Full-Time Director of Music at Foothills Unitarian Church

Music Director (Full-Time)

Foothills Unitarian Church | Fort Collins, Colorado
Salary: $70,000–$85,000 + benefits

Foothills Unitarian Church seeks a collaborative, imaginative, and grounded Music Director to steward a vibrant music ministry rooted in belonging, spiritual depth, and courageous love. At Foothills, music is a shared spiritual practice and one of the primary ways our congregation experiences connection, meaning, and church itself.

This full-time role blends artistic leadership, choir direction, pastoral presence, and strong organizational skill. The Music Director partners closely with ministers, musicians, production staff, and volunteers to shape worship that is meaningful, participatory, and well-supported.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Approaching music as ministry while honoring preparation, craft, beauty, and excellence

• Curating music that invites reflection, courage, joy, and congregational participation

• Collaborating with ministers to align music with the theological and emotional arc of worship

• Serving as primary Choir Director, cultivating a culture of care, belonging, and musical growth

• Selecting repertoire with depth and intention, balancing challenge with accessibility

• Leading additional ensembles and community music-making throughout the year

• Expanding the church’s musical library and honoring both tradition and new musical possibilities

• Recruiting, mentoring, and supporting volunteer and staff musicians

• Building clear systems for scheduling, communication, and worship preparation

• Overseeing the music budget, library, instruments, licensing compliance, and long-range planning

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent professional experience

• Minimum 5 years of music leadership experience (congregational or community arts preferred)

• Excellence in choral/vocal leadership; piano skills preferred

• Ability to lead a wide range of musical styles (folk, gospel, soul, contemporary, classical, UU hymnody)

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Commitment to anti-racism, inclusion, accessibility, and culturally responsible leadership

• Warm, relational presence with curiosity, adaptability, and a sense of humor

Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to Sophia Miller at sophia@foothillsuu.org.

For the full posting, visit foothillsuu.org/jobs.