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For our members — Substitutes needed!
For our members — Substitutes needed!
You do not need to be available every Sunday. If you are free on the 1st and 3rd Sundays, for example, let Cynthia know.
You do not need to be available every Sunday. If you are free on the 1st and 3rd Sundays, for example, let Cynthia know.
You must be a member to be on the list.
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For our members — Positions available
For our members — Positions available
Below is a list of churches seeking regular employees. You may click on the church name to go to the church's website, if available (opens in a new window). You can also check the listings on the National Headquarters website. You must have a member number from National to do so; it's on the mailing label of your American Organist magazine.
Below is a list of churches seeking regular employees. You may click on the church name to go to the church's website, if available (opens in a new window). You can also check the listings on the National Headquarters website. You must have a member number from National to do so; it's on the mailing label of your American Organist magazine.
Also, please let Cynthia know if you take one of these positions or know of one that has been filled.
Also, please let Cynthia know if you take one of these positions or know of one that has been filled.
East Parish United Methodist Church, Salisbury, MA
Organist needed, small congregation, NO CHOIR. Position requires 1 1/2-2 hours a week on Sunday mornings.
Service is 10:00am-11:00am. $200 a week; very flexible with time off.
Contact: Ken Roughton, Staff Parish Relations Committee Chair
561-289-8408
ksroughton2004@yahoo.com
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Trinity Congregational Church, Gloucester, MA
Trinity Congregational Church, UCC (United Church of Christ), Gloucester, MA, seeks candidates for a part-time (approximately 10 hours per week) Director of Music. Ideal candidates will have a strong working knowledge of the treasury of sacred music, particularly within the Protestant tradition, and ability to integrate appropriate sacred music into each liturgical season and celebration. With the guidance of the Pastor, the Director of Music will be responsible for coordinating and playing sacred music and accompanying hymns at weekly Sunday worship services (one service per Sunday) and non-Sunday occasional services (no more than six per year, e.g., Christmas Eve, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and perhaps vespers, a concert, or other events), and availability by agreement with additional compensation for funerals and weddings. The Director of Music will collaborate with the music team and the pastor to work to re-form the choir which deconstructed during the pandemic. Rehearse and lead choir at mutually agreeable time for Sunday service. We seek a Director of Music who is proficient in organ and piano, choral conducting, vocal coaching, and training, rehearsing and conducting choir. A plus would be someone who could lead the congregational singing during the Sunday worship.
Compensation: $25,000/year.
2M/P 14 ranks Tim Hawkes organ 1987, rebuild of 19th Century American builder.
Please reply to: Rev. Dr. Norma Brettell at pastornorma@normamail.com https://www.trinitycongregational.org/
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Senior Choir Director
Groveland Congregational Church, UCC
4 King St., Groveland, MA 01834
Responsibilities
* The primary function is to rehearse and direct the senior choir for their active participation and leadership role in the Sunday services as required.
* In conjunction with the Music Director, the Senior Choir director shall select all choral anthems to be sung by the senior choir. It is understood that a variety of traditions and styles of music is appropriate for the worship service, and that the use of a variety of instruments is welcomed. The music should be appropriate for use in worship and, if possible, follow the lectionary.
* The Senior Choir sings at the weekly services (including Christmas Eve) unless other choirs, soloists or instrumentalists are scheduled to play.
* The Senior Choir shall rehearse weekly and at additional times as identified by special occasions.
* The Senior Choir director shall attend staff meetings called by the pastor or church council.
* The Senior Choir director shall work cooperatively with the music director, other music staff, the office administrator, pastor, choir and congregation.
* The Senior Choir director shall maintain the music library in an orderly fashion.
Professional Development
The Senior Choir director may present professional development opportunities and costs to the church council, who will try to support these opportunities as much as possible within the constraints of the budget. The Senior Choir director is expected to continually work on upgrading their vocal and musical skills.
Skills and Qualifications
* Bachelor’s’ degree in music or other related degree or 5 years previous experience as a choir director.
* Demonstrated knowledge of Christian theology, liturgical practice and use of music in worship.
* Demonstrated skills and competency at the keyboard (organ and piano) and a working knowledge of other instruments.
* Experience and competency directing choirs of all age groups.
* Ability to work well with others and participate collegially with staff member, pastor and congregational leaders.
Terms of Employment
* The Senior Choir director prepares the choir to sing from the second Sunday of September through the first Sunday of June.
* The Senior Choir director reports to the Music Director and through them, to the church council.
* Substitute director for rehearsal or performance and their compensation will be the responsibility of the choir director.
* Compensation: Salary $6,000 - 8,000 for a 10-month period.
Trinity Congregational Church, UCC (United Church of Christ), Gloucester, MA
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Concord, MA
We are seeking a regular organist to play two one-hour services per week: a Sunday morning service (at 10:15) and a Wednesday evening service (at 7:30), available May 1st. We do not have a choir, but the Sunday service includes a vocal solo with organ accompaniment. Our pipe organ is Austin Organ Co. opus 1791 and is in excellent condition. For more information, please contact Steve Brierley, Music Committee chariman, at (978) 302-7929 or skbrierley16@gmail.com.
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Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, Gloucester, MA
We need an organist/pianist one or two Sundays per month. We pay $200 per Sunday. The pipe organ is a tracker built by Hutchings in 1893 and refurbished by Charles Fisk in the 1960s. It's played regularly and maintained. We also have two grand pianos: an antique Chickering and a contemporary Webber. Contact Rev. Janet Parsons at (781) 724-3284 or rev.janetparsons@gmail.com.
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Saints Mary & Joseph Parish in Salem, NH
These two separate churches are looking for coverage for their 4PM Saturday Mass at Mary Queen of Peace church (Falcone Grand piano and Allen organ) and 7:30AM Sunday Mass at St Joseph Church (pipe organ) starting in October. Interested musicians should send an email to arts.jmw@gmail.com.
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St. Mary Star of the Sea - Beverly, MA
Saint Mary Star of the Sea Parish in Beverly, MA is seeking an accomplished organist and choir director to work as the Director of Music. Visit this link for full details: https://www.beverlycatholic.com/music-director-opening
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church - Lynnfield, MA 01940
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church seeks to employ a part-time Organist and Music Director. In this ministry, the Organist and Music Director will be involved as a pastor, educator, and the principal musician of the parish. His/her pastoral concern and counsel for members of the choir are to be exercised within the context of his/her larger duty to the pastoral care and well being of the congregation corporately. For more information, see the job description at this link.
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Pilgrim Congregational Church, UCC - Nashua, NH
Keyboardist (or Accompanist) and Choir Leader
Pilgrim Church’s keyboardist and choir leader proficiently plays solo works and hymns and accompanies choral works on the organ, clavinova and/or piano at each Sunday service, as well as for special services including some evening services such as Christmas Eve. A keyboardist may also be asked to play music for memorial, celebration of life or marriage type services, if available. Click here for full job description. Contact information: treasureratpilgrimchurchnashua.org@charter.net
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State Street Church (UCC), Portland, ME
Music Director / Organist
Part-time year-round opportunity in scenic Portland, Maine
Website: www.statestreetchurch.org
Contact: musicsearchssc@gmail.com
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Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Wakefield MA
Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Wakefield MA seeks a Minister of Music to provide regular and seasonally appropriate music to enrich our weekly and holiday services as a means to help to fulfill the mission of our Parish. Our Minister of Music will provide organ music, lead our choir and arrange for guest musicians as appropriate. Working in partnership with our enthusiastic Rector, this is an opportunity to orchestrate creative liturgical experiences.
Emmanuel is a small parish with a strong sense of fellowship and community and boasts a talented choir that enjoys performing a variety of works and genres.
This is a 12-15 hours per week position. Annual pay is $25K.
Skills and Experience Needed:
• Knowledge of liturgical music.
• Proficiency at playing the organ.
• Experience leading a mixed-voice choir whose members have a range of proficiency in reading and singing music.
In addition to your resume and cover letter, interested candidates are asked to send video or audio recordings of yourself performing in three ways: solo organ, a hymn, and working with a choir to musicsearch@emmanuelwakefield.org.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
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First Congregational Church in Westminster, MA
Substitute Organists/Permanent Organist. Seeking long term Music Coordinator for their 9:30am Sunday morning Service, in dire need for Easter Sunday at this time! Allen Organ and beautiful grand piano in the sanctuary. Willing to have substitute guitarist/vocalist too in the "in-between time".
For further information regarding this position, click here.
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Christ Congregational Church, UCC, Brockton, MA: An Open and Affirming Congregation
2 part time positions:
1. Music Director - 16 hours per week
Job responsibilities include: overall music program of the church in cooperation with Board of Music and pastor; choir rehearsals, Sunday a.m. worship, and special services, supervising organist/accompanist, administrative tasks and maintenance of all church instruments.
Benefits include PTO, pension, etc. Can be 10 months or 12 months, negotiable. Please request full job description and apply by contacting the Search Committee at search@brocktonucc.org
2. Organist/accompanist - Average 12 hours per week; choir rehearsals, Sunday a.m. worship and special services; 12 month position; Austin Organ #2759 plus a well-maintained Yamaha piano. Please request full job description and apply by contacting the Search Committee at search@brocktonucc.org.
These positions could be filled by one or two people. Please indicate your interest when applying.
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St. Andrew's by-the-Sea, Rye Beach, NH
Planning a get-away on the beautiful New Hampshire seacoast and wanting an easy gig while you are there? Have a student that could use some service playing experience? Well, St. Andrew's-by-the-Sea Episcopal Summer Chapel in Rye Beach, NH has the perfect job for you!
We are looking for organists and pianists who would like to accompany the hymns and service music for its Rite II 9:30 am summer services Sunday, June 11th through Sunday, September 3rd, 2023. Services are approximately one hour long and involve collaborating with a guest musician for at least two of the three voluntaries (prelude, offertory, and postlude).
Qualified candidates may contact Savannah Curro, Music Coordinator at St. Andrew's, at spmcurro@gmail.com. St. Andrew's-by-the-Sea particularly values the contributions of young musicians, and warmly invites candidates of high school and college age to apply, in addition to those with more experience. Compensation is $250. Selected candidates will be asked to commit to as many Sundays as they are available and willing to play for. To learn more about the historic chapel, please visit our Website.
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All Saints Episcopal Church of the North Shore
Interim Music Director. Part-time
As was true for many parishes, music at All Saints Episcopal Church of the North Shore, Danvers was seriously affected by the pandemic. We seek an Interim Music Director to lead the process of rebuilding our music ministry, providing planning in coordination with the Rector, supporting worship with organ, piano, and vocal music, and in particular, re-establishing and leading the parish choir. The Interim Music Director's term is indefinite, with the possibility of assuming the permanent position. Click here for more information.
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First Baptist, Methuen
Organist for Temporary/Permanent Substitute Work for a few Sundays during the upcoming year at First Baptist Church, 30 Park Street in Methuen, MA. Parish enjoys both traditional and contemporary music. Instruments: a Steinway piano and an Austin Organ; Opus 1153. The stipend is $175.00. For additional information or to offer your services, please contact: Michelle Gordon - (978) 685-1844 - fbcmethuen.secretary@verizon.net
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St. Anselm, Sudbury
We’re now looking for a new music director who plays piano and preferably organ, is able to choose liturgically appropriate music, can direct a small choir, plus schedule cantors and volunteer accompanists. We have one Mass on Saturday and one on Sunday. Here’s a link to the full description:
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