{"id":100620,"date":"2026-07-11T08:36:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T08:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/music-director\/"},"modified":"2026-07-11T08:36:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T08:36:14","slug":"music-director","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/music-director\/","title":{"rendered":"Music Director"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Music Director\", \"description\": \"Key Responsibilities:\\nDirect and supervise the direction of performing musical ensembles of the parish including the supervision of Choir Directors and assistant organists and the work of music ministry staff.\\nSource, arrange and provide music for all church activities as necessary upon request and in consultation with the Worship Minister and Ministry staff.\\nWork with the Ministries staff in coordinating all worship needs in the church calendar and programs.\\nDirect congregational singing at all regularly scheduled worship services.\\nPlay the Organ for weddings, funerals and other mid-week services, or delegate to Assistant Organists where necessary.\\nKeep records of the work of Assistant Organists and Musicians and ensure that any honoraria are accurately requisitioned for.\\nMonitor the purchasing and replacement of all music-related equipment, supplies and instruments.\\nSchedule and oversee maintenance of the organs, pianos and other musical instruments as necessary.\\nOversee the handling and development of the cathedral Music Library.\\nLead the long-term sustainability and maintenance of the Cathedral Organ by coordinating with organ technicians, supporting the training and development of local organ maintenance personnel.\\nOversee the use of musical instruments, equipment and facilities.\\nWork with the nominating committee to enlist and train leaders for the music ministry.\\nLead in identification and recruitment of organists, choristers and instrumentalists.\\nEngage in continuous professional development and remain abreast of emerging trends, resources, and best practices in music performance, education, music ministry, and administration.\\nPrepare an annual music budget for approval and administrate the approved budget.\\nOversee the development of young choristers, by overseeing the music program in the school and leading All Saints Primary School Choir, as well as leading\/overseeing the Sunday School Choir.\\nSkills and Knowledge:\\nChoral Directing\\nStrategic Planning, Administration, and Budgeting.\\nHigh Emotional Intelligence and Pastoral Sensitivity.\\nStrong Team Leadership, Mentorship, and Interpersonal Communication.\\nDeep understanding of Liturgy and Worship Planning.\\nAcademic and Professional Qualifications\\nBachelor\u2019s degree in music or its equivalent.\\nAssociated Board of the Royal Schools of Music ABRSM Certification\\nProficiency in playing the organ.\\nA minimum of 5 years\u2019 relevant experience in a similar position.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-09\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"All Saints' Cathedral\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-24T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> All Saints&#8217; Cathedral<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-24<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Key Responsibilities:<br \/>Direct and supervise the direction of performing musical ensembles of the parish including the supervision of Choir Directors and assistant organists and the work of music ministry staff.<br \/>Source, arrange and provide music for all church activities as necessary upon request and in consultation with the Worship Minister and Ministry staff.<br \/>Work with the Ministries staff in coordinating all worship needs in the church calendar and programs.<br \/>Direct congregational singing at all regularly scheduled worship services.<br \/>Play the Organ for weddings, funerals and other mid-week services, or delegate to Assistant Organists where necessary.<br \/>Keep records of the work of Assistant Organists and Musicians and ensure that any honoraria are accurately requisitioned for.<br \/>Monitor the purchasing and replacement of all music-related equipment, supplies and instruments.<br \/>Schedule and oversee maintenance of the organs, pianos and other musical instruments as necessary.<br \/>Oversee the handling and development of the cathedral Music Library.<br \/>Lead the long-term sustainability and maintenance of the Cathedral Organ by coordinating with organ technicians, supporting the training and development of local organ maintenance personnel.<br \/>Oversee the use of musical instruments, equipment and facilities.<br \/>Work with the nominating committee to enlist and train leaders for the music ministry.<br \/>Lead in identification and recruitment of organists, choristers and instrumentalists.<br \/>Engage in continuous professional development and remain abreast of emerging trends, resources, and best practices in music performance, education, music ministry, and administration.<br \/>Prepare an annual music budget for approval and administrate the approved budget.<br \/>Oversee the development of young choristers, by overseeing the music program in the school and leading All Saints Primary School Choir, as well as leading\/overseeing the Sunday School Choir.<br \/>Skills and Knowledge:<br \/>Choral Directing<br \/>Strategic Planning, Administration, and Budgeting.<br \/>High Emotional Intelligence and Pastoral Sensitivity.<br \/>Strong Team Leadership, Mentorship, and Interpersonal Communication.<br \/>Deep understanding of Liturgy and Worship Planning.<br \/>Academic and Professional Qualifications<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s degree in music or its equivalent.<br \/>Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music ABRSM Certification<br \/>Proficiency in playing the organ.<br \/>A minimum of 5 years\u2019 relevant experience in a similar position.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>If your qualifications and experience match this opportunity, please submit your application and detailed CV together with copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and names of three referees to: Interested and qualified? Go to All Saints&#8217; Cathedral on www.allsaintsnairobi.org to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. 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