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 Ruth Striegel.

UCC Conference Postings

Updated Feb. 2, 2023

To research job openings in a specific area, you can try looking at the website or newsletter of the UCC Conferences listed below.

Northern California Nevada: check the job board
Florida: check the classifieds
Hawaii: check employment opportunities
Illinois: check lay employment opportunities
Illinois South: check job opportunities 
Minnesota: check jobs
Missouri Mid-South: check job opportunities
New Hampshire: check classifieds
Pacific Northwest: check work
Penn Central: Go to eNews Archive. Click on the most recent newsletter. You will need to scroll down to see if any jobs are listed.
Pennsylvania Southeast: check classified ads
Rocky Mountain: check employment opportunities
Southern New England: check classified ads
Vermont: check employment opportunities

Job Listings: May 30, 2023

Director of Music

Central Congregational UCC, Manchester, CT

Central Congregational is located in the town of Manchester, CT, just east of Hartford. They are searching for a music director, whose duties include playing the organ/piano and directing the adult and handbell choirs. Details are here.

Director of Music/Organist

First Congregational Church UCC, Stoneham, MA

First Congregational of Stoneham, part of the Boston metro area, has an opening for a Director of Music/Organist. Details are here.

Job Listing: May 18, 2023

Senior Choir Director

Acton Congregational Church, Acton, MA

Acton Congregational church, UCC, is searching for someone to direct the adult choir beginning in August. The job description and contact information is here.

Job Listing: May 12, 2023

Organist & Guitarist

Winnetka Congregational Church Winnetka, IL 

Winnetka Congregational Church, in suburban Chicago, is searching for both an organist and a guitarist. These are separate jobs. The church employs other musicians, as well. Details can be found here: Organist Position - Guitarist Position

Job Listing: May 10, 2023

Director of Music/Keyboardist

St. John UCC, Bellevue, KY

St. John UCC in Bellevue, KY, a suburb of Cincinnati, OH, is searching for a part-time Director of Music/Keyboardist to oversee the music program and play for worship services. More information is here

Job Listings: April 14, 2023

Two positions: Keyboardist, and Choir Director/Worship Director

Olivet Congregational Church, UCC, St. Paul, MN

Two positions: Keyboardist, and Choir Director/Worship Director

Olivet UCC, https://olivetucc.net/, has two open positions; one for an organist/pianist and the other for a choir director. Both positions are available immediately. The positions may be combined. Information for combined position is here. For just the keyboardist click here.

Director of Music

Central Congregational UCC Atlanta, GA 

Central Congregational UCC in Atlanta is looking for a part-time Director of Music to lead the music program, lead the choir, play the piano and perhaps play the organ. A complete description is here.

Job Listing: April 3, 2023

Director of Music

The Congregational Church Brookfield, CT

 The Congregational Church UCC of Brookfield, CT is searching for a Director of Music, with responsibilities that include directing multiple vocal and handbell choirs and leading congregational singing from the organ and piano. More information is here.

Job Listings: March 21, 2023

Music Director/Organist

First Congregational United Church of Christ Darien, CT

First Congregational of Darien is searching for a Music Director/Organist, a 30-hour-per-week position, for their growing congregation that includes a wealth of musical talent. More information is here

Choir Director

Trinity United Methodist Church, Seattle, WA

Trinity United Methodist, a small progressive church in Seattle’s Ballard/Crown Hill Neighborhoods is looking for a part-time choir director. More information can be found here

Job Listing: February 18, 2023

Music Director

Briarcliff Congregational church UCC, Briarcliff Manor, NY

Briarcliff Congregational UCC in Westchester County, NY, is searching for a music director to play organ, direct the choirs and oversee the music program. More details can be found here.

Job Listing: January 17, 2023

Music Director/Organist

Dreisbach United Church of Christ, Lewisburg, PA

Dreisbach UCC in central Pennsylvania is searching for a music director and organist. The two jobs can be separate, or combined. More information is here: Music Director - Organist

Job Listing: January 10, 2023

Music Director

First Church Somerville UCC, Somerville, MA

First Church UCC of Somerville, MA is looking for a half-time Music Director. Details can be found here.

Job Listing: January 9, 2023

Male section leader

Santa Teresa Hills Presbyterian Church, San Jose, CA

Santa Teresa Hills Presbyterian Church in south San Jose is looking for a bass or tenor section leader for their Chancel Choir. Details are here: