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Purpose

To plan and direct the musical life of the weekly Traditional Worship Service and Monthly Seniors Worship Service at Brooklyn United Methodist Church in consultation with the Pastors and the Contemporary Music Directors while a search is made for the Traditional Music

Director Position. Traditional worship meets weekly at 9:30 am on

Sundays. The Gathering Worship for Seniors meets on the

third Wednesday monthly at 11:30 am.

Responsibilities

A.      The Duties of the Interim Music Director

include but is not limited to the following:

- Assist the Pastor in selecting congregational hymns and anthems

for each Sunday and for special services such as; Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday,

Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, monthly Gathering Worship Service. Changes and additions to this service schedule

will be agreed upon between the Pastor and the Music Director.

- Meet with the pastor to assist in planning for special services.

- Accompany worship by piano (and/or organ) for the weekly Traditional

Worship Service and the monthly Gathering Worship Service.

- Direct the choir for weekly worship and special worship

services.

- Leads weekly practices for the Traditional Choir.

- Select and prepare music for Adult Choir performances.

B.      Maintenance and Upkeep

-            Works with Pastor and Trustee Chair to maintain instruments.

III. Leadership Style/Skill and

Expectation:

1.      The Interim Music Director is to work effectively with BUMC pastors,

staff, and congregation and model Christian leadership.

IV. Accountability

The Interim Music Director reports directly to

the Lead Pastor.

V. Desired Qualifications

Desired five years Music Director experience and degree in worship/music/liturgical worship field. Passion for traditional, liturgical worship music, competency in music selection, and organizing and directing a choir. Ability to work effectively with volunteers. Ability to direct choir while accompanying, with at least five years of experience.

VI. Hours and Compensation

Sunday Mornings 8:00am – 11:00 am

Weekly Choir Rehearsal (this is flexible) aprox 2 hours

Every Third Wednesday accompany The Gathering Worship Service 10:30am – 12:00pm

Administrative Duties aprox 5 hours

Total Weekly Hours: 12 - 15 Hours

Salary negotiable based upon experience. Range

$27 - $29/hour

Submit resume and inquires to Pastor Shawna Horn. 

Email: pastorshawna@bumc.org

Mail:   Pastor Shawna

              Brooklyn United Methodist Church

              7200 Brooklyn Blvd

         Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

Updated 9/25/2026