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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 United Church of Christ national website: Go to Ministry Opportunities, click on Position Title and select Music Ministry. 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. Job Listings: 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 Listings: March 26, 2026
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 Listing: March 23, 2026 Music Director Pres House Campus Ministry - Madison, WI The Music Director at Pres House provides leadership and direction to the Pres House Music Team and music program, including leading a variety of styles of musical worship, building and supporting a team of student musicians, and coordinating the logistics of the music, sound, and projection aspects of worship. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves working with college students, mentoring growing musicians, and inviting others into creative and new forms of worship through music. This position is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and requires 10-15 hours/week during the school year (mid-August to mid-May), on-site, work presence at Pres House (731 State St). The position description and application link are available at preshouse.org/job-openingspreshouse.org/job-openings. 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. Job Listing: February 28, 2026 Pianist/Organist Apples U.C.C., Thurmont, Md Apples U.C.C. in Thurmont, Maryland is currently looking for a pianist/organist for Sunday service. The church holds a traditional service which lasts 1 hour. We have an average of 20 members. Music has always been a very big part of our church. We would ask that the applicant would be a good sight reader even though that occurs very infrequently. Please contact: Paula Mathis at paulamathis65@gmail.com or calling or texting 240-446-6027 Job Listing: February 12, 2026 Director of Music & Organist Covenant Presbyterian Church PC (USA) in Augusta, GA Covenant seeks a well-qualified musician to plan and administer its music ministry. Seeking professional-level church musician with organ, piano and choral conducting proficiencies. Organ is a 31-rank Zimmer Pipe organ. Typical work week will be 20 hours. Salary range is $29,000 – $31,500 depending on experience. Click here for details. Click here for details. Job Listing: February 5, 2026 Director of Music and Organist Southport Congregational Church, Southport, CT Southport Congregational Church is seeking a talented and dedicated organist and choir director to join our vibrant congregation as Director of Music and Organist. Our church is conveniently situated just steps from the Metro North train station, about 75 minutes from New York City and 40 minutes from New Haven. Set within a community rich in musical tradition, we deeply value the integral role that music plays in our worship services and fellowship. Click here for full information. |
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