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 October 17, 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
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Hawaii: check employment opportunities
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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 Listing: May 13, 2025

Organist/Accompanist

First Congregational UCC South Portland, ME

First Congregational Church, a progressive UCC congregation on Meetinghouse Hill in South Portland, Maine is seeking a part-time organist/accompanist to work with our Music Director in support of our vibrant and growing music ministry. Details may be found here.

Job Listing: May 11, 2025

Music Director

First Community Church UCC Dallas, TX

First Community UCC, a small, progressive congregation, is seeking a music director to work with their worship services, which are in person once a month and online three times a month. More information on this unique position is here.

Job Listing: May 9, 2025

Music Director

Trinitarian Congregational Church UCC Concord, MA

Trinitarian Congregational Church is searching for a full-time music director to lead all aspects of the music program, including playing organ and piano for services and building a children's and youth program. The job description can be found at the church website, https://triconchurch.org/, as well as here.

Job Listing: May 1, 2025

Interim Minister of Music

First Church of Christ Congregational 1652, Farmington, CT

First Church is searching for an interim Minister of Music to lead vocal and bell choirs and play piano/organ for worship services. The starting date is September 2, 2025, and the salary is $800/week. More information is here. Email resume to  fcc1652music@gmail.com.

Job Listing: April 18, 2025

Organist

Northfield Community Church UCC Northfield, IL

Located on the North Shore of Metro Chicago, Northfield Community Church is seeking an organist to build on its 75-year ministry of traditional sacred music. Details are here.

Job Listing: April 17, 2025

Organist/Collaborative Pianist

First Congregational Church UCC, Crystal Lake, IL

First Congregational Crystal Lake, outside of Chicago, is looking for a part-time organist/pianist to work in an active music program. More information is here.

Job Listing: March 24, 2025

Music Director

Open Door UCC (formerly First Congregational UCC), Murphys, CA

Open Door UCC, located in Murphys, CA, is looking for a musician to direct all aspects of their music program. Located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Murphys is a small community rich in natural beauty. Click here for job description.

Job Listing: March 17, 2025

Music Director

Monte Vista Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Albuquerque, NM

Monte Vista Christian Church, in the lovely Nob Hill neighborhood of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is searching for a part-time Music Director, whose primary responsibility is the adult choir program. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Rev. Dawn Rosignol, revdawn@montevista.org. Click here for more information.

Job Listing: March 3, 2025

Director of Music

St. John’s UCC Richmond, VA

St. John’s UCC in Richmond, VA is searching for a music director to play keyboard for services and lead the choir. You can learn more here.

Job Listing: February 7, 2025

Church Musician

Hope United Church of Christ, Alexandria, VA

Hope UCC is looking for a keyboardist to play for worship services and choir rehearsals. Their instrument is a Yamaha MODX8. You can learn more here.

Job Listing: January 9, 2025

Minister of Music

United Church of Christ Norwell, Norwell, MA

UCC Norwell is seeking a full-time minister of music, to begin work on July 1, 2025. The job includes playing piano/organ for services, and leading both vocal and handbell choirs. More information is here.

Job Listing: January 2, 2025

Music Director

Westbrook Congregational Church, UCC, Westbrook, CT

Westbrook Congregational Church is searching for a part-time music director. Duties include playing organ and piano and directing the choir. Westbrook is a small community on Long Island Sound in south-central Connecticut. Job details are here.