Zion Lutheran Church in Iowa City, IA, a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is looking for both a Minister of Music and an Adult & Youth Choir Director.
Zion is an active congregation of over 900 members, with a strong history of proclaiming the word of God through music and glorifying God with instruments and song. Ours is a music ministry that grows out of Lutheran liturgical and acapella traditions. We want to continue to honor this musical heritage while also being more inclusive of worshipers who may at times want more variety in musical expression.
Adult involvement in the music ministry is strong, but we could always find room for an increased number of participants. At the same time, we want to increase the involvement of our youth, given our belief that music provides a foundation for Christian formation and growth. We are looking for a Minister of Music and a Director of the Adult and Youth Choirs who can help us more effectively, through music, meet the spiritual needs of worshipers across the spectrum of ages, and can guide us in choosing excellent music, whatever the genre, to support an inspiring and welcoming worship experience.
Our music ministry at present includes two volunteer adult choirs (one including 50+ members; the other, Kleiner Chor, a self-directed group of 10-12 singers), three children’s choirs with from 27 to 35 members total, a 13-member adult bell choir, a brass group of 10-12 musicians, an 8-member flute choir, and an inter-generational Advent band/orchestra, typically of 40-45 members. Our congregation includes a number of professional musicians and many avid amateurs, who provide music for various services throughout the year, including the summer months.
Zion Lutheran Church in Iowa City, IA, a member of the ELCA, seeks an experienced church musician for a newly created, part-time Minister of Music position. (Depending upon the candidate, the position may be combined with other compensated music ministry responsibilities.)
The new Minister of Music will collaborate with pastoral staff and lay congregants and will supervise music staff and volunteers. Primary responsibilities of this 12-month position include planning for worship services and administering the programs of the music ministry. Qualifications for the position include the following:
You can find a more detailed position description here.
Zion Lutheran Church in Iowa City, IA, a member of the ELCA, seeks an experienced church musician for a part-time Adult and Youth Choir Director position.
The Adult and Youth Choir Director will report to the Minister of Music and will be primarily responsible for the youth and adult choral elements of Zion’s music ministry. Responsibilities of this ten-month position include selecting music to complement the liturgical season and worship; conducting choirs during rehearsals and worship; developing relationships with members to encourage and nurture participation; and supporting the administration of the choral programs. Qualifications for the position include the following:
You can find a more detailed position description here.
Resumes and other application materials may be submitted by April 3, 2020 to Shannon Esmann by email to shannon@zionlutheran-ic.org.