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.

Job Listing: January 13, 2026

Soprano Section Leader

Pilgrim Congregational Church. Oak Park, IL

The Choir Section Leader supports the music ministry of Pilgrim Congregational Church by providing strong vocal leadership, modeling musical excellence, and fostering a spirit of collaboration and ministry within the choir. This is a per-call compensated role. Audition to take place on January 26, 2026. Click here for more information.

Job Listing: January 12, 2026

Pianist/Organist & Music Coordinator

Bostwick Lake Congregational United Church of Christ – Rockford, MI

Bostwick Lake Congregational United Church of Christ is seeking a passionate and proficient pianist/organist to lead and enrich our worship services through music. Rooted in an inclusive vision—“No matter where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here”—our congregation values traditional hymns alongside gospel, jazz, blues, and contemporary praise styles. Click here for more details.

Job Listing: January 8, 2026

Congregational Organist/Pianist

Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren, Elizabethtown, PA

Etown CoB is looking for a Congregational Organist/Pianist. Primary duties include: prepare, practice, and perform the necessary musical portions of the Sunday morning worship service. In addition, prepare and perform for special services throughout the church year, attend rehearsals as accompanist for the adult choir, accompany ensembles/soloists/etc. as coordinated with music coordinator and/or pastors. Visit etowncob.org for full job description and submit a cover letter and resume to employment@etowncob.org. Please share this with anyone who might be interested.

Job Listing: January 5, 2026

Part-Time Church Pianist

Evergreen Church, Peachtree City, GA

Evergreen Church is seeking to fill a position for a part-time pianist to provide accompoaniments for Sunday worship services, including choral anthems, traditional hymns, and pre-service music, and to accompany Wednesday evening choir rehearsals. Click here for detailed information.

Job Posting: November 23, 2025

Organist

First Congregational Church of Hopkinton, UCC, Hopkinton, NH

First Church in Hopkinton is a vibrant and diverse congregation with a strong tradition of choral and instrumental music. We are seeking a gifted and experienced part time organist with piano skills to accompany our music program. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the organ’s place in enhancing worship, familiarity with organ and sacred music repertoire, and experience accompanying choirs, soloists, and instrumental ensembles. Click here for job description.

Job Listing: November 13, 2025

Director of Music Ministry and Organist

Idlewild Presbyterian Church, Memphis, TN

We are seeking dynamic, Christ-centered leadership to build on our rich history of musical excellence. Idlewild welcomes candidates who share in our vision of inclusivity, openness, and joy in worship.  Minimum salary of $75,000 with a generous benefits package. Click here for details.

Job Listing: October 25, 2025

Director of Music & Organist

Covenant Presbyterian Church PC (USA) in Augusta, GA

Covenant seeks a well-qualified musician to lead its music ministry. Requirements include formal music education, organ, piano and choral conducting proficiencies. Typical work week will be 30 hours. Salary range is $40,00 – $48,000. Benefits negotiable. Click here for details. 

Job Listings: October 13, 2025

Director of Music

Pioneer Ocean View United Church of Christ, San Diego, CA

Pioneer Ocean View UCC is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Director of Music to help us connect with God, each other, and the world through music.

This is a part-time position (approx. 10–12 hrs/week) focused on planning and leading music for worship services in collaboration with our Pastor. Click here for details.

Accompanist

Pioneer Ocean View United Church of Christ, San Diego, CA

Pioneer Ocean View UCC is seeking an enthusiastic, creative accompanist who has a love for music and a desire to use it to enrich the spiritual lives of others. Our ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in music, working knowledge of Christian music from traditional hymns to modern worship music, and a warm and encouraging attitude for musicians of all skill levels. Click here for details.

Note: We will consider applicants for a combined Director of Music/Accompanist position but prefer to fill two positions.