Interim Music Director at interracial, multi-faith, LGBTQ-friendly church Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Interim Music Director at interracial, multi-faith, LGBTQ-friendly church

Unitarian Universalist Church of Birmingham Birmingham, AL Job Details Part-time Estimated:

$20.8K – $26.3K a year 20 hours ago Qualifications Mid-level Bachelor’s degree Full Job Description The Interim Music Director plans and executes our music program from July to October 2025, centered on our 10:00 am Sunday service, which includes directing the adult choir during its performances. The Music Director reports to the Minister. Job Responsibilities (General) Coordinates and directs the music for Sunday services, which begin at 10:00 am and run no later than 11:30am. In conjunction with the Music Committee and the Minister, plans and selects choral music, vocal performances, hymns, and other music compatible with the sermon topic and the season. Lead congregational hymns or recruit volunteers to do so when absent. Schedules a substitute for pianist/accompanist as necessary. Schedules with the Office Administrator, and submits music selections to OA by Tuesday of each week for publication and licensing purposes Arranges/schedules special music performances as schedule and budget allow Provides Bookkeeper with work hour totals on a monthly paysheet Meets monthly with the Minister Meets regularly with the Music Committee Becomes familiar with the music library and orders music within budget parameters Job Responsibilities for Adult Choir August-October Conducts choir performances two Sundays each month and provides or schedules special music on the remaining Sundays each month Aug-Oct, directs choir rehearsals on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 pm. On Sundays the choir performs, directs their morning warm up from 9:15-9:45 am. Communicates regularly with choir members on upcoming performances, musical selections, and any change to the regular schedule Recruits church members and friends, as well as outside performers, for needed choir sections

Qualifications:

BA in Choral Direction or similar, MA or higher preferred; min one year experience in professional choral direction; familiarity with classical, traditional church, modern, jazz, secular choral repertoire; competence in instrumental performance a plus! Tolerance of differing religious, social and political beliefs is a must for work at a Unitarian Universalist Church. We are NOT a traditional Christian faith community.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$1,000.00 per month Expected hours: 10 – 12 per week Ability to

Commute:

Birmingham, AL 35209 (Required)

Work Location:

In person