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Waterford Central United Methodist Church

Choir Director (Part Time – 8-12 hours/week)

 

Job Title: Choir Director

Location: Waterford Central United Methodist Church, 3882 Highland Road, Waterford, MI 48328. This is a hybrid in-person and remote position.

Ministry Purpose:

To direct the work of others in providing musical experiences that complement worship services throughout the year. 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent experience
  • Ability to direct and use a variety of musical styles
  • Organization skills to plan rehearsals and prepare for weekly worship services and special calendar events
  • Emotional and spiritual maturity to effectively work with various ages, backgrounds and musical abilities
  • Ability to recruit, coach and motivate while nurturing group cohesiveness
  • Coordinate music ministries with staff and laypeople
  • A faith that allows choral directing to be seen as a ministry in Jesus Christ
  • Mandatory background checks will be performed every 2 years

Responsibilities:

  • Recruit new and maintain current Chancel Choir and Bell Choir members
  • Maintain music libraries 
  • Rehearse:
    • Chancel Choir on Thursday evening and Sunday morning
    • Bell Choir on Thursday evening and Sunday morning 
  • Prepare and administrate music and worship budgetary items, including:
    • Choir and bell supplies
    • Soloists and instrumentalists
  • Maintenance of all church pianos, organ, console and pipe chamber, handbells, chimes, handbell gloves, stands, mallets, tables and foam covers
  • Communicate / Coordinate musical selections with Pastor and office staff
  • Arrange for and hire special and guest musicians
  • Select relevant anthems and music for presentation throughout the performance season (September-June). Be conscious and inclusive of the variety of tastes, backgrounds, and musical experience levels of both the choir members and the congregation.
  • While this is posted separately from the organist position, they can be combined into one role based upon the experience of the candidate.

Compensation:

  • Compensation reviewed annually (December)
  • Paid holidays if the holiday is on a scheduled work day; if not that day, the day before or after as determined by the Lead Pastor

Supervision:

Reports to the Staff Parish Relations Committee for overall supervision and the Senior Pastor for daily supervision

Application and Hiring Process

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Kathy Chao, Chairperson of Staff Parish Relations, at jkchao@sbcglobal.net by October 15, 2025. We will be selecting and contacting eligible candidates for interviews and auditions following a review of candidates.