Calvary Presbyterian Church, Indiana, Pennsylvania, a PCUSA congregation with a distinguished tradition of choral music, is seeking a part-time Director of Music Ministry. Responsibilities include maintaining an effective choir program September through mid-June, hiring choral scholars from the adjacent university and guest musicians, and working with the pastor to plan liturgically and thematically appropriate music for the church year. Minimum qualification is a bachelor’s degree in music.
Calvary provides a livestream of worship services each Sunday. View a representative sample of services:
- April 17, 2020 – Easter Sunday
- March 13, 2020 – Regular worship including Bell Choir and Chancel Choir
- February 6, 2020 – Worship with Holy Communion
Director of Music Ministry | Complete Job Description
Calvary Presbyterian Church, Indiana, Pennsylvania, a PCUSA congregation with a distinguished tradition of choral music, is seeking a part-time Director of Music Ministry.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the choirs and the music staff
- Work with the worship committee to develop the music ministry
- Develop and maintain an effective choir program September through mid-June
- Teach, rehearse, and direct the choir
- Hire Choral Scholars and guest musicians
- Select music and prepare music for worship services
- Lead monthly music staff meetings
- Encourage and recruit choir members
- Schedule musicians for summer worship services
- Develop and maintain the music library with the assistance of choir volunteers
- Recommend musical instrument maintenance issues to the worship committee
Requirements:
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in music
- Strong conducting skills
- Knowledge of vocal techniques
- Proficient keyboard skills
- Open-mindedness to programming a variety of sacred musical selections
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work efficiently, effectively, independently and as a team member
- Strong organizational skills
- Willingness to partner with local schools and the university
- Comfort working in the context of a Christian church and the liturgy of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Benefits:
- Simple IRA (3% matching)
- Professional Development Assistance
- 10 Hours per week
Pay: $18,000 annually
How to Apply: Submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to: officecalvary@icloud.com or Calvary Presbyterian Church at 695 School Street, Indiana, PA 15701
Application Deadline: September 30, 2022