Director of Music

NATIONAL CAPITAL PRESBYTERY; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 31,500 - 38,500; Part time

Job summary

The NATIONAL CAPITAL PRESBYTERY is seeking a Director of Music for Potomac Presbyterian Church. This role emphasizes leading and nurturing music ministry to deepen congregational worship through diverse musical styles, including traditional and modern offerings.

The ideal candidate will lead efforts to engage all ages in worship, build community partnerships, and create opportunities for service through music, all while utilizing new instruments installed at the church. Interested applicants should submit their credentials by email.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage congregation musically in worship.
• Collaborate with musicians and community.
• Experience in diverse music styles.

Responsibilities

• Leads music ministry sharing the Gospel through music.
• Builds community partnerships with special events.
• Nurtures musical gifts of individuals in worship.

Skills

Musical engagement

Community partnership building

Vocal and instrumental collaboration

Job description

Potomac Presbyterian Church prayerfully seeks a new Director of Music who can help us spread God’s word through meaningful, diverse, and inspiring music. Our church values the tradition and role of music in worship. We are excited to embrace a new season of music that balances traditional hymnody and anthems with modern, gospel, global, and jazz offerings; vocal with instrumental; soloists with ensembles, all with the hope of meeting people where they are and deepening the faith of all who gather for worship.

Our vision is to be a hub for music in the DC metro area. In 2024 the church purchased a brand-new custom‑made Viscount Vero 370 Deluxe MDK with antiphonal division organ, and a Kawai RX 3 EBST piano for use in the church sanctuary. The ideal candidate will collaborate with musicians using these new instruments and consider opportunities that best support Lord’s Day worship and other creative music‑making experiences in our region. Our prayer is that children, youth, and adults will be engaged in and inspired by the music ministry. We seek a new Director of Music who believes in the power of music to draw us closer to God and one another.

Position

Director of Music

Job Summary

Leads and nurtures the music ministry in ways that share the Gospel of Jesus Christ through music and song. Musically engages the congregation in worship, drawing people of all ages into deeper connection with God and one another. Creates opportunities for individuals to offer their musical gifts in worship. Helps build community partnerships through concerts, special events, and youth‑based artistic activities that extend the music ministry’s reach and support the spiritual life of the congregation and the surrounding community.

Hours

15 hours per week

Compensation

$35,000 annual salary

To Apply

We hope to fill this position by May 2026. Submit the following by email to [e-mail] with “Musician Search Committee” in the subject line:

1. Cover letter explaining why you’re interested and what about this position most appeals to you.
2. Resume or CV.
3. Supporting musical materials such as links to videos and recordings.
4. Three recent references stating relationships with each, one of which must be a supervisor.

Motto and Vision

Potomac Presbyterian Church is an active Christian community devoted to worship that stirs the soul education that engages the mind, and service that sends us into the world. We strive to be a spiritual community, guided by Scripture and the Holy Spirit; a nurturing community where all are cared for with faith, hope and love; a learning community, growing together by exploring how to be faithful in our everyday lives; and an intergenerational community, learning from and being led by God’s children of all ages. We are a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) in the National Capital Presbytery.