Director of Music

Posted: Nov 6, 2026

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Director of Music

Immanuel Presbyterian Church - McLean, VA

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Salary: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Jan 20, 2027

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Who We Are Looking For

We seek a Spirit-inspired musician who leads with joy, loves sharing music, creates community, and fosters openness, and who is gracious, welcoming, patient, and kind. Our Director of Music should be in tune with the crucial role that music plays in Reformed worship, nurture participation, and creatively imagine possibilities that engage our senses, body and soul. We hope this person will exhibit playful energy with the ability to teach and be taught and respond to changing situations to help us grow together.

To learn more about this position and how to apply, please clickhere.

Qualifications

To realize this vision, our Director of Music should demonstrate the following qualifications and attributes:

have a bachelor’s degree in music, master’s preferred, and a minimum five years’ experience in managing a program similar to ours in terms of quality, scope and complexity,be a talented organist, pianist and sight-reader, spanning styles from classical to contemporary,be proficient in a variety of musical traditions, genres, and instruments,have good organizational skills,have skills and/or basic understanding of current worship technologies (video, audio and streaming),be committed to building good relationships within the staff and congregation,be a collaborative team player,be eager to integrate music into the entire church experience,be inviting to, and recruiting, all who wish to participate in our music program,be a visionary, willing to try new ideas and take creative risks,have the ability to arrange, compose, and improvise (preferred).

Application Details

Salary $75,000 to $100,000 dependent on qualifications and experience

Please visit the application website to view the full Vacancy Announcement

Please see the ‘If Interested’ section at the bottom of the announcement for instructions on how to apply for this position.

Peace and Blessings!

Attachments

IPC Director of Music Vacancy Announcement.pdf

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