Employment
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Current Openings
Music Coordinator
First Unitarian Society of Ithaca (FUSIT) is a mid-sized Unitarian Universalist congregation with rich and vibrant programs. The Music Coordinator supports the vision and mission of FUSIT by leading music programming and coordinating guest musicians. Essential Functions are listed below. Click here for a complete job description.
- Oversee overall music programming for the congregation.
- Provide music for most Sunday morning services or ensure there is music programming and performers scheduled.
- Take responsibility for the Music budget, including monitoring department expenses versus budget and providing recommendations for next years department budget
- Be responsible for planning music for Christmas Eve services, coordinating with choir conductor, the worship leader, and other staff and volunteers as appropriate.
- Attend weekly staff meetings, as well as monthly Music Team, Team Leader’s Council, and Celebration Team meetings whenever possible.
- Ensure that the choir conductor and choral program is in line with the larger ministry.
- Act as the direct supervisor of the choir conductor, including annual evaluations.
- Maintain the choral library and other music resources.
- Support guest musicians and speakers with the sound system and communicate regularly with the Tech Team to ensure a smooth production at services and events.
Summer Camp Counselor
First Unitarian Society of Ithaca (FUSIT) is a mid-sized Unitarian Universalist congregation offering a three week summer program for ages 5-12 in the month of August.
The Summer Camp Counselor provides leadership and guidance for a group of campers, providing a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on connection and the UU values of justice, equity, generosity, interdependence, and love. The Summer Camp Counselor creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Under the direction of the Camp Coordinator, the Summer Camp Counselor will be responsible for the safety of campers and assisting with the implementation of program activities. Click here for complete job description.
Choir Accompanist
The Choir Accompanist provides musical accompaniment for the choir. This position requires work on most Sundays and Thursdays. The exact days and hours worked will be determined by mutual agreement of the Choir Director and Music Coordinator. Duties include
- Providing piano music in a professional manner for all choir practices, rehearsals and performances
- Leading sectional rehearsals by playing parts, identifying challenging passages and problem areas, correcting mistakes and providing the right notes and rhythms.
- Accompanying the choir on Sunday mornings during services once a month when the choir is performing
- Taking responsibility for finding and scheduling substitute accompanists for rehearsals or performances for scheduling conflicts
- Collaborating with the Choir Director and other Music and Ministry staff
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