Director of Music

WHITEFISH BAY, WI

Posted Sep 15, 2026

Job Title

Director of Music

Name of church or organization

Christ Church

Job Location

WHITEFISH BAY, WI

Job Description

Introduction

Christ Church is a growing, inclusive, multi-generational parish just minutes from downtown Milwaukee. Our worship is rooted in a traditional choral Eucharist while embracing a broad range of musical styles. This position begins January 1, 2027 and requires approximately 20-25 hours per week September through May and 5-10 hours per week June through August. Christ Church conducts a simple outdoor service in our large garden courtyard during the summer. Organ performance is much preferred; however, Christ Church will consider separating the organist role and adjusting compensation accordingly.

Duties and Responsibilities

Weekly Worship

Provide musical leadership at regular Sunday services as well as other special liturgical celebrations.

Organize and direct the parish choir (September through May).

Integrate children, families, and lay musicians into the program.

Convene a group to play handbells 3-4 times per year. The Director of Music will have either the skills to direct handbells or the willingness to learn.

Administration

Maintain and expand the music library. Develop and administer the music budget.

Maintain the organ, pianos, and other musical equipment of the parish.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and position scope.

Eight full weeks of vacation (8 Sundays).

Health and dental benefits negotiable.

Pension contributions matched by the parish.

Continuing education fund of $1,000.

Type of Commitment

Part Time

Does this job pay?

Yes