DIRECTOR OF MUSIC AND ORGANIST POSITION
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC AND ORGANIST – PART-TIME starting October 1, 2026
New Canaan, CT – on the train line from NY or New Haven
Responsibilities:
1. Leading worship through music – one 10 am Sunday morning service per week and occasional
extra services such as Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Christmas Eve.
2. Lead the adult choir rehearsal – one evening per week.
3. Administrative duties, such as staff meetings and budgeting the music program.
4. 12-15 hours per week would be expected to include practice and planning time.
Basic Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Music, Music Education or related field, or equivalent experience (Master’s Degree a plus).
2. Demonstrated proficiency on keyboard instruments (organ and piano).
3. Experience in a church-related setting.
4. Sense of humor and positive attitude.
5. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Musical Competencies:
Demonstrated ability to lead/support worship for both choral and congregational singing, as well as instrumental ensembles.
Experience in collaboration for worship planning with the minister.
Willingness to incorporate a wide variety of musical styles in worship, including contemporary
and traditional.
Resources Available to the Music Director:
3-manual Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ
Steinway B grand piano in excellent condition
Well-maintained 5-octave set of Schulmerich handbells and hand chimes
Large musical library
An excellent sanctuary with outstanding acoustics
Salary range $20,000 - $30,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include vacation and sick leave.
Please send letter of interest and resume to:
Rev. Martha Epstein
United Methodist Church of New Canaan
165 South Avenue
New Canaan, CT 0684
203- 966- 2666 ext 811