Job Openings at Mt. Pleasant First UMC
Director of Music Ministries, Choir Director, and a Praise & Worship Leader
First United Methodist Church, Mount Pleasant, Michigan (MI) 48858
Overview
Mt. Pleasant First UMC seeks part-time musicians to fill various openings for our two Sunday morning worship experiences. The 9:00 am service has a traditional style with an organist and a choir. The 11:00 am service is contemporary in style with a worship leader and praise band. Applicants must have a strong Christian faith, and understanding of the Bible, and a commitment to Jesus Christ. Responsibilities and qualifications vary by position as outlined below. For full job descriptions, go to www.mtpfumc.org.
Director of Music Ministries
The music ministry director is responsible for coordinating all music ministries at Mt. Pleasant First UMC. The director works with the pastor to plan and coordinate a year-round ministry of musical excellence and is responsible for supervising all music staff, maintaining musical instruments and managing the yearly music budget. The director must have musical skill, vocally and/or instrumentally, and excellent skills in leadership, communication, time management and teamwork. A degree in music is preferred and preference will be given to individuals who have previous music ministry leadership experience.
Choir Director
The choir director is responsible for weekly choir rehearsals and performances of the Chancel Choir from September through May. The choir director reports to the director of music ministries and is responsible for choosing music for the choir, arranging for accompaniments, managing the music library and supplies, and administering scholarships for college students. The director must have vocal experience and excellent skills in leadership, communication, time management and teamwork. A degree in music is preferred and preference will be given to individuals who have previous choral conducting experience.
Praise & Worship Leader
The praise & worship leader is responsible for leading the contemporary Sunday morning worship service, which includes serving as the lead vocalist and leading the praise band. The praise & worship leader reports to the director of music ministries and will choose music for the contemporary service in collaboration with the director and will conduct a weekly rehearsal for the praise band. The praise and worship leader must be a lead quality vocalist and be a skilled instrumentalist (preferably guitar and/or piano). Knowledge of a broad range of contemporary music is required and some college level musical experience is preferred. Preference will be given to individuals with previous music ministry experience.
Apply
Mail or e-mail the following to Search Committee, 400 S. Main Street, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 or office@mtpfumc.org: a cover letter sharing your interest in the position(s) and some of your faith journey; a resume (in MS Word format), and the names of three references with contact information.
About Us
Mt. Pleasant First UMC is a 350-member congregation with an average of 160 people in weekly worship services. The church has excellent facilities and a dedicated group of volunteer servants with a vision to be a welcoming, vital church filled with people of all ages, from all walks of life and stages of faith, growing together to become deeply committed Christians who follow and serve Jesus Christ. Mount Pleasant, Michigan is a community of 26,000 people. It is also the home of Central Michigan University, one of the nation’s 100 largest public universities.
Salary
Salary varies by positon and experience. These are part-time positions with no fringe benefits. The positions can be combined for qualified candidates.
Contact Information
Staff Parish Relations Committee
First United Methodist Church
400 S Main St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Phone: 989-773-639
E-mail: office@mtpfumc.org
Website: www.mtpfumc.org
Closing
Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.
Director of Music
St. Luke’s UMC
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Essexville, Michigan is searching for a new Director of Music who will be responsible for all facets of our music ministry: playing organ and/or piano, directing vocal choirs, and coordinating hand bell choir for Sunday worship and special services. The DOM is responsible for selecting music, rehearsal, and participating in worship planning. Please contact the church for a complete job description; (989) 893-8031, office@stlukesumcmi.org. Please send resume and cover letter by email or mail to: St. Luke’s UMC, 206 Scheurmann Street, Essexville, MI 48732.
Sanford United Methodist Church Choir Director
Do you like directing an adult church choir? Sanford United Methodist Church is looking for you!
We have a 10:30 am worship service on Sunday mornings and our choir needs a part time choir
director. This is a 4-5 hour per week position with salary appropriate to your experience. Choir
practice is every Wednesday from 6-7 pm and we sing twice a month in worship.
We are looking for a choir director who reads music, who can choose appropriate music,
organize, teach and direct the choir during rehearsals and as we sing in worship. If you play an
instrument, that is a bonus!
Please send your resume to Sanford United Methodist Church, 2560 N. West River Road,
Sanford, MI 48657 or email it to secretary@sanfordumc.org . You can learn more about our
church at our website, sanfordumc.org or join us for worship any Sunday.
Director of Youth Ministry
Caro UMC
Caro United Methodist Church in Caro, MI will hire a director of youth ministries to lead and grow our middle-high school youth program, to begin as soon as a qualified person is identified. The youth minister will work in cooperation with the pastor and lay leadership to develop a multi-faceted program of discipleship, outreach, and fun. Training in youth ministry (degree preferred) or a related field is required. 10-15 hours per week, with the possibility of greater responsibilities as the program grows. Compensation will be $8000-$10,000/year, depending on training and experience.
For a complete job description or to apply, please contact the pastor:
Rev. Dr. Tony Tomasino
email: pastor@caroumc.org
phone: (989) 673-2246
Director of Music Ministry
- Midland First United Methodist Church
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Commensurate with skills and experience
Job Description:
The ideal candidate would have the skills and experience to:
Lead and oversee the music ministry area as a whole—fostering the vision, direction, and impact of our vibrant music ministry.
Oversee and guide other music staff.
Seek out and select songs and hymns appropriate for the weekly worship services and assist in planning worship order and non-musical elements, in conjunction with the pastors.
Communicate worship needs to the sound and video teams.
Manage the music ministry budget and oversee the maintenance and repairs of our pianos and pipe organ.
Serve as organist to play hymns, prelude, postlude, offertory, communion and other music (on piano or organ as appropriate) for the weekly Traditional Service.
Accompany the Chancel Choir weekly rehearsals (September – May) and accompany them in worship on piano or organ as appropriate.
Direct our advanced adult hand bell choir, which plays monthly in worship, September – May, and recruit new members as appropriate.
Lead our weekly contemporary service (with keyboard or guitar and vocally as able), and recruit and groom other worship leaders and praise band musicians.
Be familiar with technology often used in worship including PlanningCenter, PraiseCharts, CCLI Songselect, and MediaShout.
Communicate with and distribute music (hard copies, PDFs, etc.) to the praise band, bell choir, or any other musicians involved in services in a timely manner as needed.
Rehearse with special soloists or other ensembles at agreed upon times.
Depending on the unique talents and interests of a candidate, this position may be separated into two (multiple) part time positions.
Applicants can send their resume with cover letter to:
Music Ministry Search Committee
C/O Noel Contardi,
First United Methodist Church
315 W. Larkin Street
Midland, MI 48640
Email ncontardi@fumcmid.org