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