Director of Music
16/06/19 08:53 PM Filed in: Worship
Organization
First Church of Oberlin, UCC
Position
Director of Music
Availability
2019-6-16
Qualifications
The First Church in Oberlin United Church of Christ, located in historic Oberlin, OH, is seeking a
Director of Music to serve as a dynamic conductor, collaborator, and musical leader who works
with the Minister, Music Staff, and Worship Committee to envision, explore, and provide
creative and diverse musical expressions that enhance the worship experiences for members of
an ever-growing First Church faith community.
This nine-month position includes the following responsibilities:
● Rehearsing and conducting the Finney Choir during weekly rehearsals (traditionally
held on Thursday evenings) and Sunday worship services, as well as special
services, Sept. through May;
● Coordinating musical offerings of all choirs (Finney Choir, Bell Choir, Children’s
Youth Choir), in conjunction with the directors of each of those choirs, the
Minister, the Organist, and the Worship Committee; and,
● Recruiting and encouraging participation in all choirs by establishing relationships
within the congregation and between Oberlin College/Conservatory of Music
faculty and students.
● Collaboratively envisioning means for exploring, broadening, and enhancing the
worship experience, through diverse musical programming, for current and future
congregation members.
● Recruiting, hiring, and directing soloists (instrumental and vocal) for special
worship events and determining (along with the Worship Committee)
compensation within the limits of the approved annual budget allotment.
● Participating in regular (usually monthly) Music Staff meetings with the Minister
and other Music Staff members to plan for music and worship services.
● Participating in monthly Worship Committee meetings to envision and plan for
music and worship services and provide a report from the Music Staff meeting.
● Submitting music selections (title, composer name, translations, names of
musicians, etc.) to the church office manager each week for inclusion in weekly
bulletins.
● Supervising selections for, purchase of, and maintenance of the music library.
● Arranging for a qualified substitute in the case of absence from a rehearsal and/or
worship service for which they are responsible.
● Reports to the Minister
● Bachelor Degree in Music or equivalent proficiency with minimum of 5 years of
experience. Master of Music degree preferred.
● Must possess a spirit of collaboration, flexibility, the ability to work with all ages
and musical abilities, and possess an understanding of and commitment to music
as an element of liturgical worship.
● Must meet all occupational requirements for working with youth and children
including Ohio FBI and BCI background checks.
Please send a cover letter and resume to office@firstchurchoberlin.org. We hope to fill the
position by early September.
Salary
12K to 16K (negotiable)
Deadline
2019-8-1
Contact Name
Carol Longsworth
Address
106 N Main St.
Oberlin, OH 44074
Phone
440-775-1711
Email
office@firstchurchoberlin.org
First Church of Oberlin, UCC
Position
Director of Music
Availability
2019-6-16
Qualifications
The First Church in Oberlin United Church of Christ, located in historic Oberlin, OH, is seeking a
Director of Music to serve as a dynamic conductor, collaborator, and musical leader who works
with the Minister, Music Staff, and Worship Committee to envision, explore, and provide
creative and diverse musical expressions that enhance the worship experiences for members of
an ever-growing First Church faith community.
This nine-month position includes the following responsibilities:
● Rehearsing and conducting the Finney Choir during weekly rehearsals (traditionally
held on Thursday evenings) and Sunday worship services, as well as special
services, Sept. through May;
● Coordinating musical offerings of all choirs (Finney Choir, Bell Choir, Children’s
Youth Choir), in conjunction with the directors of each of those choirs, the
Minister, the Organist, and the Worship Committee; and,
● Recruiting and encouraging participation in all choirs by establishing relationships
within the congregation and between Oberlin College/Conservatory of Music
faculty and students.
● Collaboratively envisioning means for exploring, broadening, and enhancing the
worship experience, through diverse musical programming, for current and future
congregation members.
● Recruiting, hiring, and directing soloists (instrumental and vocal) for special
worship events and determining (along with the Worship Committee)
compensation within the limits of the approved annual budget allotment.
● Participating in regular (usually monthly) Music Staff meetings with the Minister
and other Music Staff members to plan for music and worship services.
● Participating in monthly Worship Committee meetings to envision and plan for
music and worship services and provide a report from the Music Staff meeting.
● Submitting music selections (title, composer name, translations, names of
musicians, etc.) to the church office manager each week for inclusion in weekly
bulletins.
● Supervising selections for, purchase of, and maintenance of the music library.
● Arranging for a qualified substitute in the case of absence from a rehearsal and/or
worship service for which they are responsible.
● Reports to the Minister
● Bachelor Degree in Music or equivalent proficiency with minimum of 5 years of
experience. Master of Music degree preferred.
● Must possess a spirit of collaboration, flexibility, the ability to work with all ages
and musical abilities, and possess an understanding of and commitment to music
as an element of liturgical worship.
● Must meet all occupational requirements for working with youth and children
including Ohio FBI and BCI background checks.
Please send a cover letter and resume to office@firstchurchoberlin.org. We hope to fill the
position by early September.
Salary
12K to 16K (negotiable)
Deadline
2019-8-1
Contact Name
Carol Longsworth
Address
106 N Main St.
Oberlin, OH 44074
Phone
440-775-1711
office@firstchurchoberlin.org