Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities currently available at First Church are listed below. Some items in the listing may be filled before they are removed from this page.
Director of Music (Salaried)
- Coordinate and be in charge of the total music program of the church including planning, developing, conducting, and evaluating a comprehensive music program at various levels. This includes the Chancel Choir (adults) and Children?s Choir (K-8) with a particular emphasis on the vibrant children?s program.
- Proficiency in piano (organ experienced a plus).
- Experience in directing/conducting a choir.
- Coordinate the Church Music Ministry with the calendar and vision of the church.
- Assist the pastor in planning congregational services of the church; be responsible for the selection of music, subject to the approval by the Senior Pastor.
- Recruit new members for all choirs and music program activities.
- Oversee periodic tuning and maintenance of all musical instruments.
- Prepare an annual budget to be recommended to the Finance Committee.
- Provide music for the 8:30am and 11:00am Sunday services and any special services the congregation is expected to attend, including solos and instrumental music.
- Hold rehearsals for the Chancel Choir and direct choirs at the 11:00am Sunday worship. Additional rehearsals for the perfection of special and seasonal music may be required.
- Develop member gifts and talents as related to music.
- Annually seek educational opportunities for professional and personal growth and development as budget constraints allow.
- Attendance at Worship Committee meetings, Church Council meetings, and staff meetings are required.
- A minimum of 20 hours per week on site. Could grow into a full-time position.
- BA/Music or 3 years? experience working effectively in a church music program.
- Salary commensurate with experience.
Compensation is competitive for churches in the Martinsville area. Paid vacation based on years of service. We will accept applications until the position is filled.
To apply, please send (in pdf or Word), a letter of interest, resume, and references. Please email all responses to [email protected].
We invite you to visit our website for more information about our church, our staff, services and sermons. Organ specs are available upon request.
To download a copy of this information, click here.
Early Learning Center Staff
The Early Learning Center (ELC) at First United Methodist Church is a Virginia licensed religious exempt facility open weekdays from 6:30 AM through 6:00 PM. Ages of enrollment are 6 weeks to age 9.
The ELC employs teachers who have a degree in Early Childhood Education, as well as aides with one of the certificates in Early Childhood Education. The ELC offers part-time and full-time positions. A criminal record check through the state of Virginia and a fingerprint check are required prior to hiring.
Knowledge of children's Bible stories is a plus. Applicants must be able to teach a Christian curriculum.
Employment applications are available at the ELC or can be downloaded at this link. Applications and references may be e-mailed to the director or submitted at the following address:
Early Learning Center
146 E. Main Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Contact ELC Director Nancy Robertston for additional information at 276-656-6199 or [email protected].