Minister of Music / Music Director Job at Minnesota Council of Nonprofits in Rob

Minister of Music / Music Director

Location: Robbinsdale Parkway United Church of Christ

Job Type: Permanent, part-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Work Hours: 12–15 hours per week for 9 months (Sept 1‑May 31); 6–10 hours per week for 3 months (June 1‑Aug 31). Flexible hours (Sunday mornings required, choir rehearsals required Sept‑May)

Works with: Pastoral Staff, Organist, Worship Planning Team

Reports to: Pastoral Staff

Wages & Benefits: $27‑33 per hour, dependent on experience; paid vacation and sick time; annual salary review

Revised: May 2026

General Description

We seek a Minister of Music who will collaborate with our pastor and church leadership team to create a vibrant and inclusive worship environment. We desire a blend of traditional and contemporary music styles. We are looking for a creative individual who can develop our musical talents and utilize church assets to increase energy and engagement within our community. The Minister of Music will support the spiritual life of the congregation by overseeing a music ministry that enriches and deepens worship and other activities of the church. In collaboration with the Pastoral Team, develop and administer programming that:

• Recognizes and promotes music as a spiritual practice and expression of faith while affirming the theology and values of RPUCC (Open & Aff.)


• Passes on the rich musical traditions at RPUCC while incorporating new cultures and styles


• Welcomes and encourages participation by people of all ages, abilities, and musical backgrounds


• Helps the congregation find its musical voice


• Connects the church to the larger community through the exchange of musical gifts


• Facilitates stewardship of our music resources (organ, piano, music library, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Worship:
  
  
  
  • Collaborate with the Pastoral Team and the Worship Planning Team in preparing for Sunday Morning Worship, which may include instrumental music, choir music, and congregational singing
  
  
  • Rehearse and lead music in worship
  
  
  • Identify and include individuals with musical gifts from within and beyond the congregation
  
  
  • Seek out music that will add diversity of culture and style to our worship, being sensitive to issues of cultural appropriations; suggest music for worship that is appropriate for children, youth and young adults
  
  
  • Arrange for members to play special music at service during the summer months
  
  
  • Choose music for and direct/supervise the contemporary band
  
  
  • Collaborate with the Pastoral Team and the Worship Planning Team in preparing periodic non‑Sunday services and vigils, including Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Christmas Eve, and 2‑3 others during the year
  
  
  • Cooperate with the Pastoral Team in providing music for funerals and weddings (with additional fees to be negotiated)
  
  
  
  


• Choir:
  
  
  
  • Prepare for and conduct regular rehearsals during the program year (September to May): Wednesday evenings 7:00‑8:30 pm, Sunday mornings 8:30‑10:15 am
  
  
  • Recruit members of the choir and support their continuing involvement
  
  
  • Challenge the choir musically while creating a flexible and nurturing environment for all choir members, regardless of skill/talent
  
  
  • Prepare for singing in worship as a spiritual offering
  
  
  • Provide education and vocal coaching of choir members
  
  
  • Help the choir to serve as worship leaders, encouraging the congregation to participate more fully
  
  
  
  


• Administrative:
  
  
  
  • Attend meetings of the staff team
  
  
  • Keep rosters of people with musical gifts in the congregation
  
  
  • Communicate with appropriate staff member for information in print and web-based communication (bulletins, newsletters, annual reports)
  
  
  • Oversee the care and maintenance of the organ, piano, and other church musical instruments (percussion)
  
  
  • Organize and maintain the music library
  
  
  
  


• Engagement:
  
  
  
  • Work proactively to include persons of all ages, abilities, and musical talents in the music ministry of the church
  
  
  • Manage and engage with other music ensembles
  
  
  • Offer a teaching presence that broadens the congregation's musical knowledge and skills
  
  
  • Collaborate with Staff and Volunteers to develop programming that introduces our children and youth to the basics of singing technique and helps them gain familiarity with the music we sing as a congregation
  
  
  • Periodically collaborate with other congregations or groups in the community
  
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• A degree in music


• Proficiency as a musical director is expected; proficiency in voice and other instruments such as guitar, brass or drums is a plus


• Knowledge of sacred music, hymnody, and liturgy


• Prior experience as a church musician and in music program leadership


• Connections to the broader music community


• Spirituality, creativity, and enthusiasm

Compensation

This position is to be treated as an hourly position with the following requirements:

1. The Minister of Music will abide by the Policies and Procedures of Robbinsdale Parkway United Church of Christ.


2. The only benefit provided is paid vacation and sick time.


3. The Minister of Music shall receive an annual review of salary and benefits.


4. The starting hourly wage for this position is $23‑30 per hour, dependent on experience.