Acting Dir of Music​/Organist

Position: Acting Dir of Music and/or Organist Acting Music Director and/or Acting Organist/PianistJob Description: Acting Music Director and/or Acting Organist/Pianist.Plymouth Congregational UCC seeks an Acting Music Director and an Acting Organist/Pianist; these roles may be filled separately or by the same individual.Job Summary The Acting Music Director provides collaborative leadership for Plymouth’s music ministry, coordinating and directing choirs, handbells, and instrumental ensembles. This role includes selecting inclusive and theologically-aligned music, managing music staff and budgets, and maintaining church instruments and licenses. This position requires up to 20 hours per week.The Acting Organist/Pianist provides music for worship and other services, assists in the maintenance of keyboard instruments, and collaborates with the Acting Music Director in music selection and in support of Plymouth’s children and youth programs. This position requires up to 10 hours per week, including practice and preparation.Both positions may be filled by the same applicant; in that case the combined position would require up to 30 hours per week. The Music Director and Organist/Pianist are acting roles (for the September 2026-June 2027 program year), with the potential for growth and transition into a permanent position over time. Compensation is based on experience.Scope of Work Worship Contributions Acting Music DirectorProvide leadership for Plymouth’s music program in collaboration with ministers and lay musicians.Plan and coordinate church music program including choirs, handbells, instrumentalists, ensembles, and guests.In coordination with the preaching pastor and with input from the organist/pianist, select pieces that are theologically appropriate for a progressive church, encouraging the use of inclusive language, and using Plymouth’s well-stocked and well-loved music library wherever possible.Acting Organist/PianistProvide piano and or organ music for Sunday worship and special services such as Christian holidays, ordinations, and pastoral installations as scheduled.Serve as accompanist for choir rehearsals, ensembles, and guest musicians.Spend adequate time outside of services to prepare repertoire.Assist the Acting Music Director in selecting pieces that are theologically appropriate for a progressive church, encouraging the use of inclusive language, and using Plymouth’s well-stocked and well-loved music library wherever possible.Plymouth Music Program Acting Music DirectorDirect Chancel Choir and Plymouth Ringers (handbell choir).Organize occasional instrumentalists, guest musicians, and ensembles.Direct and organize the children’s choir with support from children’s program leaders and lay members.Expand opportunities for youth musical participation and ensembles.Acting Organist/PianistSupport the music program by accompanying the children’s choir and youth ensembles as needed.Administration/Instrument Care Acting Music DirectorManage the music and video copyright licenses and report usage of music titles.Authorize purchases and manage the budget for all purchases for the music program.Coordinate regular maintenance program (tuning, repairs, etc.) for organ, all pianos in the church building, and other instruments owned by the church.Acting Organist/PianistAssist the Acting Music Director in ensuring regular maintenance of the organ and all pianos in the building.Staff Duties Acting Music DirectorAttend staff meetings, worship planning meetings, and retreats, and function as an active member of the staff team.Abide by all Personnel and other policies of Plymouth Church.Communicate with AV team and deacons where needed and appropriate.Acting Organist/PianistAbide by all Personnel and other policies of Plymouth…