Union United Methodist Church in Quincy, Illinois, is actively seeking to fill part-time Music Ministry positions.

If you are interested in a listed position, click on the link next to the position title,
follow directions to fill out the form, and submit when completed. 

Choir Director    Click Here to go to Submission Form

 Hours and Salary: +/-8 hours per week, range $7,800.00 - $9,100.00/year

- Recruit singers from within as well as outside Union UMC to form a strong vocal ensemble.
- Choose from existing music files or purchase (from funds within Music budget) new sheet music for paid staff musicians
   and the ensemble to sing
- Rehearse with the paid staff musicians at a mid-week rehearsal to ensure they are fluent in the hymns to be sung
   at the Sunday service, and to prepare special music to be presented on a regular basis
- Rehearse with the volunteer ensemble on Sunday morning before the worship service (or a time to be agreed upon).
- Perform vocalist duties (hymns, special music) on a random, as-needed basis, and definitely in the absence
   of the staff musicians or ensemble
- Plan special music for specific church seasons, such as Lent, Easter, Advent, Christmas
- Schedule guest musicians on occasion and for special seasons of the year
- Work closely with the Media Tech/Sound staff to ensure that the necessary microphones and associated equipment
  are requested and placed as needed, and the sound quality (via sound checks and equipment testing) is appropriate.
- Ensure all music-related information is submitted by the deadline set by Media Tech for the creation of on-screen
   presentations and bulletins.
- Work closely with the Pastor to create a meaningful worship service. Try to coordinate the music with the sermon theme
   and work to ensure the service flows smoothly

Director of Music    Click Here to go to Submission Form

Hours and Salary: +/- 10 hours per week, Range $9,100.00 - $11,400.00 /year

Includes duties for Choir Director as listed above plus the following:

- Schedule yearly tuning of the on-site pianos
- Schedule any necessary repairs for the organ (John Basinger maintains our organ)
- Submit the music budget to the appropriate committee each fall
- Submit a short report for Church Council meetings 6 times/year, relating to activities with the music department.
  (Meeting attendance optional)
- Write a short article for the monthly Newsletter relating to activities within the music department
- Attend monthly Music/Worship committee meetings to do advance planning
- Accompany the Pastor when he preaches at Good Samaritan or Sunset Nursing Homes, approximately once a month
- Work closely with the Pastor to create a meaningful worship service that flows well. Coordinate music with sermon/theme.
- Work closely with the Media Tech/Sound staff to ensure the proper equipment is in place and functioning, in order to
  produce a worship service that has good sound and visual quality. Ensure all music-related information is submitted
  by the deadline set by the Media Tech for the creation of on-screen presentations and bulletins