Position Description
Position: Staff Singer
Status: Part-time / Non-Exempt, Hourly
Reports to: the Senior Pastor and the Choir Director
Staff Singer Monona United Methodist Church (MUMC) is a congregation based in Monona, Wisconsin. We are proud to be a diverse, inclusive community with an active presence in our city. From monthly Community Meals to our solar energy initiative, we are committed to being more than a place of Sunday worship. We have a robust, vibrant congregation who are passionate about issues that affect our wider community. MUMC is a proud member of the Wisconsin Annual Conference in the United Methoidst Church and maintains strong ties with other affirming churches in the Madison community and beyond. The position of Staff Singer will be central to our 10 am worship service, especially as we move toward a weekly livestream in addition to live services. The Staff Singer will be responsible for solo singing (or duet singing with the choir director) during weekly services as well as acting as a section leader in a small volunteer choir from September through June.
Qualifications:
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Music or relevant experience
- Ability to sing and demonstrate hymns with vocal clarity.
- Ability to lead worship independently or collaboratively with other musicians
- Basic understanding of music theory to communicate with choir members
- Ability to help others learn music as needed in possible section rehearsals
- Experience leading worship services either as a soloist or ensemble member
- Must exhibit servant leadership, humility, cooperation, communication, time management, organizational and people skills
- The role is not voice type specific but singer must have the ability
Responsibilities:
- Act as a soloist every Sunday per month leading worship and helping to familiarize the congregation to new hymns
- A section leader for a small, volunteer Adult choir four Sundays a month
- Sing with the volunteer adult choir for services with weekly rehearsals before Sunday services
- Must be available for additional services during Christmas and Easter.
- Communicate with the Adult Choir Director and Organist before weekly services to coordinate music and ensure they have access to all pieces before Sunday.
- Prepare all repertoire before Sunday’s rehearsal and service. There is no weekly rehearsal (Consult with the Choir Director).
- Assist choir director as needed to lead rehearsals or lead small group sectionals as requested by the choir director
- In case of a need for a substitute, the Staff Singer will be responsible for providing a qualified individual to assist in that role except in case of an emergency.
Weekly Time Expectations:
Sunday Worship Service 2 hours (includes Rehearsal)
Individual Prep Time 1 hour is allotted (additional time may be requested on a case-by-case basis)
Meeting with Choir Director or Organist 1 hour
Average weekly total up to 4 hours
This position is accountable to the Pastor. This is an hourly role with a starting rate of $20-$25 per hour subject to regular pay raises upon review. Interested candidates should send a resume with references and cover letter to pastor.yohan.hong@gmail.com by January 31. Review of applications will begin shortly after February 1st with a goal start date of February 16. This position will run from September-June with the opportunity of additional calls as a soloist during the summer months.
Monona United Methodist Church is an affirming, inclusive community that does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, origin, physical or mental ability, or religion.
