Music Director
Name of church or organization
Christ Episcopal Church
Location
Stroudsburg, PA
Job Description
Seeking Music Director
Salary: 17,000 to 20,000 based on skills, education, and experience
Part-time (15-18 hrs/wk)
JOB SUMMARY: Selects, prepares and executes church music including preludes, postludes, hymns, and anthems for worship services on Sundays and/or other major festivals (e.g., Christmas, Easter, Pentecost). Recruits and trains choir and musical talent of all ages. Develops annual plans for congregational music program expenditures and submits these to the Priest. Maintains music les. Monitors musical equipment for repairs and tuning and reports status to vestry and Priest. Seeks, secures, and supports occasional visiting musical talent to enhance congregational worship experience.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Priest in Charge or Rector
QUALIFICATIONS: College degree in music or equivalent in private musical training and experience. Ability to play organ professionally and maintain church piano and organ. Ability to train voices, conduct chorus and direct bell choir. Good communication skills. Flexibility and willingness to play Anglican traditional and contemporary music.
EXPERIENCE: Prior church music experience is helpful. Organ and choral experience are essential.
Location: 205 N 7th Street, Stroudsburg, Pa
Interested persons: Please notify Father Bruce, Priest in Charge, at christchurchsburg@gmail.com as soon as possible. Include a resume, a cover letter describing the importance of music in the context of worship and why you feel called to this job, and the names and contact information for two references who are familiar with your professional music performances. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Type of Commitment
Part Time
Does this job pay?
Yes
Website
www.christchurchstroudsburg.net
