Organist Music Director

St. John's UCC-Cocalico Care Center; Denver (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

St. John’s UCC in Denver, PA seeks an Organist/Music Director to lead the music life of our church, providing organ and piano music and directing multiple choirs. The role may be shared by more than one person to cover needs and talent.

The ideal candidate will have strong keyboard skills, choir leadership experience, and formal music education. The position is part-time, with Sundays and some evenings, and compensation is competitive based on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong organ and piano performance skills.
• Experience directing choirs and bell choirs.
• Formal music education or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of worship traditions, liturgical seasons, and diverse church music styles.
• Collaborative, dependable, and enthusiastic about Christian worship.
• Ability to pass Pennsylvania childcare clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide organ and piano music for Sunday worship and special holiday services.
• Direct the adult vocal choir, adult bell choir, and senior bell choir.
• Coordinate special music, including guest musicians and school district ensembles
• Select worship music in collaboration with the Pastor and Worship Team
• Maintain and schedule tuning/repairs for organ, piano, bells, and chimes
• Maintain music library
• Attend staff and Worship Team meetings as needed
• Provide music for weddings and funerals for additional compensation

Skills

Organ and piano performance

Directing choirs & bell choirs

Worship/music collaboration

Childcare clearances

Knowledge of worship traditions

Education

Formal music education or equivalent

Job description

St. John’s UCC in Denver, PA, is seeking an Organist/Music Director to lead the musical life of our average sized main-line church.

About the Role

The Organist/Music Director oversees all musical aspects of worship (traditional and contemporary), providing organ and piano music, directing multiple choirs, and collaborating closely with church leadership.

Note: While we ideally seek one individual to fill this role, we are open to considering multiple individuals to share their talents to collectively support our music ministry. If you meet some, but not all, of the requirements listed here we encourage you to contact us so we can consider how your talents and experience may fit our needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide organ and piano music for Sunday worship and special holiday services.
• Direct the adult vocal choir, adult bell choir, and senior bell choir.
• Coordinate special music, including guest musicians and school district ensembles
• Select worship music in collaboration with the Pastor and Worship Team
• Maintain and schedule tuning/repairs for organ, piano, bells, and chimes
• Maintain music library
• Attend staff and Worship Team meetings as needed
• Provide music for weddings and funerals for additional compensation

Qualifications

• Strong organ and piano performance skills
• Experience directing choirs and bell choirs
• Formal music education or equivalent training
• Knowledge of worship traditions, liturgical seasons, and diverse church music styles
• Collaborative, dependable, and enthusiastic about Christian worship
• Ability to pass Pennsylvania childcare clearances

Our Instruments

• 1992 Schantz 2-manual pipe organ with Zimbelstern and 32’ resultant
• Kawai baby grand piano
• Three octaves of Malmark handbells and hand chimes

The position is part-time, with most Sunday mornings required, as well as some evenings for rehearsals and some holidays. A competitive rate of pay will be offered based upon skills and experience.