Position Openings
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Music Associate
Augsburg Lutheran Church, Winston-Salem, NC
Full job description and application link HERE.
The purpose of the Music Associate is to enhance the musical life of Augsburg by creatively collaborating with all pastors, Cantor, musicians, and congregation members, specifically focusing on the following selected ministry areas:
This is a salaried exempt, part-time (20-25 hours per week) position. A Bachelor's degree in music or equivalent professional experience is required.
Date posted 5/8/2025
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Minister of Music
United Church of Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
United Church of Chapel Hill (UCC) is looking for a new minister of music with a heart for congregational ministry to plan worship with a collaborative staff team, lead our adult choir, and coordinate a diverse array of other musical groups, including children and a bilingual choir. If you are creative, patient, flexible, organized, speak some Spanish, and love church music, please consider this call!
The position is 30-40 hours a week with excellent benefits and a salary range of $50,000 - $70,000 depending on experience, qualifications, and time commitments negotiated. First review of applications starts May 18, position open until filled. Learn more and apply here: https://unitedchurch.org/careers/
Date posted 5/1/2025
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Director of Music
First Presbyterian Church, Morehead City, NC
First Presbyterian Church of Morehead City (FPC), a member of PC(USA) and located on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, seeks a part-time Director of Music. FPC has a membership of approximately 300 and conducts two services, one contemporary (“@1604”), held in the church’s Westminster Hall, and one traditional, held in the church’s sanctuary. The Director of Music would lead the musical programs associated with its traditional service. Specifically, the Director of Music would have the following responsibilities:
• In conjunction with the Pastor, plan, coordinate, and schedule appropriate musical selections for traditional services of worship and special services such as memorials, weddings, church holidays, or special events.
• Schedule and conduct choir rehearsals and direct choirs at services of worship.
• Plan, provide for, and/or play appropriate musical accompaniment for services of worship.
• Recruit and integrate new members into the musical programs.
• Organize other musical programs as interest is expressed.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead special music programs, trips, retreats, and community concerts.
• Seek and provide a variety of other musical instrumentation as budget allows.
• Foster a caring community of faith among those participating in the church’s music ministry.
• Attend staff meetings as directed.
• Any other tasks as assigned by the pastor.
A degree in the field of sacred music, music education, ministry of music, or comparable professional experience is preferred but not required. Must possess the skill to direct choirs and to play the following instruments:
• Visser-Rowland Associates pipe organ (Opus 71, 1985). The organ has three full manuals, a full pedal board, and numerous stops and settings.
• Yamaha grand piano.
• Yamaha clavinova.
Must have organizational skills and display Christian attributes of faith and character in both professional and personal life.
If interested in this position, please send your resume, along with three references, to the Music Director Search Committee at [email protected]. Any questions should be directed to Roseann LaRoque, Moderator of the Committee, at (252)241-3911.
Date posted: 2/10/2025
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Organist
Mount Tabor United Methodist Church, Winston-Salem, NC
***See full job description HERE.***
Summary: Part-time (8-10 hours per week) salaried position as part of the Traditional Worship Arts ministry team. The person in this role would serve as principal organist and choral accompanist for Chancel Choir, but will play additional organ/piano music as needed in cooperation with the Director of Traditional Worship Arts.
Primary responsibilities include accompanying Chancel Choir for weekly and special rehearsals, providing choral accompaniment and organ/piano service music at 11:00 A.M. Traditional Worship Sunday services, and assisting in worship planning and other duties at the discretion of the Director.
Salary: $21,000-$24,000 annually, depending on experience.
Interested parties should go to the Mount Tabor website at www.mttaborumc.org and look under the “Quick Links” and then under the “Employment Opportunities” heading to find the Mount Tabor UMC Job Application. Contact Bill Huffman ([email protected]) with questions about the application process.
Once the application is completed and signed, please submit it, along with your resume, to: Bill Huffman, Staff Parish Relations Committee c/o Mount Tabor United Methodist Church 3543 Robinhood Rd Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Date posted: 2/10/2025
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Organist/Pianist
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Welcome, NC
Organist/pianist for 10:00am Sunday services and occasional special services at Christmas and during Lent.
Sunday requirements: prelude of 2-3 minutes, 3 hymns, short offertory, and quiet music during communion.
Organ is a very small Zimmer pipe organ built in 1970.
Interested applicants should contact Pastor Kelly Moore at [email protected].
Date posted: 1/16/2025
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Director of Music Ministries
Lutheran Church of the Epiphany, Winston-Salem, NC
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE: www.epiphanyws.org/jobs
30 hour/week position. Salary $40,000-$45,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
The Director of Music Ministries works in partnership with the Pastor, Worship and Music Committee, Staff, Key Leaders, and other musicians to oversee a vibrant music ministry. Primary responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Applicants should send a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to Pastor Russell Peek at [email protected].
Please also include digital links to recordings of
1) a hymn demonstrating how you lead congregational singing
2) a choral piece you have directed
3) any other pieces that show organ or piano mastery
Date posted: 11/18/2024
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Part-time Music Director & Part-Time Organist
Union Lutheran Church in Salisbury, NC is seeking a part-time Music Director and a part-time Organist. These openings may be combined into one position. Compensation is negotiable.
Job descriptions are posted at www.ulcsalisbury.org/employmentopportunities.
Union has an opus 1972 Schantz two-manual, 11-rank organ and uses an orthodox Lutheran service.
Both positions become available January 1, 2025. Inquiries should be made to [email protected].
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Augsburg Lutheran Church, Winston-Salem, NC
Full job description and application link HERE.
The purpose of the Music Associate is to enhance the musical life of Augsburg by creatively collaborating with all pastors, Cantor, musicians, and congregation members, specifically focusing on the following selected ministry areas:
- Children & Youth Choirs: Coordinate and conduct a children's and youth music program (pre-K through high school), build and establish a Youth Choir program (middle and high school), and work with pastoral staff and Cantor to incorporate children's and youth choirs into worship leadership when appropriate
- Outdoor Gathering Space Service: Plan, play, and lead singing for Outdoor Gathering Space services, typically May through September
- Handbells: Lead & direct Adult Handbell Choir, oversee handbell budget and music purchasing, ensure handbell/chime upkeep, and recruit & train new handbell members
- Other Aspects: Direct choir and playing organ when Cantor is not available, assist with worship planning, work with cantor to lead music at 8:30 AM service, communicate/coordinate with guest musicians, and more.
This is a salaried exempt, part-time (20-25 hours per week) position. A Bachelor's degree in music or equivalent professional experience is required.
Date posted 5/8/2025
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Minister of Music
United Church of Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
United Church of Chapel Hill (UCC) is looking for a new minister of music with a heart for congregational ministry to plan worship with a collaborative staff team, lead our adult choir, and coordinate a diverse array of other musical groups, including children and a bilingual choir. If you are creative, patient, flexible, organized, speak some Spanish, and love church music, please consider this call!
The position is 30-40 hours a week with excellent benefits and a salary range of $50,000 - $70,000 depending on experience, qualifications, and time commitments negotiated. First review of applications starts May 18, position open until filled. Learn more and apply here: https://unitedchurch.org/careers/
Date posted 5/1/2025
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Director of Music
First Presbyterian Church, Morehead City, NC
First Presbyterian Church of Morehead City (FPC), a member of PC(USA) and located on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, seeks a part-time Director of Music. FPC has a membership of approximately 300 and conducts two services, one contemporary (“@1604”), held in the church’s Westminster Hall, and one traditional, held in the church’s sanctuary. The Director of Music would lead the musical programs associated with its traditional service. Specifically, the Director of Music would have the following responsibilities:
• In conjunction with the Pastor, plan, coordinate, and schedule appropriate musical selections for traditional services of worship and special services such as memorials, weddings, church holidays, or special events.
• Schedule and conduct choir rehearsals and direct choirs at services of worship.
• Plan, provide for, and/or play appropriate musical accompaniment for services of worship.
• Recruit and integrate new members into the musical programs.
• Organize other musical programs as interest is expressed.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead special music programs, trips, retreats, and community concerts.
• Seek and provide a variety of other musical instrumentation as budget allows.
• Foster a caring community of faith among those participating in the church’s music ministry.
• Attend staff meetings as directed.
• Any other tasks as assigned by the pastor.
A degree in the field of sacred music, music education, ministry of music, or comparable professional experience is preferred but not required. Must possess the skill to direct choirs and to play the following instruments:
• Visser-Rowland Associates pipe organ (Opus 71, 1985). The organ has three full manuals, a full pedal board, and numerous stops and settings.
• Yamaha grand piano.
• Yamaha clavinova.
Must have organizational skills and display Christian attributes of faith and character in both professional and personal life.
If interested in this position, please send your resume, along with three references, to the Music Director Search Committee at [email protected]. Any questions should be directed to Roseann LaRoque, Moderator of the Committee, at (252)241-3911.
Date posted: 2/10/2025
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Organist
Mount Tabor United Methodist Church, Winston-Salem, NC
***See full job description HERE.***
Summary: Part-time (8-10 hours per week) salaried position as part of the Traditional Worship Arts ministry team. The person in this role would serve as principal organist and choral accompanist for Chancel Choir, but will play additional organ/piano music as needed in cooperation with the Director of Traditional Worship Arts.
Primary responsibilities include accompanying Chancel Choir for weekly and special rehearsals, providing choral accompaniment and organ/piano service music at 11:00 A.M. Traditional Worship Sunday services, and assisting in worship planning and other duties at the discretion of the Director.
Salary: $21,000-$24,000 annually, depending on experience.
Interested parties should go to the Mount Tabor website at www.mttaborumc.org and look under the “Quick Links” and then under the “Employment Opportunities” heading to find the Mount Tabor UMC Job Application. Contact Bill Huffman ([email protected]) with questions about the application process.
Once the application is completed and signed, please submit it, along with your resume, to: Bill Huffman, Staff Parish Relations Committee c/o Mount Tabor United Methodist Church 3543 Robinhood Rd Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Date posted: 2/10/2025
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Organist/Pianist
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Welcome, NC
Organist/pianist for 10:00am Sunday services and occasional special services at Christmas and during Lent.
Sunday requirements: prelude of 2-3 minutes, 3 hymns, short offertory, and quiet music during communion.
Organ is a very small Zimmer pipe organ built in 1970.
Interested applicants should contact Pastor Kelly Moore at [email protected].
Date posted: 1/16/2025
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Director of Music Ministries
Lutheran Church of the Epiphany, Winston-Salem, NC
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE: www.epiphanyws.org/jobs
30 hour/week position. Salary $40,000-$45,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
The Director of Music Ministries works in partnership with the Pastor, Worship and Music Committee, Staff, Key Leaders, and other musicians to oversee a vibrant music ministry. Primary responsibilities:
- Play organ or piano for congregational singing
- Lead choir and handbell rehearsals
- Recruit and work with volunteer cantors and instrumentalists
- Coordinate with Pastor to select appropriate music for worship services
- Prepare the annual budget for worship and music ministries
- Maintain music library
- Oversee maintenance of church instruments
- Attend Worship & Music Committee meetings
Qualifications:
- Understanding of Lutheran theology and liturgical practice
- Prior experience in congregational music ministry
- 4-year college degree preferred
Applicants should send a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to Pastor Russell Peek at [email protected].
Please also include digital links to recordings of
1) a hymn demonstrating how you lead congregational singing
2) a choral piece you have directed
3) any other pieces that show organ or piano mastery
Date posted: 11/18/2024
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Part-time Music Director & Part-Time Organist
Union Lutheran Church in Salisbury, NC is seeking a part-time Music Director and a part-time Organist. These openings may be combined into one position. Compensation is negotiable.
Job descriptions are posted at www.ulcsalisbury.org/employmentopportunities.
Union has an opus 1972 Schantz two-manual, 11-rank organ and uses an orthodox Lutheran service.
Both positions become available January 1, 2025. Inquiries should be made to [email protected].
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Part-time Music Director
The Moravian Music Foundation is seeking a part-time Music Director for the Moramus Chorale, a performing ensemble of the Moravian Music Foundation in Winston-Salem.
All the information: moravianmusic.org/contact-us/careers/
The Chorale rehearses a few evenings per month (and we have used Saturday mornings, as well). Concerts have been on Friday evenings, but occasionally on Saturday or Sunday afternoons.
The Chorale secures soloists and orchestra members as needed for performances.
The Chorale is often recorded and shared on our YouTube Channel.
Please reply by July 26, 2024 to Bruce Earnest, Executive Director of the Moravian Music Foundation, at [email protected]
The Moravian Music Foundation is seeking a part-time Music Director for the Moramus Chorale, a performing ensemble of the Moravian Music Foundation in Winston-Salem.
All the information: moravianmusic.org/contact-us/careers/
The Chorale rehearses a few evenings per month (and we have used Saturday mornings, as well). Concerts have been on Friday evenings, but occasionally on Saturday or Sunday afternoons.
The Chorale secures soloists and orchestra members as needed for performances.
The Chorale is often recorded and shared on our YouTube Channel.
Please reply by July 26, 2024 to Bruce Earnest, Executive Director of the Moravian Music Foundation, at [email protected]