Job description
Organist/Music Director –St. Stephen's, Port Washington
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church seeks an Organist and Music Director to lead our superior music program. This part time position works directly with the Rector to create an inclusive and inspirational music program that enhances liturgy and worship and engages the congregation.
Job Description
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Sunday mornings 10:00am and one liturgy each day on Thursday through Saturday of Holy Week, and two liturgies on Christmas Eve.
- Direct volunteer choir with 4 paid section leaders each Sunday morning 9:00am from September to May. Choir sings at liturgies from September until June.
- Select appropriate hymns, anthems, and other musical selections.
- Submit pay sheets for professional musicians.
- Communicate with Rector, musicians, parishioners, and staff both in annual reports and by encouraging active participation and support of music program.
- Oversee music library.
- Arrange for substitute organist for any Sunday services absent.
- Organize and lead special musical events during the year (extra pay per event)
Qualifications:
- Facility in performing hymns, anthems, and other music on the organ and piano.
- Ability to direct the choir: teaching new material and reviewing old material.
- Knowledge of Episcopal liturgy and the incorporation of music in worship.
- The ability to work in a collegial manner.
- Excellent organization, administrative, and management skills.
- Oversight of all equipment including the identification of needed repairs, tuning, etc.
Details:
- Salary: $23,000-$25,000 yearly depending on experience (negotiable)
- 15 hours per week
- 4 weeks paid vacation not to be taken during Holy Week or Christmas, must be approved by the Rector at least 30 days in advance.
- Right of first refusal for all weddings and funerals, fees paid directly from family.
To apply please send resume with cover letter and at least 2 references to the Rev. Lauren McLeavey: molauren@ststephenspw.org.