Minister of Music / Music Director

Minister of Music / Music Director

Robbinsdale Parkway United Church of Christ

Job Type: Permanent, part-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Work Hours: 12-15 hours per week for 9 months (Sept 1-May 31);

6-10 hours per week for 3 months (June 1-August 31).

Flexible hours (Sunday mornings required, choir rehearsals required Sept-May)

Works with: Pastoral Staff, Organist and Worship Planning Team

Reports to: Pastoral Staff

Wages & Benefits: $27-33/hour, dependent on experience

Revised: May 2026

General Description

We seek a Minister of Music who will collaborate with our pastor and church leadership team to create

a vibrant and inclusive worship environment. We desire a blend of traditional and contemporary music

styles. We are looking for a creative individual who can develop our musical talents and utilize church

assets to increase energy and engagement within our community.

The Minister of Music will support the spiritual life of the congregation by overseeing a music ministry

that enriches and deepens worship and other activities of the church. In collaboration with the Pastoral

Team, develop and administer programming that:

● Recognizes and promotes music as a spiritual practice and expression of faith Affirms the

theology and values of RPUCC (e.g., Open & Affirming, Just Peace, Care for the Earth,

Immigrant Welcoming, Accessible to All, and Sanctuary)

● Passes on the rich musical traditions at RPUCC while incorporating new cultures and styles

● Welcomes and encourages participation by people of all ages, abilities, and musical

backgrounds

● Helps the congregation find its musical voice

● Connects the church to the larger community through the exchange of musical gifts

● Facilitates stewardship of our music resources (e.g., organ, piano, music library, etc.)

Responsibilities

The Minister of Music will:

Worship

● Collaborate with the Pastoral Team and the Worship Planning Team in preparing for Sunday

Morning Worship, which may include instrumental music, choir music, and congregational

singing

● Rehearse and lead music in worship

● Identify and include individuals with musical gifts from within and beyond the congregation
● Seek out music that will add diversity of culture and style to our worship, being sensitive to

issues of cultural appropriation. Suggest music for worship that is appropriate for children,

youth and young adults.

● Arrange for members to play special music at service during the summer months

● Choose music for and direct/supervise the contemporary band

● Collaborate with the Pastoral Team and the Worship Planning Team in preparing periodic

non-Sunday services and vigils, including Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday,

Christmas Eve, and 2-3 others during the year

● Cooperate with the Pastoral Team in providing music for funerals and weddings (with

additional fees to be negotiated)

Choir

● Prepare for and conduct regular rehearsals during the program year (September to May):

○ Wednesday evenings from 7:00- 8:30pm

○ Sunday mornings from 8:30-10:15am

● Recruit members of the choir and support their continuing involvement

● Challenge the choir musically while creating a flexible and nurturing environment for all choir

members, regardless of skill/talent

● Prepare for singing in worship as a spiritual offering

● Provide education and vocal coaching of choir members

● Help the choir to serve as worship leaders, encouraging the congregation to participate more

fully

Administrative

● Attend meetings of the staff team

● Keep rosters of people with musical gifts in the congregation

● Communicate with appropriate staff member for information in print and web-based

communication (i.e., bulletins, newsletters, annual reports)

● Oversee the care and maintenance of the organ, piano, and other church musical instruments

(percussion)

● Organize and maintain the music library

Engagement

● Work proactively to include persons of all ages, abilities, and musical talents in the music

ministry of the church

● Manage and engage with other music ensembles

● Offer a teaching presence that broadens the congregation's musical knowledge and skills

● Collaborate with Staff and Volunteers to develop programming that introduces our children and

youth to the basics of singing technique and helps them gain familiarity with the music we sing

as a congregation

● Periodically collaborate with other congregations or groups in the community

Minimum Qualifications

● A degree in music

● Proficiency as a musical director is expected; proficiency in voice and other instruments such

as guitar, brass or drums is a plus.

● Knowledge of sacred music, hymnody, and liturgy

● Prior experience as a church musician and in music program leadership

● Connections to the broader music community

● Spirituality, creativity, and enthusiasm

Compensation

This position is to be treated as an hourly position with the following requirements:

1. The Minister of Music will abide by the Policies and Procedures of Robbinsdale Parkway

United Church of Christ.

2. The only benefit provided is paid vacation and sick time.

3. The Minister of Music shall receive an annual review of salary and benefits.

4. The starting hourly wage for this position is $23-30/hour, dependent on experience.
About Robbinsdale Parkway United Church of Christ

Mission

United in Spirit and inspired by God's grace, we welcome all, love all, and work for justice for all

Creation. As a community of radical hospitality we encourage people of various races, backgrounds

and abilities to apply to be a part of our community.

Values

● Caring - We strive to create healing and to nurture all creation.

● Progressive - We learn and grow new ideas to inspire change.

● Welcome - We offer hospitality to everyone and work to bring people together.

● Justice - We seek equity and to join in solidarity with others.

● Loving - We embody the spirit of non-judgment and unconditional love.

Our mission and values in action:

These are concrete actions and subjects that we continually revisit, re-engage, and rededicate

ourselves to:

● Open and Affirming: We welcome people across the sexual orientation and gender identity

spectrum. We are Open and Affirming to LGBTQIIA+ people.

● Ending racism: Anti-racism actions and training with the aim of dismantling white supremacy

● Accessibility2All: Enabling and empowering people who live with disabilities, neurodiversity,

and mental health conditions to participate fully in the life of our community

● EarthWise: Becoming a sustainable congregation that seeks balance with creation