Director of Music/Church Organist (Hebron, CT)

The Gilead Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, an active Open and Affirming Church, seeks a Director of Music/Church Organist.

As the primary organist and choir director, the Director serves as a resource to support, foster, and coordinate the worship and spiritual life of the congregation through congregational, choral and instrumental music.  As a member of the professional staff, the Minister of Music works with the clergy, staff and volunteers to plan and coordinate worship services and related activities.

We seek an individual who will nurture and support the diverse musical talents and interests of our congregation.  Church instruments include a newer digital piano and a digital/pipe organ installed in 2018.  The position will have direct responsibility for our senior choir and youth choir.  

Musical experience in a Church setting is desired.  The successful candidate will have the ability to and interest in promoting many forms of music in the Church's musical ministry.  He or she will have excellent "people" skills.

A job description for the position may be seen by going to:

http://www.gileadchurchucc.org

The position is part-time (12-15 hours per week). Compensation will  be based on the education and experience of the candidate.  Benefits include social security and five weeks of personal time off.

By Friday, August 30, 2019, please send a resume with cover letter to:

Minister of Music Search Committee

Gilead Congregational Church, UCC
672 Gilead Street
Hebron, CT 06248

Or via email to gcc@gileadchurch.net