What are the responsibilities and job description for the Minister of Music position at First Congregational Church of Scarborough?
FIRST CONGREGATONAL CHURCH
MINISTER OF MUSIC AD
The First Congregational Church of Scarborough was founded in 1728. We are associated with the United Church of Christ. Our present Sanctuary was built in 1892. It has old wooden pews and was built with a classical wood interior which helps give a fine acoustical advantage. The Church seats 150 people. It is one of the oldest traditional New England Churches in Maine. The Congregation leans toward Classical music and traditional Hymns, though it is receptive to other kinds of music.
The Minister of Music is a part-time, salaried position of 10-15 hours per week. The candidate must have a sense of calling to work with the Music Ministry and to endeavor to bring excellence to the Church’s worship of God. This person reports directly to the Pastor and works in collaboration with the Pastor and the Music Committee.
We have an active adult Choir of 7-9 people, who sing in the Sunday morning Worship Service for the Academic Year. Our Handbell Choir comes together for special Church celebrations, for example, Christmas and Easter. Our organ is a two manual Austin Pipe Organ, built in 1979 in Hartford, CT.
We are a non-discriminatory Church and all applicants are welcome.
1. Music Education or at least two years of experience directing congregational worship and choral groups in Church worship settings, or similar experience.
2. Proficient keyboard skills, including piano and organ.
3. Possess good people skills and organizational skills.
4. Be a motivated, self-starter.
1. Provide organ and piano music at all regularly scheduled Sunday services.
2. Select appropriate music for each service, including choral, organ and piano music. The Pastor selects the Hymns.
3. Provide music for up to five (5) additional services during the year (dependent on Church calendar). This may include Christmas Eve (2 services possible), Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and up to one additional.
4. Direct and be responsible for the leadership of the Senior Choir at all regularly scheduled Sunday morning services during the months of September to June (start and dates determined by the Church calendar), except the Sundays immediately following Christmas and Easter. In the event of unplanned absences, the Minister of Music is responsible for providing a substitute, paid for by the Church.
5. Rehearse twice weekly as needed with the Senior Choir from September to June. Also responsible for the Handbell Choir and its Rehearsals when needed.
6. Together with the Music Committee of the Ministry of Worship and Spiritual Care, arrange for instrumentalists and/or vocalists for the two Sundays that the Choir is not singing following Christmas and Easter, as well as during the months of June, July and August.
7. Provide and coordinate music at all special services, including Weddings and Funerals held within the Church if requested. (Fees paid by the families.) The services of other Organists may be used only with the permission of the Minister of Music.
8. Manage the Music Budget and be responsible for the purchase of all necessary music and music supplies.
9. Be responsible for the use, condition, and scheduled maintenance needs of the Church’s musical equipment including the organ and piano. The Church shall provide funds for the proper care of these instruments in the Music Budget.
10. Attend meetings of the Ministry of Worship and Spiritual Care and Music Committee as requested.
11. Write the yearly Music Summary for the Annual Report.
1. Salary in a range of $20,000-$24,000, commensurate with experience and duties performed.
2. Twelve (12) Paid Time Off (PTO) days during the year (maximum of 8 Sundays).
3. Reimbursement for professional expenses, negotiated annually, such as: attendance at Church Music Conferences, workshops, other forms of continuing Education and AGO Professional dues.
Contact Information: Please submit resume and letter of interest to
FCChurch@fccscarborough.com
Tel: (207) 883-2312
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20,000.00 - $24,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Scarborough, ME 04074
Salary : $20,000 - $24,000