The Interim Music Director plans and executes our music program from July to October 2025, centered on our 10:00 am Sunday service, which includes directing the adult choir during its performances. The Music Director reports to the Minister.

Job Responsibilities (General)

• Coordinates and directs the music for Sunday services, which begin at 10:00 am and run no later than 11:30am.
• In conjunction with the Music Committee and the Minister, plans and selects choral music, vocal performances, hymns, and other music compatible with the sermon topic and the season.
• Lead congregational hymns or recruit volunteers to do so when absent.
• Schedules a substitute for pianist/accompanist as necessary.
• Schedules with the Office Administrator, and submits music selections to OA by Tuesday of each week for publication and licensing purposes
• Arranges/schedules special music performances as schedule and budget allow
• Provides Bookkeeper with work hour totals on a monthly paysheet
• Meets monthly with the Minister
• Meets regularly with the Music Committee
• Becomes familiar with the music library and orders music within budget parameters

Job Responsibilities for Adult Choir August-October

• Conducts choir performances two Sundays each month and provides or schedules special music on the remaining Sundays each month
• Aug-Oct, directs choir rehearsals on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 pm. On Sundays the choir performs, directs their morning warm up from 9:15-9:45 am.
• Communicates regularly with choir members on upcoming performances, musical selections, and any change to the regular schedule
• Recruits church members and friends, as well as outside performers, for needed choir sections

Qualifications:

BA in Choral Direction or similar, MA or higher preferred; min one year experience in professional choral direction; familiarity with classical, traditional church, modern, jazz, secular choral repertoire; competence in instrumental performance a plus!

Tolerance of differing religious, social and political beliefs is a must for work at a Unitarian Universalist Church. We are NOT a traditional Christian faith community.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $1,000.00 per month

Expected hours: 10 – 12 per week

Ability to Commute:

• Birmingham, AL 35209 (Required)

Work Location: In person