Music Director – Mayfield United Church (Caledon)

Choirs Ontario; Caledon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused church in Caledon is seeking a part-time Music Director to lead its 15-person adult choir and provide music for worship services. The successful candidate will collaborate with church leadership and facilitate a diverse music experience, incorporating various instruments. This position offers approximately 10-12 hours per week and the possibility of a flexible start date. Interested applicants should submit their resumé to the church.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a choir, preferably in a church setting.
• Ability to incorporate various musical instruments.
• Collaborative mindset to work with church staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Play piano and organ during services.
• Train and lead the adult choir.
• Work with staff to integrate music into worship.

Skills

Piano proficiency

Organ proficiency

Choral leadership

Collaboration

Tools

GEM Chorus III organ

Yamaha B1 upright piano

Job description

Overview

Needed: A Music Director for Mayfield United Church, Caledon ON

Position

Mayfield United Church seeks a musician skilled in playing the piano and organ and leading our 15 person strong adult choir.

As a member of our Ministry Team, the Music Director will work collaboratively with the minister, staff, lay leaders and volunteers to provide music as an integral part of the worship experience.

About the church

Mayfield United is a welcoming, inclusive, cheerful church located just off the 410 where city meets country. Mayfield is noted for its supportive atmosphere, its beautifully historic sanctuary with superb acoustics, the congregation’s love of music, as well as its world renowned potato salad!

Responsibilities

• Play piano and organ and lead the 15-person adult choir.
• Train and lead the choir; embrace the opportunity to facilitate the incorporation of guitars, drums, etc.;
• Collaborate with the minister, staff, lay leaders and volunteers to provide music as an integral part of worship.

Position details

This is a part-time position involving approximately 10-12 hours per week with salary based on RCCO salary guidelines and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The start date is September 1, 2025 but, if the applicant would like to begin earlier, that is definitely possible. More information about applying and a full job description can be found on the church website: https://www.mayfieldunitedchurch.org

Vacation time is flexible as long as the seasons of Christmas (including Advent) and Easter (including Lent and Holy Week) are prioritized.

Application

Our sanctuary has a GEM Chorus III organ and a Yamaha B1 upright piano. In addition, there is a keyboard and also another piano in the church hall.

Each interested applicant is asked to submit a resumé to Rev. Lisa Naumann and the Search Committee at [e-mail]. Please include two references.