Minister of Music Winstead United Methodist Church

North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church is seeking a part-time Minister of Music to oversee and coordinate music ministries for Winstead United Methodist Church. The role collaborates with the Pastor and Worship Team to plan worship and lead choirs, bands, and orchestras for Sunday services and special events.

Requirements include at least 5 years in church music, a bachelor’s degree or higher in Church Music, Music Education, or Music Performance, and piano proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in church music.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Church Music, Music Education, or Music Performance.
• Proficiency in piano required.

Responsibilities

• Plan worship and coordinate music ministries in weekly services.
• Schedule and conduct the chancel and children’s choirs; work with band, handbell choir, and mini orchestra.
• Coordinate cantatas and other special music for Sunday worship and planned services.

Skills

Piano proficiency

Church music experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Church Music, Music Education, or Music Performance

Job description

This is a salaried, part-time position, approximately 10-15 hours per week. The Minister of Music has primary responsibility for general oversight and coordination of the music ministries of Winstead United Methodist Church, working collaboratively with the Pastor and Worship Team.

This includes, but is not limited to worship planning, scheduling and conducting the chancel and children’s choirs, working alongside other music groups like the band, handbell choir, and mini orchestra, and coordinating cantatas and other special music for Sunday worship and other planned services.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions according to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• At least 5 years of experience in church music
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Church Music, Music Education, or Music Performance
• Proficiency in piano

Winstead United Methodist Church supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law.