Positions Available
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St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Objective:
The Music Director provides leadership of the music program at St. Andrew’s in order to enhance and
encourage worship by congregation and choir through music. St. Andrew’s has music at one service on
Sundays, with a small volunteer choir. We hope to grow into a dedicated adult choir with a singing
congregation.
Position Summary:
Under the leadership of the Rector, the Music Director exercises an important ministry of the
congregation. The Music Director has a leadership role in recruiting for, nourishing, and enhancing a
music program that is inviting and accessible to the parish community. Major responsibilities include
music selection alongside clergy, organ and piano performance, and directing the choir through rehearsals
and worship. This part-time position includes 52 Sundays, plus special services for holy days throughout
the year. The Music Director also supports services at other times (weddings, funerals).
Experience/skills required for this position include, but are not limited to:
• Supports the importance of music as part of the church's spiritual life and ministry
• Competency with organ and piano
• Ability to direct choir and lead practices prior to worship
• Self-motivated, proactively selecting music for upcoming services
Responsibilities of the position include:
• Play organ and/or piano for Sunday morning and special worship services.
• In coordination with the Rector, develop guidelines for seasonally and liturgically appropriate
music for services and then select music in accordance with the guidelines.
• Selects voluntary music, hymns, and anthems, giving adequate time for review and preparation.
• Conducts weekly choir rehearsals, so that the choir may make their offering in worship to the best
of their abilities.
• Arranges for substitutes for the Music Director’s vacation and/or for personal leave
• Arranges for substitutes for weddings/funerals at which the Music Director is not able to serve.
• With approval of the Rector, coordinate with local musicians, recruiting instrumentalists and
additional vocalists to enrich special services as needed.
• Provide occasional music news for parish communications.
• Arrange for tuning of piano and organ as needed and budgeted.
• Maintain and recommend additions to the parish music library.
• Maintain reasonable availability through phone and email.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
If interested, please contact Lisa@standrewsjax.com
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Augustine
The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Augustine in historic St. Augustine, Florida – America’s first parish, founded on 8 September 1565 – seeks a full-time Music Director/Organist.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; knowledge of and passion for the Church’s rich tradition of musical excellence, thorough familiarity with choral repertoire, including sacred chant and contemporary compositions; and the ability to inspire and nurture the members of three parish choirs, as well as the parish community and its many visitors.
Candidates must possess strong organ skills in all aspects of service playing, and an understanding of organ music as integral to, and in service of, the Church’s liturgy. The successful candidate will share the accompaniment of six weekend and six weekday liturgies with the Cathedral’s Principal Organist. The organs are a 2003 Casavant Freres (3 manuals/56 ranks) and a 2015 Colby-Walker digital (3 manuals, 70 ranks).
Additionally, the Music Director will have responsibility for oversight of approximately 50 weddings and 24 funerals per year.
Candidates should also be capable of developing musical offerings (Liturgy of the Hours, First Friday “Art Walk” concerts, organ recitals, and community events), and advertising and promoting such events via the media.
In addition to coordinating the parish’s multi-faceted musical program, the Director of Music will also be responsible for musical planning of Diocesan liturgies (Ordinations, Chrism Mass, etc.), and other events throughout the year.
Full details concerning the position are available upon request. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Fr. Jeff Johnston at frjeffstaug@gmail.com on or before 1 September 2021.
Ideally, the successful candidate will begin service to the Cathedral community on 17 October 2021.
An overview of the Cathedral Parish may be obtained at the Cathedral’s website, www.TheFirstParish.org.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Holy Cross Lutheran Church needs an organist to play on Sundays for our 9:00 a.m. service. Being able to play piano is a plus. Please contact Rev. Dr. Leon Roberts at 954 649-4787 or pastor19621962@gmail.com.
Music Director and Organist, First United Methodist Church, St. Augustine
Job Description:
First UMC of St. Augustine is seeking a part-time Music Director and Organist to oversee the music program of the church in cooperation with the Pastor and to play the organ for worship services, including a prelude, postlude and offertory. First UMC is searching for an individual who possesses an adequate music education, and displays musicianship and knowledge of choral repertoire. Must have proficiency of the keyboard for sectional part-work during choir rehearsals
Duties include:
• Provide music for special productions during the year (e.g. Christmas/Easter).
• Attend scheduled meetings periodically with the Administrative Board, Council on Ministries, and Staff.
• Consult with the Pastor and/or Worship Committee chairperson as necessary for coordination and evaluation of the music program and worship services.
• Expand the music library with varied and traditional church music.
• Conduct choir rehearsals as necessary. Direct the choir at the traditional service and provide music for the earlier service as needed.*
• Arrange for special music (e.g. duets, solos) for the church services as needed at various times during the year. Work with vocalists/musicians when planning and preparing for this music.
• Recruit new choir members on an ongoing basis.
• Contact choir absentees and encourage attendance at rehearsals and services.
• Be responsible for maintenance of pianos and the organ of the church, subject to the approval of the Pastor.
• Train and supervise backup volunteers.
• Prepare an annual budget for music supplies, materials, and maintenance.
• Pre-record weekly hymns and other traditional music for the church’s online blended worship service.
• Other duties as deemed necessary.
Please send resume with references to Staff-Parish Relations Committee, First United Methodist Church,118 King Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084 or email to FUMC@aug.com.
Immediate position available. Salary will be based on verified experience.
*At this time, scheduled services are altered due to the COVID-19 virus.
Corpus Christi Catholic Church, St Augustine, FL
Seeking a part time Organist/Music Director to provide music for Mass services, rehearse and direct the choirs, and work with the Pastor and Music Ministry Coordinator to plan music for the liturgical year.Provide music on organ/piano at one Saturday and three Sunday masses and at special liturgical services. Hourly pay is negotiable based on skill and experience.
Our church is located in south St Augustine, close to 95 and in a growing area of St Johns County. Our parish is blessed with this growth spurt. This exciting and challenging position will enable the right person to establish the foundation for a music ministry in a growing and loving parish.
Please contact Cheryl Hyde, Music Ministry Coordinator, by email at chydea@comcast.net You will also speak to our pastor, Father Ed Murphy, after the initial contact with the Music Coordinator.
This position is available immediately.
Responsibilities:
Objective:
The Music Director provides leadership of the music program at St. Andrew’s in order to enhance and
encourage worship by congregation and choir through music. St. Andrew’s has music at one service on
Sundays, with a small volunteer choir. We hope to grow into a dedicated adult choir with a singing
congregation.
Position Summary:
Under the leadership of the Rector, the Music Director exercises an important ministry of the
congregation. The Music Director has a leadership role in recruiting for, nourishing, and enhancing a
music program that is inviting and accessible to the parish community. Major responsibilities include
music selection alongside clergy, organ and piano performance, and directing the choir through rehearsals
and worship. This part-time position includes 52 Sundays, plus special services for holy days throughout
the year. The Music Director also supports services at other times (weddings, funerals).
Experience/skills required for this position include, but are not limited to:
• Supports the importance of music as part of the church's spiritual life and ministry
• Competency with organ and piano
• Ability to direct choir and lead practices prior to worship
• Self-motivated, proactively selecting music for upcoming services
Responsibilities of the position include:
• Play organ and/or piano for Sunday morning and special worship services.
• In coordination with the Rector, develop guidelines for seasonally and liturgically appropriate
music for services and then select music in accordance with the guidelines.
• Selects voluntary music, hymns, and anthems, giving adequate time for review and preparation.
• Conducts weekly choir rehearsals, so that the choir may make their offering in worship to the best
of their abilities.
• Arranges for substitutes for the Music Director’s vacation and/or for personal leave
• Arranges for substitutes for weddings/funerals at which the Music Director is not able to serve.
• With approval of the Rector, coordinate with local musicians, recruiting instrumentalists and
additional vocalists to enrich special services as needed.
• Provide occasional music news for parish communications.
• Arrange for tuning of piano and organ as needed and budgeted.
• Maintain and recommend additions to the parish music library.
• Maintain reasonable availability through phone and email.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
If interested, please contact Lisa@standrewsjax.com
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Augustine
The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Augustine in historic St. Augustine, Florida – America’s first parish, founded on 8 September 1565 – seeks a full-time Music Director/Organist.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; knowledge of and passion for the Church’s rich tradition of musical excellence, thorough familiarity with choral repertoire, including sacred chant and contemporary compositions; and the ability to inspire and nurture the members of three parish choirs, as well as the parish community and its many visitors.
Candidates must possess strong organ skills in all aspects of service playing, and an understanding of organ music as integral to, and in service of, the Church’s liturgy. The successful candidate will share the accompaniment of six weekend and six weekday liturgies with the Cathedral’s Principal Organist. The organs are a 2003 Casavant Freres (3 manuals/56 ranks) and a 2015 Colby-Walker digital (3 manuals, 70 ranks).
Additionally, the Music Director will have responsibility for oversight of approximately 50 weddings and 24 funerals per year.
Candidates should also be capable of developing musical offerings (Liturgy of the Hours, First Friday “Art Walk” concerts, organ recitals, and community events), and advertising and promoting such events via the media.
In addition to coordinating the parish’s multi-faceted musical program, the Director of Music will also be responsible for musical planning of Diocesan liturgies (Ordinations, Chrism Mass, etc.), and other events throughout the year.
Full details concerning the position are available upon request. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Fr. Jeff Johnston at frjeffstaug@gmail.com on or before 1 September 2021.
Ideally, the successful candidate will begin service to the Cathedral community on 17 October 2021.
An overview of the Cathedral Parish may be obtained at the Cathedral’s website, www.TheFirstParish.org.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Holy Cross Lutheran Church needs an organist to play on Sundays for our 9:00 a.m. service. Being able to play piano is a plus. Please contact Rev. Dr. Leon Roberts at 954 649-4787 or pastor19621962@gmail.com.
Music Director and Organist, First United Methodist Church, St. Augustine
Job Description:
First UMC of St. Augustine is seeking a part-time Music Director and Organist to oversee the music program of the church in cooperation with the Pastor and to play the organ for worship services, including a prelude, postlude and offertory. First UMC is searching for an individual who possesses an adequate music education, and displays musicianship and knowledge of choral repertoire. Must have proficiency of the keyboard for sectional part-work during choir rehearsals
Duties include:
• Provide music for special productions during the year (e.g. Christmas/Easter).
• Attend scheduled meetings periodically with the Administrative Board, Council on Ministries, and Staff.
• Consult with the Pastor and/or Worship Committee chairperson as necessary for coordination and evaluation of the music program and worship services.
• Expand the music library with varied and traditional church music.
• Conduct choir rehearsals as necessary. Direct the choir at the traditional service and provide music for the earlier service as needed.*
• Arrange for special music (e.g. duets, solos) for the church services as needed at various times during the year. Work with vocalists/musicians when planning and preparing for this music.
• Recruit new choir members on an ongoing basis.
• Contact choir absentees and encourage attendance at rehearsals and services.
• Be responsible for maintenance of pianos and the organ of the church, subject to the approval of the Pastor.
• Train and supervise backup volunteers.
• Prepare an annual budget for music supplies, materials, and maintenance.
• Pre-record weekly hymns and other traditional music for the church’s online blended worship service.
• Other duties as deemed necessary.
Please send resume with references to Staff-Parish Relations Committee, First United Methodist Church,118 King Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084 or email to FUMC@aug.com.
Immediate position available. Salary will be based on verified experience.
*At this time, scheduled services are altered due to the COVID-19 virus.
Corpus Christi Catholic Church, St Augustine, FL
Seeking a part time Organist/Music Director to provide music for Mass services, rehearse and direct the choirs, and work with the Pastor and Music Ministry Coordinator to plan music for the liturgical year.Provide music on organ/piano at one Saturday and three Sunday masses and at special liturgical services. Hourly pay is negotiable based on skill and experience.
Our church is located in south St Augustine, close to 95 and in a growing area of St Johns County. Our parish is blessed with this growth spurt. This exciting and challenging position will enable the right person to establish the foundation for a music ministry in a growing and loving parish.
Please contact Cheryl Hyde, Music Ministry Coordinator, by email at chydea@comcast.net You will also speak to our pastor, Father Ed Murphy, after the initial contact with the Music Coordinator.
This position is available immediately.
Responsibilities:
- Experienced and well-versed in both organ and choral conducting skills.
- This is a part-time, hourly position, and compensation is commensurate with experience. .Individuals who have excellent musicianship, can work both independently and collaboratively, are creative, and demonstrate strong leadership skills are encouraged to apply.
- Report to the Parish Pastor
- Select hymns/music for Sunday Mass and special liturgical services
- Formulate an adult and youth choir. Conduct weekly choir rehearsals
- Provide music on organ/piano at one Saturday and three Sunday masses and at special liturgical services
- Play for weddings and funerals, with first right of refusal. Families will compensate.
- Attend staff meetings