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ELMBROOK CHURCH

Facilities Director

Brookfield, WI · On-site

... pay. Refer to the Staff Handbook for specific details. Reporting Structure The Facilities Director will be accountable and report directly to the Executive Pastor of Operations of Elmbrook Church.

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What is the difference between Pastor Pay vs Minister Pay?

AspectPastor PayMinister Pay
Required CredentialsTypically requires theological degree and ordinationVaries; may require theological training or certification
Work EnvironmentChurches, religious organizations, community centersReligious institutions, community outreach programs
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in church leadership rolesUsed for religious service providers and outreach roles
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for salary and responsibilitiesRelated but broader role, less formal than Pastor

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Director of Music

First Congregational United Church of Christ

Madison, WI • On-site

$40K - $45K/yr

Part-time

PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Director of Music Ministries
First Congregational Church of Christ
Madison, WI

Job Description: 
Time:  70% position, could be combined with 30% organ/keyboard position for appropriate candidates, or less than 70% is the handbells were under a separate director.

Pay: Salary range $40,000-$45,000, depending on level of education and experience

Benefits: Available:
  • Vacation: 2 weeks per year; responsible for finding coverage; to be approved by and coordinated with the Senior Pastor and Staffing Team. 
  • Professional Organizations: Approved membership in music organizations will be paid by the Church, i.e. United Church of Christ Musicians Association (UCCMA).

Continuing ed: 1 week per year
Sabbatical leave: After each 5 years of employment, 1 month’s paid sabbatical leave in addition to annual vacation.   Must be approved by the Senior Minister and Executive Council at least one year before beginning the sabbatical. 

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher in music, experience in the area of sacred music preferred; sufficient keyboard skills to lead rehearsals, if needed, training in conducting; and appreciation of the wide range of sacred music.

Reports to: Senior Pastor

Overall Vision for position:
The Director oversees First Congregational United Church of Christ’s music program and is responsible for conducting all vocal and handbell choirs. The Director works closely and collaboratively with the Staff Worship Team and is responsible for planning music for worship that is relevant and ministering to our diverse, progressive, open and affirming, and inter-generational congregation. Our Sanctuary houses a well-maintained Holtkamp (Opus 1963, 1980). Manuals: 3. Stops: 37. Ranks: 38. Action: Slider chests. Mechanical key action. Electric stop action,  and a 9 ft concert grand piano built by the Steinway Piano Company during the 1920s. The Church is also home to a five-octave Whitechaple handbell set, the largest in the area.

Key Responsibilities: The following responsibilities are not an exhaustive list, and there may be other duties as assigned.

Rehearsals and Worship Services:
  • Collaborate with the Staff Worship Team and select music for all worship services
  • Submit music for worship services to the office in a timely fashion
  • Develop plans, goals and lead all choir rehearsals/performances
  • Coordinate with the Facilities Manager for any needed setups
  • Hire and manage choir section leaders as required
  • Plan and contract for guest musicians
  • Select and plan choral literature and instrumental music for each choir and all worship services
  • Oversee the Children & Youth music programming in close collaboration with the Director of Christian Education
  • Engage in the life of the Church in order to identify and invite members and friends of the Congregation into musical opportunities
  • Choirs are a combination of volunteers and hired section leaders. Rehearsal times are negotiable.

Administrative Functions:
  • Attend weekly staff meetings 
  • Oversee the administration of Section Leaders 
  • Prepare budget requests with the Board of Deacons
  • Oversee the music budget
  • File and maintain music library
  • Write newsletter articles and notes as needed 
  • Plan for the maintenance of all musical instruments
  • Plan and execute workshops to enhance the experience of musicians 
  • Staff liaison to Board of Deacons
  • Purchase, monitor, and log licensing requirements for all music
  • Supervise organists/accompanists on staff

To apply, send cover letter and resume to Rev. Eldonna Hazen, Senior Minister, ehazen@firstcongmadison.org. Three references should be made available, upon request.