Worship Choir Director

Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church in Mt. Pleasant (Racine), Wisconsin, seeks a part-time Choir Director to lead the Adult Choir in weekly rehearsals and services, September through May, with planning time in June–August.

The role involves repertoire selection, collaboration with the organist and pastors, and active recruitment of volunteers. The position is salaried, based on $30–$40 per hour for roughly 6 hours/week during the academic year and 1 hour/week in summer for planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music, church music, or related field required.
• Demonstrated experience directing choirs and music programs.
• Knowledge of church year and liturgical music appropriate for worship.
• Ability to work well with volunteers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Adult Choir in rehearsal and Sunday worship services.
• Prepare and conduct anthems for occasional evening services.
• Select music suitable for liturgical seasons.
• Recruit new choir members and grow the program.

Skills

Leadership

Choral direction

Recruiting

Budget oversight

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music or related

Job description

Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church in Mt. Pleasant (Racine), Wisconsin, seeks a part-time Choir Director to lead the Adult Choir in weekly rehearsals and services, September through May, with planning time in June–August.

The role involves repertoire selection, collaboration with the organist and pastors, and active recruitment of volunteers. The position is salaried, based on $30–$40 per hour for roughly 6 hours/week during the academic year and 1 hour/week in summer for planning.