APPLICATIONS/INQUIRIES MAY BE SENT TO REV. COLIN PRITCHARD: pastor@pcgny.org

Director of Music
The Presbyterian Church in Geneva

The Director of Music is the primary staff person supporting music as a central element of worship experiences as well as the church ministry as a whole. Working with ensembles, small groups, and individuals this person will guide, recruit, accompany, and encourage a variety of musical offerings in support of the proclamation of the Gospel. This person will play a vital role in creating a new model of music programming.

Responsibilities:

• Direct Vocal and Bell choirs for monthly/seasonal offerings.
• As organist/pianist provide instrumental music for weekly worship services.
• As accompanist, support choirs, small groups, and soloists as needed.
• Coordinate rehearsal schedules as needed.
• Work with Pastor and the Worship Design Team to plan music for each season of the church calendar.
• Work with Pastor and the Worship Design Team to diversify musical styles and opportunities.
• Support seasonal children’s music programs.
• Encourage and recruit church/community members to participate in musical offerings.
• Coordinate with other staff and ministries for facility use and programming.
• Support the church's commitment to fully inclusive programming.
• Attend Staff/Session meetings as requested.
• Other duties as required.

Schedule:

Full year position salaried for ½ time (15-20 hrs/wk). Two worship services are offered on Sunday mornings during the program year (September-May). A single service is offered during our summer schedule (June-August). Ensemble choirs participate during the program year. Seasonal and special services are offered as needed. Rehearsals and staff meetings as required.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated competency in organ/piano performance. This includes sight reading of instrumental and accompanist materials.
• Experience with directing vocal ensembles.
• Familiarity with a variety of musical styles and pieces appropriate for worship.
• Highly motivated to partner with pastor and other leaders in creating a new program.
• Excellent communication skills, both in-person and electronic.
• Administratively organized.
• Person of active Christian faith practice.
• Flexibility and willingness to serve on a team.
• Academic degree in music preferred.

Accountability: This position is accountable to the Head of Staff (Pastor) and Session.

Compensation and Benefits: ($31,000/yr)

•        Salary commensurate with experience
•        1 week paid vacation
•        Accrued sick time
•        Flexible unpaid time off with due notice
•        Access to enroll in PCUSA health/dental/vision benefits
•        First right of refusal for weddings/funerals on site. Paid per service.