Director of Music and Resident Organist and Pianist

Our Church

Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Colonial Park United Church of Christ (CPUCC) is an Open and Affirming Congregation of the Keystone Conference. Serving the Harrisburg Community since 1783, CPUCC exists to listen, to love, and to restore hope and community to all God’s children.
Job Summary

CPUCC is seeking a full-time Director of Music and Resident Organist and Pianist (one position) who will bring both expertise and imagination to an established music program and help shape its continued growth. Music has long held an important position in our worship and church life. We have an extensive choral library of more than 750 anthems for choir and handbells.
Our worship is enhanced by fine instruments, including: a 27-rank, three-manual Moller pipe organ, a 7-foot Steinway grand piano in the sanctuary (as well as two other Steinway grands and one Baldwin grand in other rooms of the Church), five octaves of Malmark Handbells, three octaves of hand chimes, a set of color- coded children’s bells, and numerous percussion instruments.

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished musician, teacher, and collaborator who can bring artistry and preparation to worship, while working with volunteers and people with varied musical experience. CPUCC values a wide range of musical traditions that result in a strong music program that can support worship, community, reflection, and engagement. You would join a welcoming congregation and a creative, collegial staff in a church with deep roots in the Harrisburg community.

Start date determined in consultation with the candidate.

Duties

• Serve as the Church’s resident organist and pianist for worship services, and be the rehearsal and performance director and accompanist for the sanctuary choir, handbell choir, and children’s vocal or handbell choirs, based on the availability of participants.

• Plan and order all music used in worship services.

• Oversee the purchase and subsequent tuning and maintenance of all music related equipment located on the Church premises, including but not limited to pianos and any installed humidity devices, the pipe organ, handbells, percussion instruments, and sound equipment.

• Schedule the rehearsals and participation of the choirs and different ensembles in worship.

• Encourage musicians to attend workshops and other educational events.

• Maintain accurate records and reporting of music usage for copyright licensing (e.g., OneLicense, CCLI).

• Collaborate with the Senior Pastor in shaping liturgy for Sunday morning and special services.

• Attend Church staff meetings.

• Submit an annual request for budget allocations to the Worship Deacon.

• Obtain and maintain Pennsylvania Act 153 clearances (PA Child Abuse History, PA state Police Criminal Record, and FBI fingerprinting) prior to beginning work with children’s or youth ensembles, and adhere to CPUCC’s Safe Sanctuary Policy.

• Assume other duties assigned by the Senior Pastor or Church Council, in

consultation with the incumbent.
Experience

• Degree in music, sacred music, or a related field preferred; demonstrated proficiency as an organist and pianist; experience directing choral ensembles; experience directing handbell and children’s choirs preferred, but not required; working knowledge of both traditional and contemporary sacred music; familiarity with the lectionary and the flow of the Christian year; and ability to collaborate with clergy, staff, and volunteers. Be able to climb stairs to access the organ loft.

Terms of position

• Fulfill six-month probationary period.

• Work 40 hours per week (Sunday through Thursday) full-time.

• Receive compensation as follows

a. Salary: $50,000, annually (paid 15th and 30th of each month)
b. Health insurance up to $6,000
c. Social Security benefit d. Continuing education funds available.

e. Contribution of 6% of current salary to the Lay Workers Annuity Fund after two years of employment at CPUCC.

• Receive vacation according to the following:

a. No vacation days during the first 90 days of employment b. No vacation days during Holy Week, Christmas week, or special events c. 0-5 years: Two weeks per year d. 6-10 years: Three weeks per year e. 11-19 years: Four weeks per year

• Complete weekly timesheet.

Full Position Description and Employment Application Available Upon Request from thadsampson@comcast.net
Send Employment Application and Resume to:
Colonial Park United Church of Christ

Council President

5000 Devonshire Road
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17109

Colonial Park United Church of Christ is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on religion, race, sexuality, gender, gender identity, or economic status.

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person