Choir Director

Creative ManitobaWinnipeg, MB

30+ days ago

Job description

Employment Opportunity : Choir Director – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg

The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg is looking for a Choir Director to help us live into our Mission and Vision. We are searching for an individual who is trained in choral direction and understands the importance of Music Ministry in the life of a congregation.

Our Congregation :

We are a caring, learning, and socially engaged congregation that is loving and works collaboratively for a just society. We are excited to continue to grow our Music Ministry programs in light of Mission and Vision. We are an equal opportunity employer. To that end we welcome applicants from all categories of diversity including, but not limited to, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, age, and / or sexual orientation.

Job Description :

Title : Choir Director
Reports to : Minister
Status : Part-time (6-7 hours / week), September 2025 to mid-May 2026. (This position will be vacant on January 1, 2025 and therefore could commence sooner.)

General Description :

The Choir Director (CD) at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg directs and manages the choir, works in collaboration with the accompanist, and makes expenditures as needed.

Duties :

Direct weekly choir rehearsals and two Sunday performances per month

Meet with the Sunday Services Committee once a month

Choose Sunday Service anthems and hymns in consultation with ministers / service leaders, as familiarity with these increases

Provide an annual report about the music ministry to the congregation

Attend the Unitarian Universalist Music Conference

Qualifications :

Training in choral conducting or experience directing choirs required

Demonstrates good communication skills

Maintains professional boundaries

Must pass a criminal record background check