Music Director

United Methodist Church; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 18,625,000 - 26,075,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethel United Methodist Church Warrenton, Va seeks a Part-Time On-Site Music Director to provide piano or organ music for weekly worship and special services, and to lead the church music program in coordination with the pastor and staff.

Approximately 13 hours per week, the role includes planning calendars, guiding liturgical selections, and coordinating with musicians, including children’s and bell groups, plus support for weddings and funerals.

Qualifications

• Strong Christian values and faith-based approach to music ministry.

Responsibilities

• Provide or perform piano or organ music for up to two worship services each Sunday.

Skills

Strong Christian values

Degree in Music or equivalent

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational and time management

Accountability

Education

Degree in Music or equivalent

Job description

Bethel United Methodist Church Warrenton, Va

Part Time , On-Site

Job Description and Duties of the Music Director (2026)

Benefit Status: Part Time, Salary

FLSA Status: Exempt

Approximately 13 hours per week average

\"Living our faith, sharing God's Love\" is our mission statement. We believe that Jesus' commandments are embodied in our mission. Jesus said that the greatest commandment was to love God with all your heart, mind, and strength and to love your neighbor as yourself; so we are to share God's love. Jesus also said go into the world proclaiming the good news and baptizing to make disciples in all nations; and that is the essence of living our faith.

Essential Functions:

1. 1.Provide or perform piano or organ music for up to two worship services each Sunday
2. 2.Provide or perform piano or organ music for “extra” worship services
3. 3.Coordinate and prepare calendar and music plans with the pastor and staff
4. 4.Collaborate and coordinate with the Pastor and worship chair and other music leaders on weekly services
5. 5.Provide leadership to the Bell Choir, and Children’s music, or other musical ministries
6. 8.Choose choir music appropriate to the liturgical season
7. 9.Oversee accompanist to ensure preparation for anthems and special music
8. 10.Provide musical support for weddings and funerals as requested, and available, as coordinated by the Pastor
9. 11.Maintain confidentiality appropriate to a ministry setting
10. 12.Plan and oversee expenditures to determine appropriate budgets for music ministries
11. 13.Work within church budget for the music program and new music
12. 14.Attend Worship Committee meetings

Qualifications

• Strong Christian values
• Has a degree in Music or equivalent
• Passionate about music growth through faith
• Strong leadership skills
• Excels in interpersonal skills, conflict management and resolution
• Demonstrates accountability
• Possesses effective written and spoken communication skills
• Competent in organizational and time management skills

Experience

• 1-3 years in a Christian environment or equivalent, preferably in a United Methodist setting
• Proven commitment to excellence in musical programs and performance quality

Physical

• Ability to direct, lead, or participate in musical activities and events

Organization: Bethel United Methodist Church Warrenton, Va