Music Director Job Description

Church Music Director

St. Paul’s Church of Red Lion

45 First Avenue, PO Box 250, Red Lion, PA 17356

Phone:  717.244.2355

Part-time (hours TBD)

Pay: TBD

Apply: Letter of interest and resume sent to the church office at address above 

           or email:

Job Title: Minister of Music

Nature of Position:

St. Paul’s is looking for a part-time Minister of Music responsible for preparing music for worship services and leading the congregation in musical worship experiences.

Job Description

Duties may include any or all of the following:

  • Leading congregational hymns
  • Leading and directing the Praise Team
  • Leading and directing the Handbell Choir
  • Providing special music performances for each service (can be soloists, handbells, groups, etc., instrumental or vocal)
  • Working with the pastor on music selections for services
  • Working with the pastor and church board on music program
  • Developing ideas to bring new people into the church music programs
  • Gauging interest in possibly reforming the senior choir and children’s choir
  • Developing the music program budget

The candidate should be someone who: 

  • has excellent interpersonal skills
  • has excellent communication skills (oral and written)
  • has excellent organizational and administrative skills
  • preferably has good keyboard (piano) skills
  • is patient, encouraging, and enthusiastic
  • has a positive attitude

Educational/Work Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Music, and experience in direction of music preferred.