Chancel Choir Director: Lead Sacred Worship & Music

North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Garner United Methodist Church seeks a Choir Director to guide the Chancel Choir in rehearsals and worship, while collaborating with staff and volunteers to present spiritually uplifting music. The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and a calling to worship through music.

The successful candidate will supervise music personnel, coordinate rehearsals, and stay current with traditional and contemporary repertoire, serving the congregation with a welcoming voice.

Qualifications

• Be a professing Christian who perceives a calling to assist the pastor and the congregation in the worship of God through music
• Read music; ability to play musical instrument(s) desirable
• Experience in choral conducting, vocal performance, and church music ministry preferred

Responsibilities

• Select, rehearse, and present high energy, spiritually inspiring music for weekly worship and special services
• Lead Chancel Choir rehearsals and possibly handbell choir
• Collaborate with music personnel and volunteers to present ensemble, solo, or instrumental pieces during worship
• Recruit and encourage choir members within the congregation and promote the music ministry
• Maintain and expand the music library and equipment inventory
• Prepare and administer the annual music ministry budget
• Attend Music Ministry Team and Worship Team meetings quarterly
• Provide leadership to the accompanist and organist and liaise with Staff Parish Relations Committee
• Work well with volunteers and promote harmony in the workplace
• Stay current on traditional and contemporary church music
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor

Skills

Choral conducting

Vocal performance

Musical direction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Garner United Methodist Church seeks a Choir Director to guide the Chancel Choir in rehearsals and worship, while collaborating with staff and volunteers to present spiritually uplifting music. The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and a calling to worship through music.

The successful candidate will supervise music personnel, coordinate rehearsals, and stay current with traditional and contemporary repertoire, serving the congregation with a welcoming voice.