Job Listings

Open positions are listed simply as a service to our website guests and do not represent an endorsement of any position or its benefits by the United Church of Christ Musicians Association, Inc. We post the information when we receive it, but we cannot guarantee that any position still remains open. It is the responsibility of the job seeker to determine the legitimacy and appropriateness of a position.

Please note that we will remove postings after three months unless the church with the opening contacts us to request additional time.

To submit a job listing contact Amanda Udis-Kessler.

UCC Conference Postings

Updated January 13, 2025

To research job openings in a specific area, you can try looking at the website or newsletter of the UCC Conferences listed below. You will need to scroll through newsletters to find any job listings.

Northern California Nevada: check the job board
Florida: check the "local churches" section of the e-newsletter
Hawaii: check employment opportunities
Illinois: check lay employment opportunities
Illinois South: check "Opportunities & Resources" in the newsletter
Minnesota: check Employment
Missouri Mid-South: check classifieds
New Hampshire: check classifieds
Keystone (Pennsylvania): check classifieds
Rocky Mountain: check employment opportunities
Southern New England: check classified ads
Vermont: check employment opportunities

United Church of Christ national website: Go to Ministry Opportunities, click on Position Title and select Music Ministry.

To Find a Musician

For other suggestions about finding music staff persons for your church, check out this document.

Job Listing: June 9, 2026

Organist/Music Director

Mount Carmel Congregational Church, Hamden CT

We are lookiung for someone with a high level of competence at the organ, knowledge of and/or a willingness to learn the liturgical, musical, theological, and ecclesial “terms of art” associated with The United Church of Christ organist/music director position, and strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially when working with a diverse group of people with varying degrees of musical skill and knowledge. Click here for a job description, and click here for an application form.

Job Listings: June 6, 2026

Organist/Pianist

Memorial Congregational Church, Baldwinville, MA

Our church is looking for an organist or pianist to play on Sunday mornings. We have no choir at this time. Our service is at 10:00 am. The organ is an 1898 George Reed tracker organ. We also have an upright piano. The salary is negotiable. The contact person is Michelle Salvanelli whose cell number is 978-360-3143.

Organist

Bolton Congregational Church, UCC – Bolton, CT

Bolton Congregational Church is seeking a skilled and faithful organist to support and enhance our weekly worship through thoughtful hymn leadership and organ music in partnership with our choir director and pianist. Our congregation values traditional sacred music that invites participation, reverence, and joy in worship. The organist will play a central role in shaping the musical life of the congregation by selecting hymns and providing organ music for services. Click here for more information.

Job Listing: May 22, 2026

Music Director

West Concord Union Church,  Concord, MA

We seek an organist and choir director to support vibrant worship in a community that treasures music. West Concord Union Church is an inclusive, creative Christian community that empowers spiritual renewal and community engagement. We have a William Stevens seventeen-rank tracker-action organ (1869), a Steinway model-b concert grand (2002), and a Mason & Hamlin grand (1929), all well-maintained. The position is roughly 15 hours/week, with Sunday mornings required. Salary is $40,000–$48,000 depending on experience. Please send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for two references to wcuc.office@gmail.com. We are located in short walking distance of the commuter rail and just off Route 2 for easy access by car. Learn more about our community at WestConcordUnionChurch.org.

Job Listing: May 13, 2026

Music Director

Plymouth Church in Framington, Framington, MA

The Plymouth Church in Framingham is an Open and Affirming congregation in the United Church of Christ. We are a gracious, enjoyable, and healthy community of people trying to make a positive impact in the world. The Church is looking for a Music Director to shape our music program, play the organ and piano during worship services, and direct our Senior Choir. The Search Committee welcomes applications from candidates who are interested in all or part of the position. The Search Committee hopes to interview and select a candidate (or candidates) this Fall, to begin employment by September 2026. Please view the job description, posted here: www.plymouthchurchframingham.org/music-director-search.

Job Listing: May 11, 2026

Music/Choir Director

The United Church of Chester, Chester, CT

Part-time Music & Choir Director to lead and enrich our vibrant music ministry. Responsibilities include planning and directing music for worship services and holidays, leading weekly choir rehearsals (September–June), coordinating with clergy, and organizing special programs such as concerts and seasonal events. Music continues year-round, averaging 10–12 hours weekly. Compensation based on qualifications / experience is negotiable from $22– $27,000 annually. For more info and to apply please see website: uccchester.org

Job Listing: May 7, 2026

Director of Music/Organist

Center Congregational Church UCC, Manchester, CT

Center Church is looking for someone who can support our music ministry through accompaniment and direction of all musical ensembles and hired musicians including Chancel Choir, Handbell Choir, instrumentalists, and soloists - someone who has the ability to work with volunteer musicians of all levels. Responsibilities also include selecting and preparing music for Prelude, Postlude, Choir Anthems, and other musical moments in the service. Click here for the job description.

Job Listings: May 1, 2026

Organist and/or Choir Director

First Church of Deerfield, Deerfield, MA

First Church of Deerfield, (UCC/UUA) is seeking our next Organist and Choir Director. Our engaged, appreciative, open-and-affirming congregation is seeking one or two skilled, dedicated, versatile professionals to continue our long tradition of music-rich worship and community connection through music. Part-time, $20-30K ($10-15K for organist, $10-15K for choir director). A complete job description and application instructions may be found here:  www.firstchurchofdeerfield.org/music/position-available/

Director of Music / Organist–Pianist

Plymouth Congregational UCC, Plymouth, NH

Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ is seeking a Director of Music / Organist–Pianist to lead and grow our vibrant music ministry. This part-time position offers an opportunity to shape meaningful, engaging worship through music, working collaboratively with the Pastor, staff, and congregation. Click here for more information.

Part-Time Church Organist or Pianist

Zion United Church of Christ/Mount Clemens, MI

Zion United Church of Christ in Mt. Clemens is seeking a part-time Church Organist or Pianist. One 9:00 am Sunday morning traditional worship service with 2-manual pipe organ and grand piano. This 4-5 hours/week position involves providing liturgically-inspired worship music, accompanying soloists, instrumentalists and the handbell choir. Click here for more details.

Job Listing: April 30, 2026

Organist and/or Pianist

Our Saviour’s United Church of Christ, Ripon, WI

Our Saviour’s United Church of Christ is seeking an organist and/or pianist for our worship services. We have a great congregation with a strong music tradition and a supportive community! Applicants should be proficient in both traditional and contemporary spiritual music styles. Responsibilities include playing during Sunday service at 9:00am in the Sanctuary, Thursday service at 6:30pm in the Chapel, and accompanying seasonal choir practices. Click here for more information.

Job Listing: April 13, 2026

Minister of Music 

Kent United Church of Christ, Kent, OH

The Kent United Church of Christ, located in the college town of Kent Ohio, is seeking a candidate proficient as an organist, choir director, and worship leader. The ability to balance classic sacred music with more contemporary composers is essential. Salary range: $35,000–40,000;  15-20 hours per week. Bachelor’s Degree and additional experience preferred.
Click here and here for additional information.

Job Listing: April 9, 2026

Choir Director - Accompanist

United Church of Christ of Robesonia, Robesonia, PA

Choir Director would be the piano accompanist for the choir; a separate organist will lead the worship music. Prepare an anthem every Sunday for 10:15 a.m. Worship Service from the Second Sunday in September through the Sunday before Memorial Day. Also Christmas Eve one service, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and possibly Thanksgiving Eve. Weekly one hour rehearsal. For more info, click here.

Job Listing: March 26, 2026

Choir Director & Pianist/Organist - two positions

First Congregational Church UCC of Bridgton, ME

FCC Bridgton is seeking an experienced Choir Director to direct our volunteer choir. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in choral music, excellent leadership skills, and experience working within rural church settings. This role offers an opportunity to cultivate musical talent, foster community engagement, and contribute to our worship experience. Click here for info.

They are also seeking an experienced Pianist/Organist to provide prelude and postlude and accompany hymns weekly during church services, accompany our volunteer choir and provide additional music as asked (offertory/communion music). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in church music performance. The role includes weekly choir rehearsals on a weekday evening and Sunday morning. Click here for info.

Job Listings: March 17, 2026

Organist

First Congregational Church of Hudson, Hudson, OH

First Congregational Church of Hudson (UCC) seeks an experienced and collaborative organist to join our vibrant and growing music ministries program. Music and our organ plays a central role in our worship life, and we are committed to artistic excellence, theological depth, and meaningful congregational participation. The organist serves as principal organist and collaborative pianist for weekly worship, ensembles, and special services throughout the liturgical year. Qualified candidates may also express interest in an expanded leadership role as Organist & Associate Director of Music Ministries (up to 30 hours per week). Click here for job description.

Church Musician(s)

Ames United Church of Christ, Ames, IA

The Ames United Church of Christ seeks to staff its music ministry with one or more highly qualified individuals, based upon their skills and interests. Music is an integral part of the life of this progressive Protestant, open and affirming church which strives to serve a diverse congregation. Musicians must have a theological understanding and commitment to an open and affirming church.

Applicants should indicate in their application the one or more areas in which they have interest: keyboardist/accompanist, organist, and/or choir director. If multiple individuals are hired, the music staff will work collaboratively, with guidance from the Co-Pastors, to fill the needs of the congregation’s music ministry. If multiple individuals are hired, compensation and benefits will be divided amongst the music staff, according to qualifications and time. Click here for full information.

Music Director & Accompanist

St. Peter’s UCC, Carmel, IN

We are looking for our next talented music leader: either a Music Director/Accompanist or a Music Director working alongside a separate Accompanist. Our congregation is small but mighty, theologically progressive, and eager for its next season of meaningful music-making in worship. We are an Open & Affirming congregation.

The Music Director is a part time salaried job with a target start date of May 1, 2026 (negotiable.) It includes selecting the music to match worship themes and liturgical seasons, running the rehearsals for the chancel and handbell choirs, and fostering a musical culture in worship that aligns with the church’s mission and theology.

We also seek a Pianist/occasional Organist. If you want to serve as both the Music Director and Accompanist, please tell us! For the full job description, click here.

Job Listing, March 13. 2026

Part-Time Director of Music

First Congregational Church, East Longmeadow, MA

The new Director of Music will lead and develop the church's music ministry, creating meaningful worship experiences that incorporate the church's rich musical resources, including an organ, piano, chimes, bells, and Conga drum. Preference will be given to candidates with strong organ-playing skills and a vision for utilizing the church’s diverse musical instruments in worship. Click here for job description.

Job Listing: March 11, 2026

Pianist/Organist

Apples United Church of Christ, Thurmont, MD

We are looking for a once-weekly pianist / organist for our 9:30a.m. Sunday service. Our service is ‘hymnal-based’ (no projected words) and typically there are four hymns as well as supporting prelude/postlude and responses. Hymns are known about a week in advance (you do not have to pick the hymns) This is a part time 1099 position. Compensation is monthly. For additional information, or to request a sample bulletin of a service or to schedule a interview, please write to: applesunitedchurchofchrist@gmail.com

Job Listing: March 10, 2026

Part-Time Organist

Immanuel United Church of Christ, Plymouth, WI

Immanuel UCC is an established and welcoming congregation in the rural Sheboygan county community with a long history of service - having founded the Mission House/Lakeland University and now through our Laura's Food Pantry. We are looking for a part-time organist (for the first, third, and occasional fifth Sundays of each month) who is comfortable playing traditional hymns on the organ (playing the piano would be an added bonus). To apply please contact our Consistory President Dr. Jen Marten at (920) 565-3554.

Job Listings: March 5, 2026

Music Director

St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Mechanicsburg, PA

St. Paul's UCC is an open and affirming congregation, seeking a part-time, collaborative, spirit-driven Music Director to shape a vibrant, inclusive music program. The ideal candidate is passionate about music in worship and skilled at directing volunteer vocalists of all ages and experience levels. To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and samples of work (recordings, etc.) to the official posting at Music Director - Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 - Indeed.com.

Organist 

St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Mechanicsburg, PA

St. Paul's UCC is seeking a skilled and dependable organist who shares our passion for meaningful worship. The ideal candidate will provide organ and occasionally piano music for weekly worship services and special events. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and samples of work (recordings, etc.) to the official posting at Church Organist - Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 - Indeed.com.

Job Listing: March 4, 2026

Pianist or Organist

Trinity United Church of Christ, Columbus, OH

We are currently seeking a part-time pianist or organist to provide music for our weekly Sunday service. ​Primary Duty: Accompanying the congregation during hymns and playing service music (prelude/postlude).​Skill Level: We are specifically looking for someone comfortable reading from traditional hymnals. Interested candidates can contact Dr. Eunice I Newsome at eihale@yahoo.com or at 614.403.5399..