Part-time Worship and Music Director (Litchfield, CT)

Date Posted: 
June 28, 2018
Job Description: 

Job Title: Part-time Worship and Music Director
Organization Name: First Congregational Church of Litchfield
Organization Website: www.fcclitchfield.com
Salary Range (optional):
Job Description:
Historic First Congregational Church of Litchfield seeks a part-time Worship
and Music Director (15-17 hours/week), whose chief task is to direct and lead
our congregation in worship. The desired candidate should be a competent
organist, pianist, choir director, as well as possess a personal commitment
to Jesus Christ and whose faith inspires the congregation to worship.

The Part-time Worship and Music Director will provide leadership over all
aspects of the music and worship program consistent with the church’s
vision. This includes building the adult, youth, and children’s programs
and actively cultivating relationships with musicians within the congregation
and the community.

Working in collaboration with the Senior Minister and support staff, the
ideal candidate will assume responsibility for the selection, preparation,
and performance of Sunday worship music which encourages congregational
participation.  This person will have general oversight and provide
leadership for the contemporary worship service, planning and execution of
concerts, bell choir, musical ensembles, soloists, and special occasions.

The candidate should possess strong interpersonal, communication, and
organizational skills. Duties also include scheduling, budgeting, contracting
outside musicians, ordering music, and overseeing the maintenance of church
instruments.

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application deadline:
July 31, 2018.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest and resume to:

Music and Worship Search Team
First Congregational Church of Litchfield
PO Box 386
Litchfield, CT 06759

or e-mail:
office@fcclitchfield.com

Contact Email: office@fcclitchfield.com