Part-Time Worship & Choral Director

Music Director job at United Methodist Communications. Irvine, CA.University UMC Irvine Irvine, California 92612

Part Time , On-Site

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coordinate the church’s music program, including the adult chancel choir, small ensembles, children’s choir (oversight only), and special events.
• Select and prepare a wide variety of music—sacred, classical, traditional, gospel, and contemporary—appropriate to worship themes and seasons.
• Collaborate with pastors, staff, and volunteers to plan services and special events.
• Organize and direct rehearsals, worship services, and concerts (including our annual December and June outreach concerts).
• Foster an open, welcoming environment where musicians can grow spiritually and musically.
• Support the congregation in praising God through excellent and meaningful music.

What We’re Looking For

• A person of faith with a strong commitment to Jesus’ teachings and the ministry of the church.
• Degree in choral music (master’s preferred) or equivalent experience (minimum five years directing choral worship).
• Strong choral conducting, teaching, and interpretation skills.
• Knowledge of a wide range of Christian music traditions.
• Piano skills (organ a plus).
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities; a gift for encouraging and developing musicians.
• Bonus:
  Ability to arrange/sequence music using software like Sibelius.

Position Details

• Part-time (~20 hours/week)
• Salary range: $28,000 - $35,000
• Reports to:
  
  Lead Pastor & Staff Parish Relations Committee
• Compensation & Benefits:
  Salary with four weeks of vacation, sick time, and continuing education allowance ($2,100/year). Retirement contribution option available. (No health insurance provided.)

Organization:
University UMC Irvine

Contact:
Bob Bilanchone

Phone:

Closing Date: 10/25/2025