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Director of Music

Posted: 04/01/2026

Role Summary

This position is responsible for music during worship at First Congregational United Church of Christ (DeWitt, IA). 

Key Responsibilities

  • Accompany the congregation in singing during worship services.

  • With the pastor, select music for worship services, providing a mix of music that the congregation is familiar with and music that is new to the congregation.

  • Create opportunities and recruit musicians for special music and other performances.

Qualifications

  • Excellent written and oral communications skills.

  • Proven ability to manage projects from beginning to end.

  • Organized and able to manage multiple projects at once.

  • Ability to play one or more accompanying instruments (organ, piano, guitar, etc.).

  • Familiarity with Christian hymnody.

Schedule

Every Sunday, plus other days for special worship services, funerals, etc.

Pay Information

$150 per service, with funerals and weddings generally paid at higher rates.