DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

Job Description

The Episcopal Church of the Ascension was founded in 1845 and has a long history of liturgy and music. The church is a part of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta and is in Cartersville, GA, which is about forty-five minutes outside Atlanta. Our Canterbury Choir is currently an all-adult ensemble of 20 singers. Our St. Cecilia Choir is 13 members ranging from 7-17 and has a volunteer director.

The Canterbury Choir leads music for the principal Sunday Eucharist (usually at 11 a.m.) throughout the year including occasional evensongs, the liturgies of Holy Week, and celebrations of other major holy days.

In addition to the 11 a.m. liturgy on Sunday, there is an all-ages liturgy at 9 a.m. That is a simpler form of the Eucharist aimed principally at young families, which uses simpler, congregational music, and it is important that the Director of Music has experience of such repertoire. This is seen as a priority for the expansion of our music ministry, and the successful candidate will need to demonstrate evidence of a commitment to working in this field as well as with adults.

Job Summary

The Director of Music will be organist, choirmaster, and principal musician, working closely and collaboratively with the Rector, to lead, manage and coordinate the music program as an effective part of the Church of the Ascension’s overall ministry. We seek to fill this position by January 2024.

Essential Functions

• In consultation and partnership with the Rector, planning and selecting hymnody and music for the services.
• Serving as Organist/Choirmaster for the Canterbury Choir.
• Recruiting, training, and rehearsing the choir, ensembles, and leading congregational training sessions as required.
• Working with a volunteer co-director to continue to grow a robust children and youth choir program.
• Providing, or arranging for the provision of music, at weddings and funerals scheduled at Church of the Ascension, and providing such consultation and advice to wedding parties or bereaved families as is necessary to achieve the pastoral and liturgical aims of the services.
• Managing the music budget and music-related communications in consultation with the sacred music rooted in the Anglican tradition, ranging from the polyphonic repertoire of the 16th Century to masterworks of the current era.
• Managing the choir library and maintenance of the musical instruments of the Church of the Ascension.
• Hiring musicians as may be required to meet the musical needs, including but not limited to substitute organists and/or conductors, soloists, and instrumentalists.
• Working with the Rector on liturgy design and planning and being able to use and develop a broad range of musical styles as desired by the Rector for different liturgies.
• Performing administrative tasks, including the management of the worship bulletins.
• Attending regularly scheduled staff meetings, meetings of the music and liturgy committees, and such other meetings as may be necessary for the conduct of the music program or at the request of the Rector.

About the Working Environment

The Rector is a graduate of General Theological Seminary and has been ordained for almost eighteen years. During that time, he has served a variety of parishes with varying liturgical styles. While the Rector is canonically responsible for the liturgical life of the church, much of the responsibility for choosing music will rest with the Director of Music.

While the Canterbury Choir has no paid professional singers, it is does have many accomplished musicians and a high number of people with advanced degrees in music. It is important the Director of Music has a strong working relationship with both the Rector, members of the Canterbury Choir, children in St. Cecilia Choir and their parents, and parishioners.

Qualifications and experience

• Master’s degree or higher, and/or Associate or Fellowship of AGO or equivalent
• Substantial experience as Organist/Choirmaster, preferably in an Episcopal Church
• Three years of experience leading a music program
• Christian commitment and pastoral skills
• Ability to lead dynamic and organized choir rehearsals
• A passion for engaging the entire congregation through music
• Administrative precision and attention to detail
• Ability to provide a supportive and encouraging environment for the musicians
• Desire to work as a team member with the staff and volunteers of Church of the Ascension

Salary and Terms Summary

• 20-25 hours per week
• Compensation in line with AAM/AGO standards and experience
• Three weeks of annual vacation
• Sabbatical after seven years
• Continuing education time and allowance
• Right of first refusal for weddings and funerals and additional fees for nonmembers
• Limited use of facilities for private teaching

How to apply

Send the following by e-mail to:

The Rev. Alex Dyer, Rector
adyer@ascensioncartersville.org

• Letter of introduction and inquiry
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information, including phone number, mailing address, email address.
• Three references, two of which have observed the applicant in the context of a music working environment, one of which should be the rector of a parish (or equivalent)

We will acknowledge receipt of completed applications immediately and initially communicate with applicants by email. We will make every effort to respect the confidentiality of all candidates and will only call references later in the process and with a candidate’s permission. Kindly refrain from sending recordings or other supporting materials at this time.

Director of Music

All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Atlanta

Salary: Full-Time – $90,000+

Summary

All Saints’, Atlanta, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced church musician to lead a large downtown parish’s music program.
We seek a leader who will pursue the highest standard within the Anglican choral tradition and organ playing.
We also seek a collaborator who will help us nurture music-making beyond the Anglican tradition.
Our next Music Director will effectively manage the church’s significant investment in music, supervise a team of staff musicians, and care for a nationally-renowned organ.
We are looking for a talented colleague who will bring energy and passion to their work here and find our vision for music and for All Saints’ life-giving in return.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter, and links to online recordings of organ playing and choral direction to the search committee chair, Katherine Brokaw (kbrokaw@emory.edu). The deadline for applications is December 8th, 2023. Applicants are also welcome to contact the search committee chair with any pertinent questions. A full position description and application instructions are also available at: https://allsaintsatlanta.org/about/careers/.

Full Position Description

All Saints’ Episcopal Church, a large, inclusive and welcoming community of faith in the heart of Atlanta, distinguished by its long-standing commitment to excellence in music, is seeking an outstanding leader and highly talented individual to serve as Music Director. Music ministries at All Saints’ are vibrant and of the highest quality across the age ranges, with five choirs, including the adult choir consisting of over forty choristers, both volunteer and paid, and all auditioned (https://allsaintsatlanta.org/music/music-program-overview/).

We seek a full-time Music Director who is a highly skilled church musician and is generous of heart. We seek a leader with proven experience of being able to bring the best out of accomplished musicians and the people in the pews. We seek a colleague who values music in its own right and as a sacred gift offered for the building up of the church. Above all, we seek a leader whose passion for music will always be surpassed by their love for people.

We are looking for a new leader to join us and share in our both/and vision for music at All Saints’. We seek a Music Director with proven experience of leadership within the best of the Anglican choral tradition and organ playing. At the same time, we seek a collaborator who will help us nurture music-making beyond that core Anglican tradition, including at our evening Welcome Table service and a service for young children we intend to develop over the coming years. While we expect candidates to be trained primarily in the Anglican tradition, our next Music Director will need to be supportive of an expansive array of music-making as we seek to diversify our worship and music life in the midst of a rapidly diversifying city around us. With all of this, we seek a musician who will help our singing congregation continue to sing with full voice, with music familiar and new.

Applicants will either possess an Episcopal Church background or have comparable and proven experience as a church musician. Keyboard and choral conducting excellence, and a Master’s degree in a relevant area, or equivalent experience, are required. Successful applicants will have a track record of pastoral sensitivity, excellent communication skills, and must be able to work collaboratively both within the music staff team and as a member of the senior staff, and more generally within a large multi-disciplinary church staff. The Music Director will be committed to excellence and to caring for those whom he or she seeks excellence from.

Our financial commitment to music at All Saints’ totals just under half a million dollars. The next Music Director will enjoy the support of a full-time Associate Music Director, a full array of paid singers in the adult choir, a part-time Children and Youth Music Director, a fully equipped music suite and practice rooms, and the stewardship of the 2003 James G. Kenan Memorial Pipe Organ, one of the largest and best instruments of its kind in the United States featuring four manuals and pedal board, sixty-three stops, and eighty-seven ranks and over 5,143 individual pipes.

Compensation and benefits are commensurate with AAM guidelines and standards for lay employees within the Episcopal Church. Annual salary will be $90,000 plus depending on experience. Healthcare, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, and pension benefits will also be provided as per denominational standards. Professional development funds and designated time to pursue professional development opportunities will be provided.

The capital of the Southeast, Atlanta is a dynamic, growing city and metropolitan region with 6.2 million people and a unique mix of urban amenities, natural resources, educational and arts institutions, and residential neighborhoods of all kinds. It enjoys an extensive network of hiking and biking trails, public gardens, green space and parks, and many world-class musical opportunities for audiences and performers. The Atlanta arts community is strong and growing in both visual and performing arts, with many spaces for both. A gateway to the world, Atlanta is home to the world’s busiest airport, connecting to destinations around the US and the globe and welcoming visiting artists and performers to venues like the Woodruff Arts Center (home of the Atlanta Symphony, the Alliance Theater, and the High Museum), Emory University’s Schwartz Center, and Georgia State’s Rialto Center, as well as dozens of other arts venues.

Learn more about All Saints’:
https://allsaintsatlanta.org/

Youth Ministry Coordinator (Part-time)

Job Description:

Summary:

The Youth Ministry Leader is responsible for designing, coordinating and overseeing a comprehensive youth ministry program focused on building young disciples for Christ. Areas of focus include group building, worship, discipleship, mission, and outreach. Serve as an engaging spiritual leader and role model with strong biblical background.

Qualifications:

• Must be continually pursuing a deeper, personal relationship with Christ.
• Must understand and support the culture, vision and mission of Christ Church Episcopal Norcross.
• As a staff member, the Youth Director must be committed to serving others, supporting the Christ Church Episcopal Norcross Staff and cultivating a strong volunteer leadership team.
• Possess an ability to organize a structured schedule and utilize youth appropriate curriculums.
• Demonstrate leadership, effective people skills and possess a desire and ability to disciple/train young people to utilize their gifts.
• An ability to creatively communicate the gospel in a fun and relational way that is easy for youth to receive.
• 2-3 years experience working in youth ministry.

Responsibilities:

• Lead/Disciple the youth of Christ Church Episcopal Norcross into a deeper relationship with Christ.
• Develop, promote and coordinate a balanced program of activities and discipleship ministry to the youth including weekly Christ Church Episcopal Norcross meetings.
• Plan and coordinate All Campus-wide Youth Events.
• Mentor/Lead a team of youth leaders to assist in the oversight and discipleship of the youth.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and monthly meetings with the Rector.
• Develop and coordinate fund-raising opportunities for the youth.
• Attend diocesean offered programs with youth of Christ Church Episcopal Norcross.
• Complete all required Diocesen training, either in-person or via Zoom.

Relationships & Reporting:

• Reports directly to Rector for the following:
  • Regular supervision
  • Budget needs
  • Annual Review
• Coordinate with Vestry and Forum Chairs for the following:
  • Desired team involvement
  • Expressed youth needs
  • Volunteer opportunities for all members of the parish

Please submit resume and salary expectations to office@ccnorcross.org

Job Description: Director of Youth Ministry

St. Teresa Episcopal Church in Acworth, GA seeks a Director of Youth Ministry. This is a part time position: approximately 12 – 15 hours a week.

Position Description: The Director of Youth Ministry will be responsible for inspiring and supporting the spiritual development of middle and high school youth and providing leadership of youth activities and Christian formation.  Creativity, flexibility, and a willingness to experiment will be essential qualities for this position.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Be present on Sunday for worship, Sunday school, and afternoon youth group.
• Plan and facilitate weekly Sunday school program (Sept-May) and weekly youth group activity/program for middle and high school youth.
• Communicate with parents and youth via weekly email and social media; and maintain youth social media publicity and youth calendar (Facebook, Instagram, parish website).
• Facilitate opportunities for youth to participate in Diocesan youth events and retreats as well as local outreach ministries.
• Maintain contact lists and requisite permission forms for all participating youth.
• Assist with planning of summer vacation bible school program.
• Coordinate youth-led parish events.
• Cultivate relationships with the adult volunteer youth ministry advisors.

Schedule:

This is a part-time position that requires approximately 12-15 hours each week. Although the schedule varies depending on the seasonal programming needs, typically during the school year the time commitment breaks down approximately as follows:

• Two to three hours on Sunday morning being present for worship, coffee hour, and teaching high school and middle school Sunday School class.
• Approximately three hours most Sunday evenings leading youth fellowship (EYC) program.
• Approximately four hours/week planning youth program and communicating with youth and parents, including updating youth website and social media accounts.

Qualifications

Candidate ideally should have at least two-years of college education; but at a minimum the candidate must have been out of high school at least two years. In addition, candidates should have:

• A well-grounded and robust Christian faith, with the ability to articulate it to teenagers and exhibit a commitment to relational/incarnational youth ministry.
• A commitment to working with young people, parents, and volunteers in a high-energy and dynamic environment.
• Previous work experience demonstrating strong computer and communication skills.
• A valid driver’s license and have a safe driving record.
• Employment requires a background check and completion of the Episcopal Church Safe Church program within the first 30 days.

Remuneration

This is part-time, salaried position with two weeks of paid vacation that must be taken in June or July. The salary range is $15,000-$18,000 per year based on experience.

How to apply: Send letter of interest and resume to youthdirector@stteresasacworth.com. Please indicate “Director of Youth Ministry Search” in the subject line. 

The Cathedral Bookstore Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and managing a team of paid staff as well as a large team of volunteers
• Managing compliance with applicable state and federal requirements regarding shipping, sales tax, etc., and ensuring the good standing of the store’s retail license
• Overseeing the procurement processes of the store, working closely with the assistant manager and volunteer buyers, including working with established vendors, consignment artists and others
• Managing, monitoring and reporting on the financial performance of the store in conjunction with the store accountant
• Growing the established website business as well as the physical store business
• Cultivate and maintain the volunteer program who support core endeavors such as the sales floor, register, office
• assistance, offsite support, marketing, inventory tracking and website efforts

The Cathedral Bookstore Manager role is a full-time position with work hours consisting of Tuesday through Saturday 8:30am until 5:00pm, as well as some Sunday and extra hours for special events and holidays.

This position works with the Director of Operations and Event Management in setting the overall goals, aesthetics and mission of The Cathedral Bookstore and upholds the virtues of The Cathedral of St. Philip – grace, excellence and hospitality.

Interested people should send their resume to ddelong@cathedralatl.org by October 15. It is a full time position with benefits. Please update.

Position Title:

Parish Manager

Position Description:

St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church in Dunwoody, GA is looking for a new Parish Manager. The ideal candidate is someone who is collaborative, trustworthy, flexible, self-motivated, and a team player, someone not afraid of continuous improvement, with a growth mindset, and views learning and new challenges as an opportunity.

The Parish Manager is a full-time salaried position that reports directly to and serves at the direction of the Rector. They will be a steward of all the gifts that God has entrusted to the Parish, including volunteers, members, partners, financial resources, team members, and all administrative and physical resources of the Parish.

The Parish Manager should embody the principles and values of the Christian faith. They should cultivate an environment of hospitality for parishioners and visitors alike, and should welcome, encourage, and empower others as they seek and exercise their ministries.

Initially, the Parish Manager will have more focus on maintaining the parish financial records, however this position is expected to transform into a dynamic management role, supporting the growth and development of the parish.

Skills/Experience:

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, and related software.
• Familiarity with ACS financial and people modules or equivalent, is preferred.
• Proficiency with business software, specifically Microsoft Office (including Word, Publisher, and Excel).
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task, and to be flexible and pro-active.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Proven ability in effectively recruiting, leading, encouraging teamwork and empowering others.
• Spanish speaking a strong plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening and communications skills.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.

Education Requirements:

College/technical degree, and/or equivalent business/church/non-profit administrative experience.

Compensation:

This position is intended to be full-time and will include benefits.

Salary expected to start at $60k commensurate with experience.

Please email resumes by 9/10/2023 to
Srwarden@stpat.net

\St. Teresa Episcopal Church in Acworth, GA seeks an Organist/Director of Music responsible for providing music in the Episcopal/Anglican tradition (music ancient, classical, contemporary, and multicultural). This is a part time position: approximately 6-10 hours a week.

The responsibilities of the Director of Music include the following areas:

• Provide organ and other keyboard accompaniment for the parish choir, congregation, and clergy at weekly services and rehearsals. Responsible for selection and performance of preludes, postludes, choral music, hymns, and music incidental to the liturgy in consultation with the Rector. Keyboard accompaniment for the 10:00 a.m. primary Sunday Services, Holy Week Services (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil); the Thanksgiving Eve Service; all Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services; Evensong liturgies; Advent Lessons and Carols, and other special services. Additionally, being available to work with individuals and families for funerals, memorial services, and weddings with additional compensation.
• Training and development of the parish choir, including recruiting, training and leading the choir for the Sunday liturgies and special services; preparing for and conducting the weekly rehearsals; nurturing and developing of choir members; working with the youth to incorporate their participation in the musical experience; working with the Rector to explore the development of new choir members and choral ensembles, and opportunities to increase the active musical participation by the congregation.
• Administrative: Participating with the Rector and other members of the staff; developing new programs, participation in Worship Committee meetings to develop seasonal liturgies; being a resource for musical events and programs; supervision and recruitment of guest musicians; maintaining the church’s music collection and ordering music; preparing and implementing the music budget; managing the maintenance of musical equipment.
• Other requirements: strong communication skills, ability to be flexible, considerable musical knowledge and love of sacred music, maintenance of a list of suitable substitutes, desire to grow our music program, collaboration with clergy and other musicians, maintenance of a list of suitable substitutes as needed.
• $25,000 salary and benefits package (negotiable depending upon experience). Knowledge of the Episcopal Church and its liturgy is preferred but not required.

How to apply: Send letter of interest and resume to Joyce Taylor at JLTT_7@yahoo.com. Please indicate “Director of Music Search” in the subject line. Application period closes September 15, 2023.

Rationale:

Music in liturgy, and particular congregational singing, both at the Eucharist and at other times, is intended to invite and prepare our intergenerational congregation to participate in the mystical, joyful, communal and embodied experience of worship, with God as the intended audience. As all congregants are called to worship through different musical vocabularies, we seek to offer an expanded path towards access and deepened engagement with contemporary music, forming a practice of singing in worship for all.

Purpose

The purpose of the Musical Intern of Contemporary and Youth Music is to partner, along side the Music Director, with the Parish in the ongoing creative work of sustaining and growing our music ministry in a variety of musical expressions, for the purpose of supporting our congregational participation in liturgy, with emphasis on youth and contemporary music. Important in this work is both amplifying the breadth of intergenerational contemporary worship and developing an integrated musical worship practice in the youth of the parish.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the clergy and director of music, the musical intern will offer input in planning future liturgies

Add to the musical offerings at the Sunday 10:30 am service through playing an electronic drum set, guitar, and/or singing alongside the choir.

Assist in leading musical formation for the youth on Sunday Mornings with guitar (or piano) and singing.

Attend weekly Wednesday evening music rehearsals from 7:30-9:00pm

Prerequisites

Applicants should be willing to play electronic drum set on folk and contemporary christian worship songs and sing a variety of musical styles including traditional hymnody and anthems.

Ability to lead singing from the guitar or keyboard preferred but not required

Terms

The musical intern will be compensated on a per-call basis and will need to submit hours monthly to receive accurate compensation. Attendance should meet or exceed 75% of all calls.

Compensation for attendance is as follows:

$50 for Wednesday Rehearsal

$75 for Sunday Morning Service

The Music Director should be notified of planned absences at least 2 weeks in advance.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to the Director of Music, Nathan Medley, by July 30 via email:

Nathan.Medley@StPat.net

Job Title: Music Director
Part-time Position (10 hours/week)
Reports To: Vicar

Summary:

Holy Comforter is searching for a music director that will joyfully lead congregational music on piano at all worship services. We are an Episcopal Church, and we view the Holy Eucharist as the principal act of Christian worship. The music director will have reverence for worship and the sacraments, using music to enhance our spiritual connection to these aspects of faith. They will pay attention to inclusive language and hymns that reflect the makeup of our congregation. The music director is an integral member of Holy Comforter’s liturgies on Sundays, Wednesdays, and in special times such as Holy Week.

Qualifications:

-Excellent piano performance skills, technique, and musicality.
-Minimum of 3 years of experience as a church musician preferred.
-Ability to work from the following hymnals: The Hymnal 1982, Lift Every Voice and Sing, and Wonder, Love, and Praise.
-Understanding and familiarity with worship and liturgy in the Episcopal Church.
-Willingness to encourage and support congregational singing with teaching and participation.

Responsibilities

-Play and direct for all church worship services, both regular and additional as
directed by the Vicar.
-Select hymns for worship in partnership with the Vicar.
-Accompany and direct additional vocalists and instrumentalists as needed for special music.
-Upon the musician’s absence from any service for any reason, secure a substitute for
the time involved, ensure that this person is familiar with the order of service and is given ample time for practice.
-Maintain an accurate account of piano needs and maintenance and schedule regular maintenance as needed.
-Attend seasonal worship/liturgy meetings.
-Participate in shared administrative aspects of managing the music program.
-Perform other duties as assigned by the Vicar.

Salary:

$14,000 annually

Start Date:

1/1/2024

Please send resume to vicar@holycomforter-atlanta.org

St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Columbus, GA seeks a creative and inspiring leader to serve as Director of Children and Family Ministries.

The ideal candidate will be a person of lively faith, committed to the full inclusion of all children and families – including LGBTQIA+ families, who delights in the witness and liturgy of the Episcopal Church – or is willing to learn!

Between 30 to 40 children participate currently, with average weekly attendance around 25 and with room for more. Current ministries include Sunday School, Children’s Chapel during worship, Wednesday nights, seasonal intergenerational events (including VBS), and a professionally staffed nursery.

The position is 3/4 to full-time (30 to 40 hours per week, depending on availability). If 40 hours, the position will also include preparing weekly worship bulletins and working with the membership database. Benefits include full employee health care, paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, up to 6 Sundays off, parental or foster parent leave, and retirement plan.

To apply, send a resume or profile and letter of interest by mail or email to the Parish Administrator, Patty Slembarski, at patty@stthomascolumbus.org or 2100 Hilton Ave., Columbus, GA 31906 by July 16, 2023.

St. Luke’s hires up to four part-time employees to sta the church’s nursery. During the academic year the nursery is open weekly for four hours on Sunday mornings (8:30am-12:30pm). During the summer (June-August) the nursery is open for two hours (9:30am-11:30am). Nursery sta are also eligible for additional hours throughout the year as approved by the Associate Rector for Children, Youth, and Families or other members of the clergy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide a welcoming and safe environment for infants and toddlers. Get to know infants and toddlers and their families. Make sure each child and family feels welcomed and loved.
• Engage in age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities and games with infants and toddlers.
• Supervise infants and toddlers carefully, especially when using the playground.
• Follow established protocols for check-in and check-out procedures.
• Ensure that the nursery space is clean, organized, and safe before children arrive.
• After children have left, wipe down all surfaces, disinfect toys, collect trash, and spray the room with disinfectant as needed.
• Strictly enforce a nut-free environment (when needed), including safety checks and labeling of all bags and bottles.
• Maintain high standards of basic hygiene. Wash children’s hands frequently and use gloves when serving snacks and/or diapering.

COMPETENCIES and REQUIREMENTS:

• Personal and professional character.
• Ability to build fun, caring, and trusting relationships with children and their families.
• Reliable, flexible, and trustworthy.
• Responsive to email, text, and phone communication.
• Ability to work graciously with people of various backgrounds and views.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be fully vaccinated and provide documentation.
• Must successfully complete a background check.
• Must complete required First Aid and CPR training and certification; training provided.
• Must complete and comply with Safeguarding God’s Children training required by the Diocese of Atlanta and The Episcopal Church; training provided.

• Must provide three references.

Requesting Time Away

Employees at St. Luke’s are expected to be present for work, on time, every day they are scheduled. Regular attendance and punctuality are important to keep our team operating smoothly. Arriving late, being tardy, or absent without notice causes disruptions.

• Employees are also expected to call in to report tardies greater than 10 min their scheduled time of arrival.
• Employees requesting time away must make a written request to their supervisor as early as possible and at least 5 business days prior to the date(s) they are requesting to have o. Time away will be granted at the discretion of the Associate Rector for Children, Youth, and Families or other members of the clergy.

• Excused, unpaid absences may be granted for sickness, funerals, jury duty, bereavement, childbirth, a car accident, medical appointment, and unavoidable emergencies. In these cases, employees must provide documentation to prove the reason for the absence. In most cases, it is expected that documentation be provided within 48 hrs of the absence.

• Even in cases of emergencies, failure to notify one hour prior to a shift will be registered as absence without notice.
• Tardies, unexcused absences, and absence without notice attendance infractions will be documented in the employee’s le and may result in the following measures:

• Verbal warning
• Meeting with supervisors
• Termination

Applicants interested in applying for this position should send a cover letter and resume complete with three references to: Nicole@stlukesatlanta.org

Position: Organist/Choirmaster

Accountability: Reports to the Rector

Type: Part time–15-20 hours per week

Instruments: Organ: Rodgers Trillium 337 two-manual Hybrid, with two ranks of principal pipes, 8′ and 4′ purchased and maintained by Schleuter Organ and Chapel Music in 2005.

Piano:Hailun Grand Piano – purchased from PianoWorks in 2013 maintained and tuned by Cary Thrift

Salary Range: $39000-$45000/year

Summary: St. Catherine’s is a Program sized parish (asa 220) in Marietta, East Cobb County, Georgia. We strive to be open, welcoming and loving. We feel Jesus’ presence among us, in our singing, in our prayer and in our community. We seek a part-time Organist/Choirmaster with a demonstrated love of music, proficiency in choral conducting, proficiency in playing organ & piano, and organizational skills in planning music programs, who would love to help us grow in faith while strengthening our rooted and strong programs. Applications due by May 31, 2023. Send a letter of interest and resume to music@stcatherines.org.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the Director of the Chancel Choir (adult choir) and the Choristers(St. Catherine’s youth choir, serving young people ages 8-18).

Play the organ & piano for all scheduled church services that include music, and maintain first right of refusal for special services, such as weddings and funerals.

Promote strong congregational singing. Teach new hymns/music to the community, as needed. Encourage congregation members to grow in confidence as they sing hymns.

Work with the liturgy planning team to ensure that music, both hymns and anthems, reflect the diversity of the parish and the wider community.
Attend staff meetings.

Work as a member of the Program Staff (liturgy planning team) and the Concert Series Committee.

In consultation with the Rector, select music for all church services, based on the Episcopal lectionary and/or the season in general.

Recruit and train new members of the choirs of St. Catherine’s.

Work with parents of the Choristers to encourage their involvement and support of the program.

Coordinate the use of paid instrumentalists and singers from outside the parish, making effective use of the music budget.

Coordinate and schedule regular organ and piano maintenance to maintain the musical instruments.

Operate within established administrative office procedures.

Attend continuing education as approved by the Rector.

Upon the organist’s absence from any service for any reason, procure a supply organist and orient them to our worship patterns and the church office.

Perform a postlude and prelude at Sunday services.

Review, purchase and maintain music and files required to support the music program.

Take mandatory Safeguarding & Dismantling Racism training, as required by both St. Catherine’s and The Diocese of Atlanta.

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Part-time position in support of children’s ministries from nursery age through 5th grade.

Work collaboratively with volunteers in curriculum selection and training of volunteer teachers.

Coordinates Sunday School volunteers for the various age groups and assists with teaching as needed.

Supervise nursery staff.

Provide Children’s Chapel during 10:30 worship service.

This position is expected to work Sundays 9 am to 1 pm as well as two additional 4 hour weekdays of the employee’s choice.

This position works for the Rector and the Director of Children and Youth Ministries.

This position is budgeted for 12 hours/week.

Coverage of Vacation Bible School and special children’s events with rehearsals is an expected part of the position and will be compensated.

This is a permanent part-time position which accrues pro-rated vacation & holiday pay, but does not have pension or insurance benefits.

Contact Pat Miller at rector@stjamesmarietta.com.

Church of the Nativity in Fayetteville is seeking a part-time employee to staff our nursery for two and a half (2.5) hours on Sunday mornings between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. In this role, the staff person will be responsible for approximately 2 to 5 children between the ages of one and five years

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be reliable and trustworthy
• Must be flexible and patient
• Must provide proof of Covid vaccinations
• Must complete Safeguarding God’s Children training (due by next available training date)
• Must submit to background check
• Must provide two references

The position will pay up to $20.00 per hour, commensurate with applicant’s experience and the number of children in regular attendance.

Interested applicants please send cover letter and resume to Marcia Meikle, Senior Warden, at SecretaryatNativity@gmail.com.

The Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross,
2005 S. Columbia Place
Decatur, Ga. 30032
404-284-1211
office@holy-cross.org

The Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross, a multinational, multi-cultural suburban Atlanta church, is seeking a part time Organist & Music Director. This would require approximately 10 – 12 hours per week which includes weekly planning/administration and on-site personal practice time, choir practice, musical development and weekly conduct of worship services. Musical excellence is encouraged and expected. Sacred music of both traditional and current genres along with music that reflects the multi-cultural environment of the parish is encouraged.

Responsibilities include planning with the pastor and preparation of appropriate organ and choral music for two weekly Sunday morning services. Weekly meetings with the pastor and weekly choir practices are needed. The current church choir is a 20+ person, 4-part harmony, adult group. The launching of a youth choir is desired.

Requirements include proficiency in playing the piano and the organ, a custom-made,
3-manual, early 1990’s model Allen organ with full speaker complement. It is desired that the candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree in Music or related field plus 3 years of experience; or
equivalent years of experience. The candidate should have supervisory skills and a collaborative approach to worship planning. Salary range of $20,000 – $25,000 is being offered depending on education, skills, and experience.

Send resume to or contact Ms. Michelle Ware at the above email address by May 15, 2023.

Reports to: The Rector
Responsibilities: The Communications Director is responsible for the following —

• Arrange and send weekly E-News (via Constant Contact) collecting all parish blurbs, articles, and messaging.
• Arrange and post messaging on social media weekly.
• Photograph parish events and people and regularly update all social media.
• Update the parish website; keep all website content current and accurate.
• Produce advertisements/flyers on occasion for print and media.
• Produce videos for social media and distribution.
• Produce banners for advertisement and communication.
• Maintain the calendar portion of the church website, working with the Parish Administrator, and assist with uploading weekly bulletins and other documents as necessary onto to the website.
• With the Parish Administrator and clergy, assure consistency and accuracy of information distributed across all platforms (website, social media, E-News, bulletins, posters….).
• Design, produce, implement and manage all parish advertising.
• Manage all advertising in the community (newspapers, community boards, etc.)
• Collate and organize an annual parish guide for publication and presentation online as well.
• Produce film to tell the story of the parish.
• Production and distribution of the annual Parish Report, working with the Rector, Business Administrator, and Parish Administrator to populate with data.
• Promote parish usage of Realm database by communicating through Realm and match Realm communications to our other publications and the parish website.

The Communications Director is a part-time position, Sunday (8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.) and Tuesday (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) in-person, and Thursday (four to eight hours) either in-person or remote, with additional religious holidays and occasional events. Fourteen to eighteen hours each week. Compensation commensurate with experience – $15,000-20,000 per year.

If you are interested in seeking an opportunity to join a well-established church in a vibrant and growing community, then please submit your resume and cover letter to: The Rev. Monica Mainwaring, Rector, mmainwaring@stmartins.org. Please include links to your social media and at least four examples of your work (website, photography, videography, social media posts, graphic design, written communication, posters, and/or advertisements).

St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church is an equal-opportunity employer.

Northeast Georgia’s Grace-Calvary Episcopal Church seeking part-time Music Director & Organist. Bachelor’s degree in Music. Experience with adult choir formation and familiarity with Anglican music and contemporary Christian music helpful. Opportunity to be an essential partner with the church leadership in planning and promoting a vibrant musical program.

Send inquiry to Office@grace-calvary.org

Job Title: Organist/Choirmaster

Part-time Position (25 hours/week)

Reports To: Rector

OVERVIEW

Summary

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church located just 40 miles southwest of Atlanta in Newnan,
Georgia, has had a long history of excellence in liturgy and music. We view the Holy
Eucharist, the sacrament of Christ’s body and blood, as the principal act of Christian
worship. The Organist/Choirmaster is an integral member of St. Paul’s liturgies not only
on Sundays but on major feast days and Holy Week. From the singing of psalms,
anthems, and hymns accompanied by an Allen organ, instrumentalists, and occasional
pianist music continues to speak to the soul in ways that words cannot. Our choirs have
grown both in numbers and skills over the last six years. The numbers remain steady
post-pandemic as well. St. Paul’s has an on-going commitment to four choral scholars
who help lead each section (soprano, alto, tenor, bass).

The city of Newnan, GA is a thriving community with a small-town feel. With a
population of just over 40,000, Newnan is the perfect place to raise a family or start a
business. The cost of living is reasonable, and there are plenty of job opportunities. The
city also offers an excellent school system and a variety of recreational activities. In
recent years, Newnan has undergone a transformation, with new businesses and
developments popping up all over town. As a result, the city has become an increasingly
desirable place to live.

Salary Range.

$30,500-40,500 Commensurate with experience

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Music required. Major in organ performance preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a church Organist/Choirmaster preferred.
• Excellent performance skills, technique, and musicality.
• Extensive experience in sacred music and knowledge of a wide variety of hymnody.
• Understanding and familiarity with worship and liturgy in the Episcopal Church
  is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Play and direct for all church worship services, both regular and additional as
  directed by the Rector. This includes funerals/memorial services and weddings
  conducted in the Nave as well as other worship services when an organist/
  choirmaster is needed.
• Accompany and direct weekly Wednesday evening and Sunday morning choir
  rehearsals and additional choir rehearsals throughout the choral season.
• Supervise use of the church organs, pianos, and instruments.
• Hire and manage paid singers and submit check requests for them each month.
• Upon the organist’s absence from any service for any reason, secure a substitute for
  the time involved and ensure that this person is familiar with the order of service and is given ample time for practice.
• Maintain an accurate account of organ and piano needs and maintenance and schedule regular maintenance as needed.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and seasonal worship meetings.
• Enter all music used in worship services into the service planning software as well as
  the licensing/copyright organizations’ reporting website.
• Participate in shared administrative aspects of managing the music and arts program.
• Accompany Children’s choir.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Rector.

Please send cover letter and resume to The Rev. Hazel S. Glover,
revhazel@stpaulsnewnan.org.

Position opened until filled. Interviews will begin in February 2023.

All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Midtown Atlanta is seeking to replace our Facilities Manager who is retiring after over 18 years of dedication. Do you have what it takes to fill some very big shoes?

The purpose of our Facilities Manager position is to serve the church by providing overall direction for the proper care and maintenance of the property, and management of other business affairs relating to the church buildings and grounds. He or she would be expected to perform the following tasks:

1. Provide leadership and supervision of staff and volunteers involved in this ministry.

2. Manage the maintenance and upkeep of all buildings, grounds and landscaping. Manage the maintenance and upkeep of all environmental (mechanical / electrical / lighting / HVAC / fire & life safety, etc.) security controls.

3. Coordinate with appropriate committees, contractors, architects, and state and local agencies, as needed, to facilitate renovation or relocation of facilities.

4. Coordinate and monitor the purchasing of equipment, furniture, maintenance supplies, kitchen supplies, and other items related to facilities.

5. Research and evaluate all financial commitments and contracts as they relate to buildings and grounds, on-going maintenance, and security.

6. Process and approve in a timely manner all expense invoices relating to buildings and grounds operations.

7. Develop and provide input into the facility operations budget. Review and manage on an on-going basis the actual expenditures versus the budgeted amounts.

8. Provide regular written reports on the status of buildings & grounds activities, the status of on-going maintenance, and status of special non-recurring construction/renovation .

9. Work with Buildings and Grounds committee, and other appropriate committees, officers, and leaders in carrying out the care and maintenance of the property of the church.

10. Oversee team and directly operate livestream of Sunday morning services every week, and adult formation forums as scheduled.

Preferred qualifications include Technical College, Bachelor’s Degree in related field, and/or professional certifications in the field of building management and technology. Experience with multiple HVAC Systems and Historic Buildings is a plus! Minimum requirements include 10 years progressive building management experience.

We would love to incorporate new technology into our facilities functions, so experience with choosing, implementing, and operating new technology would make you an outstanding candidate. You must be able to use the Microsoft Office Suite via Office 365 and have good communication skills. You would be expected to work closely with church members so a kind, cordial attitude is a must.

Contact Nancy Dodson via email or by phone at (404) 881-0835.

The purpose of The Preaching Congregation program will be to bring together the clergy and congregation of any parish in a structured process of mutual exchange that brings the congregation into a deeper appreciation of sermon preparation and development and provides the preacher with informed and structured feedback during sermon after its delivery.

One of our first steps will be to identify and recruit a strong leader for the program. I’m writing to invite your suggestions for qualified candidates whom we might invite to take part in our initial round of exploratory conversations. This will be a part-time position, approximately 50% time, or 20 hours/week. Among the qualities we are looking for are:

• Program management skills
• Experience in overseeing the design and delivery of adult curricula and continuing education programs
• Capacity to build and nurture sustaining partnerships at the parish level
• Familiarity with the culture of the Episcopal Church
• And of course: a passion for good preaching

Not essential but most probably, the ideal candidate will be ordained and have a successful record of parish ministry in the mainline Protestant Church, perhaps being recently retired.

The position description is listed on the website of the Preaching Foundation.

A vibrant Episcopal congregation committed to faith and invested in the future, Christ Church Episcopal, Macon GA is seeking a Director of Youth and Children’s Ministry. An ideal candidate is one who is energetic and relational, as well as administrative and strategic. Children and youth are an integral part of Christ Church and the parish seeks a leader who can implement a ministry to reach its vision.. This person, who ideally has at least three years of full-time ministry experience, will partner with clergy, staff, and volunteers to empower children and youth to grow in their faith, embracing their role in the parish and greater community while grounded in the traditions of the Episcopal Church. Interested candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, an ability to collaborate with a variety of others to achieve ministry goals, and well-grounded faith that can be shared effectively with young people.

Resumes and inquiries can be sent to: adam.johnson@ministryarchitects.com

St. Julian’s Episcopal Church, in the Diocese of Atlanta is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified individual for the position of Part-Time Organist or Pianist for our growing church situated at 5400 Stewart Mill Road, Douglasville GA 30135.

The responsibilities of this position include provisioning of our weekly Sunday 10:30 am service using our Rodgers Essex 645 two manual electric organ or the Baldwin Acrosonic piano for accompaniment.

Rehearsals are held on a weekday and a warm up on Sundays before worship. Availability is also required for Holy Week services (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday); Christmas Eve and Christmas Day service, as well as Evensong and Advent Lessons and Carols.

Choral selections, both traditional and contemporary, are fundamental to our music ministry. The performance of prelude (sometimes accompanied) and postlude in accordance with the sanctity of the service should be observed.

The successful candidate will be charged with effectively communicating high standards of musicianship while continuing to revitalize and develop our dedicated choir.

St. Julian’s Church has a vision of church music as an integral component of the Church’s spiritual contribution to its congregation and to the broader community. This person will work with the Priest-In-Charge to drive this vision and will assist in expanding the Church’s musical repertoire.

Remuneration is negotiable. In addition, there will be appropriate fees for occasional services such as weddings and funerals.

Closing date for application is Friday, November 25, 2022, short-listed candidates will be invited for interview.

Further information please call, Rev’d Fr. Gregory H. Gibson, at Tel:770-949-9949 (Parish Office) or Email: ghgibson@saintjulians.org

Please contact JoAnn Blackstock at twokutes@hotmail.com or staugustinecan@gmail.com for details.

Organist and music director for a pastoral-sized church yet growing rapidly due to location. Part-time exempt position of approx. 10 hrs/week, paid $20,000- $22,000 annually depending on level of skills and experience. (includes 2 hours of weekly planning/administration and 5 hours of on-site personal practice time for personal musical development and weekly preparation of worship services outside of 3 hours of worship and choir practice weekly)

Willing to be creative with time-off/flex hours per month and/or seasonal participation. Responsibilities include planning, preparation, and execution for one Sunday service weekly; Includes growing and directing a small volunteer choir, including handbells. Looking for someone excited to have creative licensure and develop a blooming program.

Candidate should have familiarity with Hymnal 1982 of The Episcopal Church and knowledge of other authorized hymnals desirable (Lift Every Voice and Sing). Ability to work with singers of varying abilities. Sense of humor and team attitude are musts! Allen 44 Stop Renaissance Digital Organ (WT-25) 2002.

Send resume or contact to The Rev. Laura Masterson at lmasterson@maryandmarthabuford.org.

St Columba’s is looking for a Director of Youth Ministry to lead our vibrant youth program. This role supports the spiritual development of middle and high school youth, provides leadership of youth activities and Christian formation, and serves as a resource for the director and teachers of our children’s Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Be present on Sunday for worship, Sunday school, and afternoon youth group.
• Plan and facilitate weekly Sunday school program (Sept-May) and weekly youth group activity/program for middle and high school youth.
• Communicate with parents and youth via weekly email and social media; and maintain youth social media publicity and youth calendar.
• Facilitate opportunities for youth to participate in Diocesan youth events and retreats as well as in local outreach ministries.
• Assist with planning of summer vacation bible school program and several youth-led parish events (Shrove Tuesday dinner, St Patrick’s fundraiser, and Christmas pageant).
• Cultivate relationships with the adult volunteer youth ministry advisors.

See link for the full job-description

St. Teresa Episcopal Church in Acworth, GA seeks an Organist/Director of Music responsible for providing music in the Episcopal/Anglican tradition (music ancient, classical, contemporary, and multicultural). This is a part time position: approximately 6-10 hours a week.

The responsibilities of the Director of Music include the following areas:

• Provide organ and other keyboard accompaniment for the parish choir, congregation, and clergy at weekly services and rehearsals. Responsible for selection and performance of preludes, postludes, choral music, hymns, and music incidental to the liturgy in consultation with the Rector. Keyboard accompaniment for the 10:00 a.m. primary Sunday Services, Holy Week Services (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil); the Thanksgiving Eve Service; all Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services; Evensong liturgies; Advent Lessons and Carols, and other special services. Additionally, being available to work with individuals and families for funerals, memorial services, and weddings with additional compensation.
• Training and development of the parish choir, including recruiting, training and leading the choir for the Sunday liturgies and special services; preparing for and conducting the weekly rehearsals; nurturing and developing of choir members; working with the youth to incorporate their participation in the musical experience; working with the Rector to explore the development of new choir members and choral ensembles, and opportunities to increase the active musical participation by the congregation.
• Administrative: Participating with the Rector and other members of the staff; developing new programs, participation in Worship Committee meetings to develop seasonal liturgies; being a resource for musical events and programs; supervision and recruitment of guest musicians; maintaining the church’s music collection and ordering music; preparing and implementing the music budget; managing the maintenance of musical equipment.
• Other requirements: strong communication skills, ability to be flexible, considerable musical knowledge and love of sacred music, maintenance of a list of suitable substitutes, desire to grow our music program, collaboration with clergy and other musicians, maintenance of a list of suitable substitutes as needed.
• $25,000 salary and benefits package (negotiable depending upon experience). Knowledge of the Episcopal Church and its liturgy is preferred but not required.

How to apply: Send letter of interest and resume to communications@stteresasacworth.com.   Please indicate “Director of Music Search” in the subject line. Application period closes August 15, 2022.

The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
Greensboro, GA
706-453-7171

Job Description

• Answer phone and e-mail communications.
• Oversee preparation and print all Saturday and Sunday worship bulletins, as well as those for weddings, funerals, Holy Days, and other special occasions.
• Prepare and mail all mass communications to the parish.
• Maintain records of parishioners, including membership changes and updating directory.
• Oversee the upkeep and maintenance of the office equipment.
• Responsible for ordering supplies for office, (may assist in ordering supplies for Activity Center and worship, if needed).
• Maintain the calendar for use of the church facilities.
• Financial responsibility: includes inputting incoming monies into financial program, giving statements, tracking pledges, expenditure payments.
• Provide general administrative support for parish priest, vestry and staff.
• 19 hours/week.

Job Requirements

• High degree of interpersonal skills, with a warm sense of hospitality.
• Organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Quickbooks. Knowledge of PowerChurch is an asset.
• Episcopal background is not a must, but it is an asset.

Send inquiries and resumes to redeemer1868@gmail.com. For more information, call 706-453-7171, and ask for Rev. Bill Combs.

The Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross, in Decatur, GA, is a vibrant Church growing and changing as it adapts to a new normal during this pandemic. The successful candidate will perform general administrative and clerical dutiies which include, but are not limited to preparing, reviewing, disseminating and/or filing routine correspondence, documents and reports; providing assistance with various requests; answering the telephone; and greeting vendors/visitors. These duties are performed in support of and in collaboration with the Rector, Wardens and Treasurer. The successful candidate will report directly to the Rector, work under minimal supervision, and can set own work sequence and pace within process/Church limitations.

Interested parties should submit their resume to: office@holy_cross.org by March 21, 2022.

St. David’s is a thriving parish of over 1800 members in the North Atlanta suburb of Roswell. The Parish seeks a part-time bookkeeping assistant with primary responsibility for accounts payable and payroll administration.

See the full job description and apply here.