Executive Director of Finance and Operations

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership, mentoring, and oversight to the accounting team.

  • Develop, implement, and maintain personnel policies in consultation with the Church Council.

  • In collaboration with the Facilities Director and Trustees Chair, oversee all church properties, buildings, and vehicles, including insurance, maintenance, acquisition, and use of church property.

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Business, Administration, HR, or similar) required.

To apply, please submit a résumé, cover letter, and 2–3 references to the Rev. Dalton Rushing, Senior Pastor, at drushing@decaturfirst.org.


Director of Children’s Ministries

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and oversight for ministry with children and their families, in partnership with the Nursery Supervisor.

  • Research, select, adapt, and implement appropriate Christian education curriculum for elementary-aged children.

  • Recruit, train, support, and supervise children’s ministry staff and volunteers, alongside an engaged and robust volunteer community.

To apply, please submit a résumé, cover letter, and 2–3 references to the Rev. Dalton Rushing, Senior Pastor, at drushing@decaturfirst.org.


Director of Children's Choirs

Primary Responsibilities

  • Plan age-appropriate choir curriculum and lead Wednesday evening rehearsals for two elementary choirs.

  • Coordinate with the Director of Music and Worship to schedule rehearsals, singing in worship dates, and special performances (e.g., Christmas Concert).

  • Recruit and support the director for the PreK3/Kindergarten choir, offering guidance on curriculum and music selections consistent with United Methodist theology.

To apply, please submit your CV/resume and 2-3 references to musicsearch@decaturfirst.org.


Organist/Accompanist

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide provide organ AND piano accompaniment for two Sunday worship services each week, as well as for holy days and special services (e.g., Christmas Eve, Holy Week services).

  • Serve as organist/accompanist for funerals and weddings as needed, with first right of refusal.

  • Accompany the Chancel Choir during Wednesday evening rehearsals and Sunday morning worship.

To apply, please submit your CV/Resume, 2-3 references, and an MP4 or online link to a video of you displaying your organ and piano skills (voluntaries for worship, hymn accompaniment, and anthem accompaniment) to musicsearch@decaturfirst.org.