Union Congregational Church
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Choir Director
An open and affirming, justice-seeking congregation seeks a Senior Choir Director.
Position Description:
JOB SUMMARY
Conduct the Senior Choir during Sunday worship, special services, and community events
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Plan and lead choir rehearsals to make the best use of time together.
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Select, plan, and order music that supports the worship service including prelude, introit, anthem, etc. in coordination with the pastor.
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As best as possible, in advance of each season of the church year, prepare a schedule of music to be sung by the choir for the minister and choir members.
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Meet with the minister regularly to review music selections, discuss hopes, objectives, and other relevant issues regarding the music for the choir.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
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Music degree or equivalent experience.
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Familiarity with liturgical music.
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Ability to clearly and effectively express musical direction.
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Ability to motivate, direct, and lead members of all ages.
COMPENSATION
Average hours: 10 per week
Salary: $9,917 Annually
Please contact the church office at churchoffice@elkriverucc.org or 763-441-1203 with questions.
Handbell Choir Director


An open and affirming, justice-seeking congregation seeks a Handbell Choir Director.
Position Description:
JOB SUMMARY
Conduct the Handbell Choir during rehearsals, Sunday worship, special services, and community events.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Plan and lead Handbell rehearsals to make the best use of time together.
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Select, plan, and order music that supports the worship service including prelude, introit, anthem, etc. for one worship service per month plus special services and events from September through May.
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In advance of each season of the church year, in coordination with the pastor and other music directors, prepare a schedule of music to be played by the Handbell Choir.
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Meet with the minister regularly to review music selections, discuss hopes, objectives, and other relevant issues regarding the music for the Handbell choir.
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Average hours per week: 3
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
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Music degree or equivalent experience.
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Familiarity with liturgical music.
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Ability to clearly and effectively express musical direction.
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Ability to motivate, direct, and lead members of all ages.
COMPENSATION
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Salary $542 to be paid monthly from September through May.
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Salary to be reviewed annually.
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In the case of an absence, the director will make arrangements for coverage with no adjustment to compensation.
Please contact the church office at churchoffice@elkriverucc.org or 763-441-1203 with questions.