Morrison United Methodist Church of Leesburg, FL is seeking a dynamic full-time Choir Director / Organist / Pianist for our Traditional Worship service. [This is one position.]
Primary Responsibilities
- Work with the pastor, worship leaders, and choir in leading worship.
- Select music for and direct the choir for traditional worship as well as special and seasonal worship services.
- Accompany the choir on organ or piano.
- Accompany congregational singing.
- Provide office manager with music information for the bulletin.
- Direct the bell choir.
- Develop a children’s choir.
- Attend weekly staff and worship leader meetings.
- Arrange for substitutes when absent.
- Arrange for routine maintenance of the instruments.
Key Results/Outcomes
- Support and uplift congregational worship through well-prepared music and worship planning for the traditional service.
- Prepare inspirational music for worship services, weddings, and funerals, and other special events as needed.
- Recruit congregants for the choir.
- Collaborate (partner) with contemporary worship leader for special services – such as Easter, Christmas, and more.
- Provide music that encompasses the breadth of traditional worship (e.g. Classical style music such as Bach to Bill Gaither/gospel style music.)
Skills & Abilities
- A teachable spirit and willingness to learn Morrison’s culture and values. Our mission is to “Connect people to God’s transforming love through worship, discipleship, fellowship, and service. We are asking our people to prioritize purpose over preference.
- Leading groups of singers.
- Directing choir from either the piano or organ.
- Team building and shepherding of traditional music teams.
Professional Background
- Music degree (experience may qualify – to be determined by hiring committee).
- Persons currently in school must provide certified transcript showing classes and grades.
- Demonstrated experience in leading inspirational Traditional Worship, choral and instrumental directing.
- Skills in organ and piano music accompaniment.
- Skills in directing choral groups.
Policies
- Must be able to work under the guidelines and policies of Morrison United Methodist as well as the United Methodist Church and the Florida Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
- Must be able to function as a part of the staff team and live within its relational covenant.
Personal
- Must be a follower of Jesus Christ.
Supervised by
- Pastor
- Will meet annually with the Staff Parish Relations Committee.
Supervises
- Traditional Worship music volunteers.
Instruments
- Piano: Yamaha grand piano
- Organ: Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company, Opus 1330 Klug & Schumacher, Inc. 3 Manuals - 60 Ranks - 3,428 Pipes
Worship services may be viewed at our website: www.morrisonumc.org
Contact: David Stauffer, pastor
1005 W. Main St. Leesburg, FL 34748
352-787-3786
dstauffer@morrisonumc.org
www.morrisonumc.org
Email resumes and links to recordings of your playing/directing to dstauffer@morrisonumc.org
Position is available immediately
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Ability to Commute:
- Leesburg, FL 34748 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Leesburg, FL 34748: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person