Director of Traditional Music & Worship Coordination

20 Hours Non-exempt

Updated 10/2025

Purpose of the Position:

To help create an environment where people can experience the presence of God in worship.

Job Summary:

Direct Chancel and Bell Choirs. Coordinate all aspects of Traditional Worship and Traditional Music Ensembles at First United Methodist Church of Duncanville.

All employees of First Church are expected to maintain the highest ethical and moral standards and exemplify Christian character in their personal and public lives. We are people of integrity who hold confidences. We are kind, friendly, and accessible to the congregation. We work in a team setting.

Working Hours:

Flex Hours—emphasis is placed on meeting the responsibilities assigned to the position and sometimes more than the number of hours or calendar days are needed to achieve objectives. Hours include regularly scheduled requirements for Sunday services and staff meetings as needed and available.

Reports To:

Senior Pastor

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Organist/Pianist, Paid and Volunteer Worship Techs, Paid and Volunteer Members of Traditional Music Ensembles

Education:

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Music or Music Education or equivalent experience and training

Experience/Knowledge:

Minimum of 2 years experience that includes an extensive background in traditional music in worship settings and additional background in diverse styles of music

Description:

Conduct weekly rehearsals, as well as special rehearsals and retreats, of all volunteer musicians, who participate in the Chancel Choir for traditional worship

Conduct a five-octave bell choir

Coordinate a weekly worship plan in conjunction with the Senior Pastor for all traditional worship

Assist in leading weekly and other weekday forms of traditional worship

Develop and oversee the budget for worship ministries, so that financial needs are responsibly funded

Develop and oversee the teams necessary for worship and ensembles

Develop and execute a communication plan promoting music ministries to members, prospects and other interested parties in the community

Oversee the recruitment and participation of all musicians and instrumentalists that take part in traditional worship

Monitor measurable growth in traditional music ensembles and report annual progress to the Senior Pastor

Partner with other staff members to promote the general mission of the First United Methodist Church of Duncanville

Choose and prepare a choir anthem every week

Follow set protocol to ensure all contract musicians are paid in a timely manner

Specific duties during traditional worship services:

Make sure altar candles are lit

Small worship aspects like writing a prayer for illumination or opening prayer

Direct congregation in hymns

Sometimes lead a creed and/or invitation

Coordinate special solos or piano solos

Music selection for instrumentalist when needed

Coordinate with staff to ensure all supplies are purchased for special services

Seasonal duties as needed, including extra services during Christmas and Easter

Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26,000.00 - $28,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Work Location: In person

FUMC Duncanville

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