Music Director

Steinbachonline; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

First United Church invites applications for a Music Director to lead our worship music ministry. This 12-month contract is renewable annually and requires eight hours per week, including all listed duties, with a start date anticipated January 1, 2027.

You will direct the choir, select meaningful music and anthems, collaborate with the Minister and Worship Leaders, recruit participants, coordinate musicians, and oversee instruments and resources to support vibrant worship.

Qualifications

• Experience in choral conducting and music leadership.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a faith community.
• Knowledge of church music is an asset.
• Availability for Sunday services and rehearsals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the choir in worship services and rehearsals.
• Select meaningful music and anthems.
• Collaborate with the Minister and Worship Leaders.
• Recruit and encourage choir participation.
• Coordinate musicians and guest performers.
• Oversee music resources and instruments.

Skills

Choral conducting

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaborative work

Knowledge of church music

Sunday availability

Job description

First United Church is seeking a passionate and collaborative Music Director to lead and inspire our music ministry. This 12-month contract is renewable annually. The position requires eight hours per week, inclusive of all listed duties, and pays $30.53 per hour. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027.

Job Description

• Lead the choir in worship services and rehearsals.
• Select meaningful music and anthems.
• Collaborate with the Minister and Worship Leaders.
• Recruit and encourage choir participation.
• Coordinate musicians and guest performers.
• Oversee music resources and instruments.

We are looking for

• Experience in choral conducting and music leadership.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a faith community.
• Knowledge of church music is an asset.
• Availability for Sunday services and rehearsals.