St. Pauls United Church of Christ is seeking either a part-time Director of Music or a full-time Director of Music and Organist Position (OCM). As a congregation of the United Church of Christ, we embrace respect for individuals and families of all backgrounds and configurations in a joyful expression of Christian faith in the city. We have a 50+ member Chancel Choir that sings contemporary anthems, Jewish liturgical music, African-American spirituals, German chorales, Gospel songs, and special offerings such as cantatas. Additionally, we have three children's choirs conducted by church members; a gospel quartet that plays every Sunday in worship; an Intergenerational Orchestra that performs annually; an annual Bible Off Broadway musical production by our Sunday School; an annual “How Sweet the Sound” Gospel music service; and a wonderful Aeolian-Skinner organ with over 5000 pipes, 98 ranks, and four manuals and pedals. Director of Music Position This position provides musical leadership for all church choirs, bands, and orchestras; researches, plans, consults, implements, and monitors the ministry of music for St. Pauls to actively engage the congregation in worship through music. The Music Director shall generally work twenty hours each week, including rehearsing and performing during the day or night on weekdays and weekends, particularly Sundays, in accordance with the needs and schedule of church services and as personally arranged and mutually agreed to with the Senior Pastor. An advanced degree in Music is required, as well as five plus years of experience in Church Music Ministry; expertise in supervising and managing choirs, musicians, and congregants; and competency in teaching music and choral directing. Required Skills/Abilities Demonstrate excellent musicianship as well as interpersonal skills and patience, clarity, and ease of communication necessary to teach well. Demonstrate the ability to adhere to schedules, complete projects/assignments in a timely fashion, cooperate and work effectively with teams, and effectively work with all levels of music ministry partners. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting and/or standing; use of hands to handle, control, or feel instruments, tools, or controls; repetitive movements; occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Ability to: hear sounds and recognize the difference between them; ability to focus on one source of sound and ignore others; ability to understand the speech of another person; ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand; ability to regularly reach with hands and arms. Duties/Responsibilities Lead worship as an expression of and grounded in Christian faith. Plan and provide leadership of the church’s music program for worship services, church events, etc. Coordinate hymn accompaniment between the organist and the gospel quartet. Select and provide music appropriate for each regularly scheduled Sunday service and all additionally assigned services during the year. Encourage and lead robust congregational singing. Additional Duties of OCM, Director of Music/Organist Position In addition to the Director of Music responsibilities listed above, the Organist Choirmaster (OCM) will have the following responsibilities. Provide musical leadership to the assigned choirs and bands, providing organ and piano music in a professional manner for all assigned worship services and all seasonal and special services as assigned. Application Instructions Cover Letter and Resumé Three Professional Letters of Recommendation Any links to recent worship services, programs, recordings, and other portfolio samples as available Send Application to: Jobs@spucc.org Questions: Senior Pastor Matt Fitzgerald - mfitzgerald@spucc.org Salary Range: Part Time $40,000-$60,000. Full Time $80,000 - $110,000 Benefits included

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In Summary: St. Pauls United Church of Christ is seeking either a part-time Director of Music or a full-time director of Music and Organist Position (OCM) The position provides musical leadership for all church choirs, bands, and orchestras . An advanced degree in Music is required, as well as five plus years of experience in Church Music Ministry .

En Español: St. Paul's United Church of Christ está buscando un director de música a tiempo parcial o un Director de Música y Posición Organista (OCM) a tiempo completo. Como congregación de la Iglesia Unida de Cristo, abrazamos el respeto por individuos y familias de todos los orígenes y configuraciones en una alegre expresión de fe cristiana en la ciudad. Tenemos un Choir Chancel con más de 50 miembros que canta himnos contemporáneos, música litúrgica judía, espirituales afroamericanos, corales alemanes, canciones evangélicas y ofrendas especiales como cantatas. Además, anualmente tenemos tres coros infantiles dirigidos por miembros de la iglesia; un cuarteto gospel que toca cada domingo en adoración; una posición intergeneracional que se desempeña en forma musical; una producción musical anual de la Orquesta Bíblica por nuestra escuela dominical de Broadway; un servicio musical anual How the Sweet Music implements and service for our church music; cuatro orguesas e órganos musicales, un equipo de directores e intérpretes del Evangelio para las escuelas de San Pablo Colegio, trabaja con maestros y consejos musicales activos, liderazgos, etc. El Director de Música trabajará generalmente veinte horas cada semana, incluyendo ensayos y actuaciones durante el día o la noche en días laborables y fines de semana, particularmente los domingos, de acuerdo con las necesidades y horarios de los servicios eclesiásticos y según lo dispuesto y mutuamente acordado personalmente con el Pastor Superior. Se requiere una licenciatura avanzada en música, así como más de cinco años de experiencia en el Ministerio de Músicas de la Iglesia; expertos en supervisión y gestión de coros, músicos y congregaciones; y competencia para enseñar música y dirección del coro. Planificar y proporcionar liderazgo del programa musical de la iglesia para los servicios de adoración, eventos religiosos, etc. Coordinar el acompañamiento de himnos entre el organista y el cuarteto gospel. Seleccionar y proveer música apropiada para cada servicio dominical programado regularmente y todos los servicios asignados durante el año. Alentar y dirigir un canto congregacional sólido.