Job Description

New Dorp Moravian Church 
Director of Music 
Ministry Description 
Primary Areas of Responsibility 
1. The Director of Music (“DM”) will be responsible for carrying out the music program of the 
congregation, including, but not limited to:
Accompany congregational singing of hymns and liturgies. 
Provide additional appropriate Service Music (Prelude, Postlude, Offertory). 
Coordinating the choral portions of the worship celebrations of the congregation. 
The DM is an ex-officio member of the Worship Committee. 
Areas of Responsibility
1. Musical Activities 
Play organ/piano accompaniment for all worship services. Proficiency in one or more other 
instruments is a plus. A variety of styles/genres might be encountered.
Direct the Chancel Choir. (Currently a group of about six persons) 
Oversee the Hand Bell Choir (not recently active, but hope to revive). 
Coordinate leadership for Children/Youth Choirs (mostly seasonally active). 
Assist with occasional Sunday School music presentation in worship. 
Lead and encourage congregational participation in selected hymns.
Assist in securing Special Music/Musicians as approved by the Board of Elders.
2. Special Music Activities and Events 
Participate in combined Staten Island Moravian Church services (Approx. 2 or 3 per year). 
Participate in Special Services such as: 
a. Lent and Holy Week Services. 
b. Advent and Christmas services. 
c. Sunday School Christmas Program. 
3. Worship Services 
Music to be selected in consultation with the Pastor(s) leading the service. 
Any musical activity (choirs, vocalists, special music, processional, recessional, etc.) shall be 
discussed with the Pastor(s) prior to implementation. 
All use of material (live, online, recorded) must be in compliance with copyright law.
Proper citations and notations must be provided in a timely fashion to the person(s) preparing 
the worship materials (bulletins, slide presentations, etc.).
4. Professional Growth and Service 
Attend Continuing Education workshops, seminars, and/or conferences to 
enhance the musical program of the church, in consultation with the Board of 
Elders. 
5. Administrative Tasks 
Should be at the Church at least 30 minutes prior to the start of a service, more if a choir will 
be performing and requires set-up, warm-up and/or rehearsal. 
Present expense sheet to the Finance Committee with an allocation request for the next year’s 
budget no later than September 1st. 
Secure a qualified guest musician for worship services while away on vacation. 
Oversee and maintain an orderly music library, which includes the purchasing of new music, 
in consultation with the Board of Elders, and assure that there are sufficient original copies of 
performance music for all choir members and musicians. 
Oversee and schedule maintenance of all musical instruments. 
Maintain an orderly work and performance area. The chancel, organ and pianos should be 
kept free of paperwork, music stands and unnecessary clutter. 
Expense sheets must be submitted monthly with proper receipts. 
6. Expectations of Vocalists and Musicians 
A reasonable level of competence is expected of all church musicians and vocalists. 
All participants are expected to strive for excellence in performance. 
7. Accompaniment of Weddings and Funerals 
It is not assumed that the DM will play for weddings and funerals. 
When a musician from the congregation is requested, the DM will have “the right of first 
refusal” to accompany these services.
Honorariums for these services will be the obligation of the requesting individual(s). 
8. Compensation, Hours and Benefits
Hours: This is a part-time, salaried position. Depending on the skill level of the person in the 
position and the seasonal needs, a person might expect to invest ten or more hours per week
Vacation: – 4 weeks.
There will be no carry over. The Board of Elders will approve vacation time at the meeting 
which is held one month prior to the month the vacation is requested. (A week will be 
defined as equal to one Sunday and the corresponding Choir rehearsal day).
In case of illness or emergency situations, the DM shall contact the Pastor(s) overseeing this 
area of service. (One week of sick leave is compensated after the end of the probationary 
period.) 
Exemption from accompaniment of Special Services should be discussed with the Pastor(s) 
and is subject to approval from the Board of Elders.
Annual Dues up to $80 to the American Guild of Organists (if the DM is a member of the 
guild).
The salary is reviewed annually in preparation for the new Church Budget. 
9.Accountability 
This position is appointed by the Elders, based upon recommendations from the 
Administration Committee. 
The Board of Elders, by way of the Pastor(s) shall function as the immediate supervisor. 
There will be monthly meetings with the Pastor(s). 
There will be an initial 6-month probationary period. There will also be an annual 
performance evaluation conducted by the Board of Elders, or a Committee designated by the 
Board of Elders. 
A background check is required of all employees and volunteers who interact with minors and 
vulnerable adults.
Note: All paid Church positions are subject to the guidance of the Joint Board.
10. Termination 
Except in the case of gross negligence or dereliction of duty, either party shall give 30 days 
notice, in writing, to the other that this agreement is being terminated. 
11. Instruments
II/24 Peragallo Pipe Organ (2009) 
Baldwin Baby Grand piano (1979) 

Salary/Compensation: $25,000 - $33,000 per year

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