Director of Music / Church Musician, St. John’s UMC

April 8, 2025 | Job Opportunities

St. John’s United Methodist Church, a multicultural mid-sized church in Hazlet, NJ, is currently seeking a part-time Director of Music/ Church Musician.

Job Type: Part time (12 hours/week)

Job summary:
• Provide oversight, direction and coordination of all musical elements of worship including developing, leading, and directing a worship team.
• Serve as piano/keyboard and/or guitar accompanist for above group (organ performance is a plus).
• Work with Pastor in worship planning.
• Conduct weekly rehearsals.
• Play Sunday worship music as well as other special services, including, but not limited to, Christmas Eve, Holy Week, and Easter.
• Lead both contemporary and traditional musical styles.

Core Competencies:
• Strong musical leadership skills
• Instrumental and vocal musical competency
• Excellent interpersonal skills with adults and youth
• Flexibility

If interested, please send your resume to: pastorblairgoold@gmail.com