Hopewell United Methodist Church (Bullock Co., AL) is in need of a piano player each Sunday.  Service begins at 11:00 a.m.

Anyone interested can email pegplace@mon-cre.net or they may call 334-799-1712 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.
 

Orange Beach United Methodist Church is seeking to fill the position of part-time Music Director for our contemporary worship service.
 
Orange Beach UMC is located in lovely Orange Beach, Alabama on the Gulf Coast.  Its contemporary worship service has been the fastest growing area of worship ministry in this small but vibrant town.
 
Interested applicants can contact Rev. Dr. Alan W. McBride at 251 981 6751 or email at amcbride@orangebeachumc.org.
 

The New Church @ 301 Dexter (formerly Dexter Ave UMC) in Montgomery, Alabama seeks a talented part-time music director as they embark on a journey as a new missional United Methodist church in a historic church building in downtown Montgomery. The ideal candidate will be a pianist, organist, or a vocalist who can recruit instrumentalists. This candidate must bring energy, passion, and a heart for God to create and build a distinguished music ministry. We strongly desire openness to music from a variety of traditions. The Director will have the experience and ability to draw upon many musical styles and traditions to create a blended worship service.  The Music Director position is expected to require a minimum of 20 hours per week. College students or recent graduates majoring in music or theatre are also encouraged to apply.  The position is available immediately.

Responsibilities
Musical
1. Plan Sunday services in consultation with the minister or other service leaders, selecting choral and piano/organ music, scheduling soloists and choirs.
2. Play the piano or organ (or other instrument/vocals) during Sunday morning worship and in the future, possibly a mid-week noon service.
3. Be available to play organ/piano as required for services such as weddings, funerals. Create ad hoc vocal or instrumental groups to expand the musical experiences available to musicians within the congregation or to draw in new members.
4. Recruit additional singers from the community. Contract other musicians as needed for services.
5. Be open to creating occasional special musical events in the church in collaboration with the worship committee or other groups.

Administrative
1. In collaboration with the minister and Worship Committee, provide input for the annual budget for the music program.
2. Submit weekly musical selections in a timely manner to the minister and office administrator to be included in the Order of Service.
3. Select and order new music and maintain the choral music library.
4. Attend regular staff meeting and worship committee meetings (ex officio). Attend other church meetings as necessary to collaborate and represent the musical programs of the church.
5. Reach out to and interact with other professional musicians in the area.

Resume should include
• Academic and professional training
• Previous positions and duration of appointments, if applicable
• Professional affiliations
• References, optional at the time of application

Time Commitment and Salary

The Music Director position is approximately 20-25 hours per week during the year. The annual salary for this part-time leadership position is set to range between $20,000-25,000, but will depend upon qualifications and experience.  There is possibility for growth within this position to reach full-time as the church develops and additional responsibilities are defined.

The Instruments

The pipe organ, originally built in 1914 by Henry Pilcher’s Sons of Louisville, KY, is one of the older pipe organs in the city, known not only for the quality of its tone, but for the beauty of the cabinets and pipes. The sanctuary is also equipped with a Yamaha G1 grand piano.

Contact Information
Please send your resume and cover letter to the church office via email (newchurchat301dexter@gmail.com) or mail to 301 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104. 
We can also be reached via phone (334.263.0549) or on our website (www.dexterave.org).

This job description is intended to reflect present requirements and responsibilities accurately - these may be subject to change.

Dadeville First United Methodist Church (North Alabama Conference, Southeast District) is taking applications for the position of choir director.  It is a part-time position, consisting of Sunday am worship, Sunday evening choir rehearsal, and a few special services during the year (Good Friday, Christmas Eve, etc.)  We will begin interviewing in January.   Dadeville FUMC is located approximately 20 minutes north of Auburn on Hwy. 280. 

Please contact Rev. Kevin Payne for more information.