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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.
Our Lady of Mercy, 16 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH
POSITION: Director of Music Ministry FLSA Code: Exempt
JOB TYPE: Part Time
CLASSIFICATION: Administration
INTRODUCTION: The Bishop of Manchester is the visible principal and foundation of the unity in the diocese entrusted to him. In a unique and visible way, he makes Christ’s mission present and enduring as Shepherd of the Christian Community. In order to fulfill his mission, the bishop employs suitable, chosen collaborators, (clerics, religious, or lay people). He shares with them the apostolic mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them. Each position employed at Our Lady of Mercy helps to extend the ministry of the Bishop in particular ways as outlined in the job description. All employees of Our Lady of Mercy assist
the Pastor in serving the Parish. This position reports to the Pastor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In consultation with the Pastor and the Liturgy Committee, the Director of Music Ministry facilitates the development of the worship at Our Lady of Mercy Parish through music ministry. The Director is responsible for the effective planning, coordination, and execution of music within the liturgical celebrations of the parish and other parish programs. The Director is supported by the Liturgy Committee and collaborates closely with the Clergy and Parish Staff. Due to the nature of this position, it is desirable that the incumbent be a practicing Roman Catholic who is registered and active in a parochial or religious community.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans, coordinates and executes music for all parish liturgical celebrations (weekend liturgies, holy days and special celebrations, funerals, weddings and other prayer services) with a goal of congregational participation and prayer.
Plan and coordinate other liturgical celebrations in collaboration with the Liturgical Committee and/or Director of Faith Formation and/or Pastoral Associate
o First Reconciliation
o First Communion/Confirmation
o Communal celebration of the Anointing of the Sick
o Communal celebration of Reconciliation
o Stations of the Cross (Fridays during Lent)
o Other Holy Days of Obligation
Provides oversight and assistance to incorporating music in other parish programming such as parish retreats, youth programs, holiday and ministry gatherings, etc.
Recruits, equips, motivates, supervises and serves parishioners in the music ministry.
Appropriately delegates tasks and activities to paid members of the Music Ministry to maintain balance and a cohesive team approach to the music ministry.
Serves as a resource on musical and liturgical matters for the parish.
Provides regular accompaniment at liturgies, holy days and other special liturgies, funerals, and weddings, though other organists may occasionally be scheduled (3 Masses per weekend or 12-15 masses/mo)
Holds training, rehearsals (Holiday – Christmas and Holy Week) and development workshops for cantors, singers and musicians as needed
In collaboration with the Pastoral Associate, meets with engaged couples and families to plan music for wedding or funeral liturgies (Approx. 2 weddings / yr and 30 funerals / yr)
Assists in preparation and administration of the annual budget for music ministries
Administers and coordinates the operation, maintenance and repair of the musical instruments and equipment as needed
Ensures that all licensing and copyright regulations are followed
Participates in the life and ministry of the parish
Attend staff meetings (every 2-3 weeks), Liturgical Committee meetings (One / mo) and training as requested and as schedule allows
Ability to offer organ/piano lessons a plus
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
A prayerful person of faith committed to personal and professional growth, with extensive knowledge in and love for Catholic liturgy and tradition
Bachelor’s Degree in Music or a related field required
Experienced in choral conducting and development
Proficient on piano and organ
Broad musical knowledge of styles including standard modern Catholic music, traditional hymns, Folk Group, Gregorian Chant and Praise and Worship style of music
Familiarity/flexibility with multi-lingual presentations is a plus
Fully embraces the mission and vision of Our Lady of Mercy Parish
Ability to work within a team
Humility to receive and give feedback
Servant leadership: we lead by serving others
Ability to maintain positive relationships with team members
Results-oriented
Passion for reaching those who do not have a relationship with Jesus
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Will require speaking to and working with various ministry and groups of parishioners, teachers, parents, children and volunteers
May require participation in offsite activities, i.e., trips to the Diocese, retreats, field trips, workcamps, etc.
Daytime hours may be required from time to time
Computer work may be needed to perform some duties
General office - - clean, well lit, environmentally comfortable, no air borne particles.
Building is not handicap accessible.
Minimal exposure to chemicals related to copier equipment and general office solvents
Position requires working at desk and or organ/piano during majority of work time with some need to stand and/or walk
Building facilities are located in basement of office building so the ability to use stairs is a necessity. Building facilities located on main floor and on basement floor of Church Building.
Lifting / carrying of objects weighing up to ten pounds may be required
Reaching above, at or below shoulder level sometimes required
Frequent hand manipulation to operate controls may be required
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First Congregational Church, Manchester, NH
We are seeking a Director of Music Ministry with a passion for elevating worship through music. We seek a skilled keyboardist (organist preferred) with knowledge of instrument maintenance, sacred repertoire and experience in choral direction. The ideal candidate will work closely with our Senior Pastor and Administrative Assistant in preparation for and performance of music for Sunday services and other ecumenical services in the life of the church.
This position is 30+ hours per week and offers a competitive salary and benefits.
For a full job description, see https://www.fccmanchesternh.org/careers.
Interested candidates please send resume and cover letter to Lauren Henderson at lhenderson@fccmanchesternh.org
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Trinitarian Congregational Church, Concord, MA
Director of Music – Full Time Position Description
Who We Are: Trinitarian Congregational Church (TriCon) is a dynamic, intergenerational, Open and Affirming church in downtown Concord, MA. TriCon is a member of the Metropolitan Boston Association of the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ. At TriCon, we seek to preach, teach, and live the gospel of Jesus Christ, working for justice, righteousness, and peace for all people. We welcome and celebrate people of all races, ages, abilities, backgrounds, classes, genders, and sexual orientations. Music is central to our worship and at the heart of our faith lives.
Who We Seek to Lead Our Music Ministry: TriCon seeks a full-time Director of Music to lead and grow our beloved music ministry, inspiring people of all ages to a deeper connection with God through music. The Director of Music will be a positive team player who contributes ideas and energy as a worship leader and staff member.
Our Hopes for Our Music Ministry: We hope that our next Director of Music will continue to build upon a strong adult choral program and will grow music ministries for our children and youth. We expect that approximately 10 hours per week would be spent developing and growing these new intergenerational opportunities. This includes working with the worship team to plan and launch a monthly non-traditional Sunday evening service aimed at youth and young families.
Responsibilities:
Participate actively in weekly worship planning and staff meetings to guide the selection of appropriate music for services.
Lead rehearsals; teach music and vocal technique for the Adult Choir on a weekday evening and Sunday mornings before 10 a.m. worship.
Select service music in conversation with the pastors, including hiring and coordinating additional musicians as needed.
Grow, coordinate, and direct a Children’s Choir and Youth Choir, including scheduling and leading rehearsals in preparation for worship participation.
Play our organ (two-manual tracker organ of twenty-five stops, built in 2016 by the Noack Organ Co.) or other appropriate music year-round at Sunday morning services.
Play piano for summer Sunday morning services in the parish hall, and play or organize music for monthly Sunday evening services.
Organize and prepare special music services, including but not limited to Christmas, Holy Week, Mission Trip Sunday, etc.
Oversee and maintain the music library; ensure compliance with copyright laws; keep licenses and memberships up to date. Select, order, organize, and distribute music.
Meet with the Music Committee for the mutual support of the music ministry.
Recruit and supervise 4 paid section leaders to strengthen the adult choirs and occasionally sing solos.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with professional musicians in the area for potential collaboration.
Maintain ongoing personal practice time in order to assure well-prepared services and rehearsals.
Pursue personal and professional development.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Music; Master’s Degree preferred.
At least three years of successful experience as Music Director in a local church with high proficiency in organ performance and choral direction.
Commitment and skill in working collaboratively as a team with colleagues to plan worship and develop the music ministry.
Ability and enthusiasm to relate and work effectively with people of various age groups and musical abilities.
Engagement in one’s own spiritual practice in the Christian tradition and openness to encouraging others’ spiritual journeys.
Good organizational and communication skills.
Effectively able to recruit and coordinate volunteers to support the music ministry.
Ability to maintain good boundaries, including attention to confidentiality.
Compensation:
Salary of $80,000 - $85,000
Medical Benefits
FICA (7.65%)
401K match (4%)
Paid Vacation of 3 weeks annually
12 Paid Holidays
Professional Allowance of $1,000 annually
To Apply, Please Submit to: search@triconchurch.org the following:
A cover letter describing your interest in the position;
Your resume or CV;
Two recent professional references (additional references may be requested);
Supporting materials, including links to at least two recent recordings or videos that demonstrate relevant abilities in choral direction and organ playing.
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Plymouth United Church of Christ, Plymouth, NH
Beautifully situated between the Lakes Region and the White Mountains, Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ seeks an Accompanist/Organist.
Familiarity with church music a plus. Good communication skills and the ability to work well with people of all ages a must.
Works closely with the Director of Music, Pastor and office administrator.
Provides music for both Thursday evening choir rehearsal and Sunday morning worship September through mid-June, Sundays only during the summer months.
For more information about the church or our music program, visit our website www.uccplymouth.org.
Send resume and letter of interest to Rebecca Larson, chair of HR at Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ PO Box 86 Plymouth, NH 03264,
or email her at revralarson@gmail.com
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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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First Church of Christ, Scientist, Concord, MA
We are seeking a regular organist to play a one-hour Sunday morning service (at 10:15) each week. The organ components of the service are a prelude (8 - 10
minutes), three hymns, accompaniment of a vocal solo (we do not have a choir), a short offertory and a postlude (6 - 8 minutes). Our pipe organ is Austin Organ
Co. opus 1791 and is in excellent condition. The position is available August 1. For more information please contact Steve Brierley, Music Committee chairman, 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. 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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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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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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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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