Minister of Music (Standish, ME)
Job Title: Minister of Music
Organization Name: Standish Congregational Church, UCC
Organization Website: www.standishcc.org
Job Description:
Standish Congregational Church is seeking a Minister of Music with a strong
sense of mission to nurture and develop our small but vibrant adult and youth
choirs; with a discerning ear to select service music in collaboration with
the Pastor to enhance worship; and with passion and enthusiasm for working
with participants of all ages and levels of ability.
Our Minister of Music is a part-time, year-round role (10-12 hours/week),
with responsibilities including:
• Leading weekly rehearsal sessions for the adult choir; leading and/or
coordinating rehearsals for youth choir
• Encouraging congregational singing and recruiting new choir participants
from the congregation
• In collaboration with the Pastor, selecting and planning music for all
Sunday services as well as seasonal special services as needed (e.g. Holy
Week, Advent)
• Building, maintaining, and organizing the library of music materials
• Overseeing the budget for the music ministry of the church, including the
purchase of music & supplies, hiring supplemental musicians for special
events as needed
• Supervising the maintenance of musical instruments (piano/organ)
• Provide music for weddings and funerals (for an additional fee)
Preferred candidates will have the following qualifications:
• Music-related degree, or comparable experience
• Strong conducting and sight-reading skills
• Strong organ and keyboard skills
• Knowledge of vocal teaching methods and choral singing
• Self-motivated with excellent people and communication skills
• Collaborative in working with worship leaders and the Pastor
• Enthusiastic about mentoring youth and children
Standish Congregational Church is a small but tight-knit community of faith,
with an average attendance of 50-75 per week. Affiliated with the United
Church of Christ, we recently adopted the following “vision” statement:
“Growing in the Spirit, we follow Jesus; loving, tending and feeding all
God’s people and Creation.”
The town of Standish, ME is located a stone’s throw from beautiful Sebago
Lake with a wide variety of recreational opportunities, while being equally
close to vibrant arts, shopping, restaurants and culture in nearby Portland.
Please provide a letter of interest, resume/summary of experience, and a link
to video examples of your work.
Contact Email: StandishCCMusic@gmail.com