Front Street United Methodist Church in Burlington, NC is seeking a full-time Organist/Director of Music. The Organist/Director of Music is a staff member of the church and reports directly to the Senior Pastor. (The organ at Front Street UMC was built and installed by Harrison and Harrison of Durham, England in 2002.)
Responsibilities of the Organist/Director of Music include: planning and leading a comprehensive program of music ministry for all persons of all ages in collaboration with the Choir Director/Associate Director of Music; providing organ music for all traditional worship services, weddings and funerals; providing accompaniment and rehearsal support for adult, youth and children’s music programs; directing the adult handbell choir; and handling administrative duties of the music program (financial budget, Music Committee, etc). An advanced degree in Organ Performance is preferred. In addition, it is expected that the Organist/Director of Music have proficient choral and handbell conducting/rehearsal skills.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Interested candidates should submit a resume and a sample of organ performance to Music@FrontStreetUMC.org. (A complete job description is available by sending a request to the same email address.)