Date Posted: 10/7/2025
FUMC Duncanville, Duncanville, TX
Job Description
Director of Traditional Music & Worship Coordination
20 Hours Non-exempt
Updated 10/2025
Purpose of the Position:
To help create an environment where people can experience the presence of God in worship.
Job Summary:
Direct Chancel and Bell Choirs. Coordinate all aspects of Traditional Worship and Traditional Music Ensembles at First United Methodist Church of Duncanville.
All employees of First Church are expected to maintain the highest ethical and moral standards and exemplify Christian character in their personal and public lives. We are people of integrity who hold confidences. We are kind, friendly, and accessible to the congregation. We work in a team setting.
Working Hours:
Flex Hours—emphasis is placed on meeting the responsibilities assigned to the position and sometimes more than the number of hours or calendar days are needed to achieve objectives. Hours include regularly scheduled requirements for Sunday services and staff meetings as needed and available.
Reports To:
Senior Pastor
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Organist/Pianist, Paid and Volunteer Worship Techs, Paid and Volunteer Members of Traditional Music Ensembles
Education:
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Music or Music Education or equivalent experience and training
Experience/Knowledge:
Minimum of 2 years experience that includes an extensive background in traditional music in worship settings and additional background in diverse styles of music
Description:
Conduct weekly rehearsals, as well as special rehearsals and retreats, of all volunteer musicians, who participate in the Chancel Choir for traditional worship
Conduct a five-octave bell choir
Coordinate a weekly worship plan in conjunction with the Senior Pastor for all traditional worship
Lead weekly and other weekday forms of traditional worship
Develop and oversee the budget for worship ministries, so that financial needs are responsibly funded
Develop and oversee the teams necessary for worship and ensembles
Develop and execute a communication plan promoting music ministries to members, prospects and other interested parties in the community
Oversee the recruitment and participation of all musicians and instrumentalists that take part in traditional worship
Monitor measurable growth in traditional music ensembles and report annual progress to the Senior Pastor
Partner with other staff members to promote the general mission of the First United Methodist Church of Duncanville
Choose and prepare a choir anthem every week
Follow set protocol to ensure all contract musicians are paid in a timely manner
Specific duties during traditional worship services:
Make sure altar candles are lit
Small worship aspects like writing a prayer for illumination or opening prayer
Direct congregation in hymns
Sometimes lead a creed and/or invitation
Coordinate special solos or piano solos
Music selection for instrumentalist when needed
Coordinate with staff to ensure all supplies are purchased for special services
Seasonal duties as needed, including extra services during Christmas and Easter
Perform other duties as assigned.
How to Apply
Send a cover letter and resume to abril@fumcd.com
Contact Email: abrilgoforth@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 2144555655