with technology volunteers to ensure audio/visual support of worship services.
Workload: It is expected that the average workweek is 12-15 hours, although hours may vary, depending on church holidays (Lent, Easter, Advent, and Christmas).
Additionally, other community events may require more and/or different hours during a particular week or pay period.
Compensation: Amount and frequency of pay are negotiable.
Application Materials Requested – please send to pastorsara@belovedumc.org:
- Resume/CV
- Cover letter describing worship philosophy and relevant experience
- Video/audio samples of worship leadership
- 2–3 references (ideally including a pastoral reference)
Timeline: Posting for this position will remain open to position is filled.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
