Music / Choir Director or Minister (P/T)
by Chris
(Lebanon, PA)
God is Still Speaking at Zion "Goshert's" UCC
Zion “Goshert’s” United Church of Christ
Position Description :
DIRECTOR or MINISTER OF MUSIC (P/T)
Zion “Goshert’s” United Church of Christ is a small country church north of the city of Lebanon in the village of Mt. Zion. We announce the search for a part-time Director or Minister of Music. Our worship style is moderately traditional with contemporary elements; we strive for our worship style to be a contemporary approach to traditional worship that is respectful, reverent, provocative, relevant, and missional. This position is part-time, avg. 7-10 hours/week.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A strong applicant for this position will:
Be a Christian with an appreciation for the Reformed and UCC traditions;
Be a high school graduate or hold a GED, a college degree is a plus;
Be knowledgeable of both traditional and contemporary trends in worship;
Have experience directing, preferably choral directing or teaching vocal music;
Have and appreciation for the possibilities of the small church choir;
Possess a healthy sense of humor and a flexible spirit;
Preferably be able to play one instrument for worship (piano, guitar, etc.)
Be willing to take, and pass, a criminal background check.
EXPECTATIONS:
Direct a small church choir 10 months of the year, with regular weekly rehearsals
Collaborate with the Pastor and Organist in the preparation of music for worship
Coordinate special music and music events throughout the year
Collaborate with other committees for special church activities (VBS, etc.)
Attend Worship Committee meetings and other meetings as necessary
Encourage participation in local denominational and ecumenical music activities
Maintain a small church music library
Submit receipts to the Consistory in a timely manner.
OPPORTUNITIES:
Within two years of this hire, we expect to select a new hymnal and consider implementing new multimedia elements to our worship time; this position will play a key role in this process, including teaching the congregation new hymns in creative ways. Some knowledge of “emergent” style worship is a plus. We currently employ a Pastor, who was called to the church within the last year, and an Organist, who is a veteran and long-time member of the church. Our congregation is part of a cohort of other churches undergoing a three-year Congregational Vitality program, out of which we expect to become a healthier, more attractional and mission-centered congregation. Our worship time is 10 am year-round and our choir rehearsals are Wednesday nights; we have special worship times on holidays and at other special events around the year as well.
SUPERVISION:
Upon hire, the successful candidate will be a probationary employee for three months and receive an evaluation from the Pastor in cohort with the church Consistory. After this, the employee will be supervised jointly by the Pastor and the Worship Committee in cohort with the church Consistory, and will receive an annual evaluation. A standing job description will be developed after the hire and periodically reviewed.
COMPENSATION:
This is a 12-month, salaried, position with two Sundays of paid vacation per year, following a three-month probationary period. Salary is negotiable. The church facility may be used for scheduled private music lessons as part of a compensation package.
TO APPLY:
Interested persons should apply or make inquiries directly to the pastor by e-mail (cdrodkey@yahoo.com) or mail (Dr. Christopher Rodkey, Pastor, Zion “Goshert’s” United Church of Christ, 1588 Mt. Zion Rd., Lebanon, PA 17046). Review of applicants will begin in early July.
