Director of Student Choir

Job Title: Director of Student Music
Position Type: Full-Time
Organization: First United Methodist Church Richardson (FUMCR)
Location: Richardson, Texas

Experience Required: 3–5 years
Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in music
Travel: Approximately 10%
Role Focus: Church Music Leadership for Youth (ages 12–young adult)

Position Overview

First United Methodist Church Richardson (FUMCR) is seeking a dynamic and engaging Director of Student Music to lead youth in worship through a variety of musical styles. This individual will play a vital role in sharing our mission, ministries, and values through music leadership, planning, and meaningful relationships.

The ideal candidate is a skilled musician and choral director with a passion for youth ministry and the ability to inspire both spiritual and musical growth. This role works closely with the Music and Youth Ministries to create a cohesive and impactful worship experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate a welcoming, inclusive, and spiritually enriching youth music program
• Collaborate closely with Music Ministry and Youth Ministry teams
• DirectThe Journey Youth Choir (ages 12–18)
• Partner with the Associate Director of Music to plan worship music for the 8:45 a.m. Sunday services (August–June)
• Align youth choir programming with the Youth Ministry calendar
• Plan and lead the annual summer choir tour
• Manage the youth choir budget and contribute to fundraising strategy
• Oversee fundraising initiatives (e.g., Dessert Theater, Christmas greenery sales, babysitting events)
• Develop partnerships with local musicians and community choral organizations
• Participate in the adult Chancel Choir (weekly rehearsals, Sunday services, and special events)

Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Choral Conducting, or Music Performance
• 3–5 years of experience directing youth choirs
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, motivate, and develop young musicians
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in piano
• Knowledge of sacred music literature, including United Methodist traditions
• Strong rehearsal technique and understanding of adolescent vocal development
• High-level musicianship, including vocal and conducting skills
• Experience teaching a variety of musical styles
• Background in musical theater preferred
• Experience in church music leadership preferred

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply through our website and submit the following materials via email to:

Eric Czechowski, Director of Worship and Arts

[email protected]

Required Materials:

• Professional résumé
• Video submissions (see below)

Video Requirements:

• Conducting a choir in rehearsal, worship, or concert (piece of your choice)
• 3–5 minutes leading a rehearsal demonstrating technique
• Singing a hymn (selection of your choice)