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DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES
For Conyers Presbyterian Church
Part-time position, approximately 10 hours per week
About Conyers Presbyterian Church
Conyers Presbyterian Church has served our community for over 160 years. Music is central to our worship and outreach, and we're seeking a director who will help our congregation grow in faith through meaningful musical experiences. The congregation enjoys diverse musical genres. Our other ministries include weekly hot meals served on Wednesday nights to church members and staff as well as our local community, outreach missions to send supplies to Cameroon, and supporting various other local ministries and outreach programs.
Position Overview
The Director of Music Ministries plans and leads our music program in collaboration with the Pastor, Worship and Music Council, and Church Accompanist. This includes selecting hymns for Sunday worship and seasonal services, planning weekly choral anthems, and directing the adult choir.
Required Schedule
- Sundays:
- 10:00 AM choir rehearsal
- 11:00 AM worship service
- Wednesdays:
- 6:45 pm-8:00pm Adult choir rehearsal
- Other:
- Weekly staff meeting (Flexible, can Zoom)
- Self-directed planning time as needed
- Additional rehearsals as needed for special services
- Special services (usually around 4 per year, including Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Longest Night, Christmas Eve)
Key Responsibilities
- Select congregational hymns and choral anthems for weekly worship and seasonal services in collaboration with the Pastor and the Worship/Music Council
- Collaborate with accompanist
- Direct and rehearse the adult choir weekly
- Teach vocal parts by rote when needed to accommodate singers of varying skill levels
- Communicate with choir members about schedules and music
- Manage music library, copyright compliance, and instrument maintenance
- Attend staff meetings and Worship Council meetings (often via Zoom, flexible scheduling)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and/or three years of choir direction experience
- Strong vocal/choral skills and ability to teach parts effectively to mixed-skill groups
- Collaborative spirit and desire to serve God and community through music ministry
- Familiarity with church music repertoire and traditions is preferred
- Three references (at least one from a music professional)
Compensation
- $2,000 per month
Reporting Structure
- Reports to the Pastor
- Works with the Worship and Music Council on programming
- Directs accompanist for choral and congregational singing
- Performance reviews conducted at six months post-hire and once per year after that
Applications
- Send resume to Sarah Latimer
- 706-621-0147 (Leave voicemail or send text)
- Email: latimer.sarah@gmail.com
- Accepting applications immediately
- Start date is flexible, e.g. can delay until after holidays if desired
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $2,000.00 per month
Expected hours: 3.0 – 10.0 per week
Experience:
- Vocal/Choral : 3 years (Preferred)
- Ensemble Directing: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Conyers, GA 30012
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of music ministries jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in church music, music education, or conducting
- Demonstrated experience directing choral ensembles and instrumentalists in a worship setting
- Proficiency in piano or organ as primary accompanying instrument
- Knowledge of diverse worship styles including traditional liturgical and contemporary praise
- Experience recruiting, scheduling, and developing volunteer musicians and vocalists
- Proficiency with notation and planning software such as Planning Center
Tips for Your Director of Music Ministries Job Search
Tailor your resume to worship culture
Highlight the specific worship traditions you've led, whether contemporary, traditional, or blended. Denominations care deeply about stylistic fit, so a resume that names liturgical formats, hymnody, or praise-and-worship experience signals you understand their congregation's identity.
Record and upload a conducting sample
Many search committees request video of you leading rehearsal or Sunday worship before an interview. Have a two-to-three minute clip ready showing your conducting technique, vocal leadership, and rapport with the ensemble so you can respond to any posting immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of music ministries openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by congregation size
Job descriptions for a 200-member church and a 2,000-member megachurch describe very different roles. Filter for budget authority, staff size, and program scope in each listing so you're applying where your administrative and musical experience actually aligns.
Prepare for a candidating Sunday audition
Most hiring processes end with you leading an entire worship service in front of the full congregation. Confirm song selection expectations, service flow, and whether the committee wants an original arrangement. Arrive with printed charts and digital backups for the band.
Negotiate start date around the liturgical calendar
Avoid accepting a start date that drops you into Advent, Holy Week, or a major summer music program without adequate preparation time. Ask during offer discussions which season you'd be inheriting and request at least four to six weeks before that cycle begins.
Director of Music Ministries Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of music ministriess?
The most active employers for director of music ministriess right now are Ivy Baptist Church, Grace Lutheran Church, and Archdiocese of Hartford, and the most openings are in Illinois, North Carolina, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Larger multi-campus congregations and denominational headquarters tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How many director of music ministries jobs are remote?
About 13% of director of music ministries openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of leading live worship. Administrative functions like curriculum planning, musician scheduling, and budget management are the sub-areas most likely to allow some remote flexibility within otherwise on-site roles.
How do you become a director of music ministries?
Start by earning a degree in church music, choral conducting, or music education, then gain experience as a worship leader or assistant director at a local congregation. Build a portfolio of recorded services, develop keyboard proficiency, and pursue denominational endorsement or certification where your target tradition requires it. Volunteering to guest-direct or substitute-lead at multiple churches broadens your repertoire and your professional references.
How do you get hired as a director of music ministries with little experience?
Start in an associate or part-time worship leader role at a smaller congregation where you can build a full year of documented ministry experience. Document every service you lead with video and a written program, so your portfolio grows quickly. Denominations with formal internship tracks or residency programs are especially valuable entry points that connect you directly to search committees.
What does the director of music ministries interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone or video screen with the senior pastor or a staff liaison, followed by a formal panel interview with the search committee that includes ministry staff and lay leaders. Finalists are usually invited for a candidating weekend where they lead a full worship service before the congregation. References from former pastors and ensemble members are checked before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to director of music ministries jobs?
You can find and apply to director of music ministries jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from congregations and faith-based organizations across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that fit your worship tradition, congregation size, and experience level, then apply directly to each one that matches.
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