Director of Music

Join the best team! Temple Emanu-El is a vibrant Reform Jewish temple in beautiful Sarasota, Florida. We are hiring a part time Director of Music to lead the congregation in joyful, spiritual music. We are seeking a passionate, creative director for services primarily on Friday evenings and some Saturdays.
Competitive, Salaried Part-Time Position approximately 10 hours per week.
Responsibilities include:
• In collaboration with the Rabbi and Ritual Committee, build and lead musical content of weekly Shabbat prayer services and holiday celebrations that inspire and engage the community.
• Manage the choir to include hiring, training, rehearsals, scheduling and special holiday compositions.
• In coordination with the Rabbi, identify and introduce new music to the congregational repertoire.
• Opportunities to participate in special events and to lead musical programming across all ages.
• Working with the in-house technical committee, oversee the set up and coordination of musical instruments and sound system.
• Other musical projects, as needed.
Desired Qualifications:
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Familiarity of Jewish music, prayer repertoire and liturgical Hebrew
• Vocal and instrumental arrangement and composition
• Musical skills including singing and instrumental accompaniment on guitar/piano/organ or similar instrument, desirable
• Ability to lead others in song and creatively engage with people of all ages
• Excellent communication, coordination, technology, and time management skills
• Acceptance of and commitment to Temple Emanu-El’s vision, mission and values listed on www.sarasotatemple.org
• Ability to pass a Level II background screening
• This is not an all-inclusive job description. No degree is required.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.