Reidland United Methodist Church in Paducah, KY (Purchase District)

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Principle Function:
To help our congregation and musicians grow in their faith in Jesus Christ through worship and music. The director must be enthusiastic about worship and comfortable leading in our worship services. Reidland United Methodist Church is a medium sized congregation with a small choir. We currently have two worship services (8:30 & 10:45) but are in conversations of moving down to one. We also have standard special services throughout the liturgical year. The Director of Music would be expected at all worship services. Feel free to watch one of our services on our Facebook: facebook.com/reidlandumc/

자격:
– Musically educated/trained
– Ability to play piano/ accompany singing
– Experience working with children, youth and adults in musical settings
– Ability to relate to and teach others not experienced in musical performance
– Ability to facilitate meetings
– Proficient in Microsoft Office and other programs as required
– Familiar with basic office equipment
– Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills
– Ability to lead congregational singing, as well as direct the choir.

Job Information:
Classification: Program Staff; Salaried; Part-Time (10-15 hours per week)
Compensation: Range of $15,000-$20,000 based on candidate’s experience & availability
Some PTO available, upon approval of Lead Pastor
Supervisor: Lead Pastor (expected to meet with weekly)
Work Schedule: Sunday Morning Worship, other times as required
Wednesday night rehearsals, staff meetings and other times as required
Some office hours
FLSA: Non-exempt

Expectations/ Duties:
– Live by and support the mission and ministry of Reidland United Methodist church through “their prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness”.
– Have an understanding of the doctrines and denominational structure of the United Methodist Church, and support them.
– Direct Chancel Choir– includes but not limited to:
○ Select Music for weekly anthems and special services
○ Conduct weekly rehearsals – Wednesdays 7:00-8:15
○ Lead the Choir during worship services
○ Order music as needed for choir anthems
○ Maintain Choir library
○ Attend to the spiritual lives and needs of Choir members
– Coordinate with Pianist regarding services, hymns, and Choir music
– Coordinate with Handbell directors regarding equipment, budget, service participation and music purchase
– Select congregational hymns and songs for worship services
– Lead congregational music and selected liturgy in services
– Schedule soloists and other music leaders
– Work with Lead Pastor to plan and lead liturgy for weekly and seasonal worship services
– Create annual budget for Music Ministry and manage expenses throughout the year
– Schedule pianos (Choir Room and Sanctuary) for maintenance and repairs as needed
– Coordinate with AV staff as needed
– Member of the Worship Committee- attend meetings
– General office work
– Meet with Lead Pastor as needed & maintain a healthy working relationship with all staff
– Other duties related to worship, as needed

If interested in applying, please email resume and letter of interest to Lead Pastor, Rev. Katie Minnis at pastor@reidlandumc.org by May 30th, 2025. We would like to fill the position by July 15th, 2025.