First Congregational United Church of Christ of Salem, OR Seeks Part-Time Music Director

First Congregational United Church of Christ (FCCUCC) of Salem, OR is proud to be an Open and Affirming, Just Peace member congregation of the United Church of Christ. We embrace and proclaim the saying, “No matter who you are, or where you are on your life’s journey, you are welcome here.”

From the position description:

The Music Director (MD) is someone who is eager to bring a fresh approach to Christian worship experiences in our traditional sanctuary. The MD possess the skills, knowledge, and passion to support the musical and artistic expressions of FCCUCC, seeking to enhance our worship and witness with a music program that can grow with us as we discover the path God is calling us to take into the uncharted future. We welcome someone who is ready to enhance the experience of our individual and collective ability to connect with the Spirit, providing oversight and coordination of the musical elements of Sunday and seasonal worship.

We are fed by music from a wide range of genres and styles, enjoying traditional sacred music as well as gospel, jazz, blues, praise, and other contemporary musical genres. We have hand bells, a drum set and various hand drums, 2 grand pianos, a rehearsal/music room, an extensive library of music, and several members who play different instruments – flutes, harp, guitar, piano, cello, voice, etc.

The Music Director serves as a contributing member of the Worship and Arts Team, and as such, helps to collaboratively imagine and plan sensory-rich worship experiences, that includes music, visual arts, dance, theater, interactive activities, etc.

You can download a full description of the position here [pdf].