BALDWIN COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
JOB DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the Baldwin Community UMC staff is to support a Christ-centered community of worship, discipleship, and service.
- By fostering a positive environment of joy and laughter
- By growing a respectful, caring, and supportive team
- By equipping and empowering leaders and servants
- By maintaining openness and flexibility in our work
TITLE: Director of Music Ministries
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Demonstrates strength and maturity in his/her Christian faith and be willing and able to lead an exemplary Christian life
2. Share and support the Christian vision, mission and values of BCUMC
3. Prefer a bachelor’s degree in Music or equivalent experience
4. Demonstrate ability as accomplished organist and pianist
5. Demonstrates ability to conduct vocal music groups
6. Be able to pass a physical examination as may be required
7. Ability to follow oral and written instructions
8. Ability to work and communicate with other employees and individuals
9. Ability to work effectively and efficiently without close supervision
10. Has basic computer literacy
11. Has demonstrated aptitude for skillful and successful completion of the assigned performance responsibilities
The employer may determine such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be required for the specific job vacancy
Background check (PA State Police, Childline, FBI)) to be in compliance with Safe Sanctuaries upon hiring
REPORTS TO: Senior Pastor
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Serve as principal organist and pianist
2. Rehearse and direct choirs (handbell, adult choir, children’s choir)
3. Schedule and conduct weekly rehearsals
4. Select music that accentuates worship themes and holy seasons.
5. Recruit musicians for choirs and special music.
6. Select music for worship service in collaboration with the pastor.
7. Recruit, schedule and prepare soloists, duets and ensembles for worship service as needed
8. Recruit substitute organists as needed.
9. Assume full responsibility for the maintenance of the organ, pianos, other music equipment and submit invoices upon completion of work to Finance Administrator
10. Develop and monitor the music ministries budget in conjunction with the Financial Administrator and the Senior Pastor
11. Supervise the inventory of music in the appropriate library
12. Submit bulletin materials on a timely basis
13. Provide support to church staff and other church programs as needed
14. Write publicity materials regarding the music program needs as appropriate.
15. Participate in staff meetings, committee meetings, new member orientation session, and other related program areas as needed
16. Provide music for weddings, funerals, and other such events; serve as organist for such events, as needed
17. Perform all other duties and assignments as applicable to the position as may be directed by the Senior Pastor
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This is a part time position. Work year, workdays, salary are established in accordance with the provisions of the current BCUMC Lay Personnel Policy Manual as approved by the Staff-Parish Relations Committee.
EVALUATION:
Performance of the job will be evaluated at least annually in accordance with the provisions of the current BCUMC Lay Personnel Policy Manual.
Organization: Baldwin Community UMC
Contact: Baldwin Community UMC
Phone: 4125232297
Closing Date: 09/30/2026
