Music Director

The Episcopal Diocese of Alabama; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Madison, AL, seeks a part-time Music Director (15–20 hours/week) to lead and shape the parish’s music ministry under the Rector.

The role requires strong choral leadership, a passion for Episcopal worship, and the ability to engage volunteers, including youth, while coordinating worship across services. Some hours may extend beyond regular times during Holy Week and Christmas.

Qualifications

• Strong choral leadership
• Passion for Episcopal music and worship
• Ability to engage volunteers including children and youth
• Excellent organizational ability

Responsibilities

• Lead adult and handbell choirs; develop new musical offerings
• Collaborate with the Rector, parish organist, clergy and staff
• Cast and carry out a vision for the parish music ministry
• Coordinate worship to create beautiful, prayerful, inviting services
• Occasional work outside regular hours during Holy Week, Advent and Christmas

Job description

Lay Part-time Madison, AL Posted Sep 24, 2026

Job Title Music Director

Name of church or organization St. Matthew's Episcopal Church

Job Location Madison, AL

Position Type Lay

Full-time / Part-time Part-time

Job Description The Music Director at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church works under the direct supervision of the Rector and is responsible for leading and shaping the parish’s music ministry. Working collaboratively with the Rector, the parish organist, clergy, and staff, the Music Director cultivates a vibrant ministry that encourages congregational participation, nurtures volunteer musicians, and creates worship that is beautiful, prayerful, and inviting. At St. Matthew’s, music is understood as an essential element of worship and as a ministry of hospitality, drawing newcomers into the life of the congregation while deepening the faith and participation of existing members. This part-time (15–20 hours per week) position requires strong choral and musical leadership, a passion for Episcopal music and worship, excellent organizational ability, and the capacity to cast and carry out a vision for the music ministry. The Music Director will take a proactive role in leading the adult and handbell choirs, developing new musical offerings, and identifying and engaging the many gifted musicians within the parish, including children and youth. Some work outside of regular business hours is expected, particularly during Holy Week, Advent and Christmas, and other special services and parish events.

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