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St. Thomas Episcopal in Columbus is Seeking an Organist

St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Columbus, GA is seeking an experienced Organist to provide music and musical accompaniment for regular Sunday services and other services that are part of the church’s liturgical year, including Easter, Advent, and Christmas.

St. Thomas Church appreciates and values Anglican music as well as music from other sacred traditions. The congregation supports a 35 to 40 voice choir including 8 to 10 staff singers. The nave is currently under renovation to make the choir area and altar fully handicapped accessible. The new choir area will have space for up to 60 singers. The nave organ is being renovated as part of this project, with new digital components and updated three manual console to be located in the new choir area to support an antiphonal pipe and digital organ. The Boston grand piano for the nave was purchased in 2018.

Responsibilities for Organist:

  • 15-20 hours weekly depending on the season
  • Provide organ/piano accompaniment for Sunday service(s) and for Wednesday evening rehearsals
  • Rehearse and prepare organ solos for Sunday worship
  • Collaborate as organist/pianist with other musicians, vocalists, or director as needed
  • Provide music for occasional evening or special services throughout the year, including but not limited to Advent/Lessons and Carols, Christmas Eve services, Holy Week, Easter, Pentecost, and Trinity Sunday and other church services/events as requested
  • Be available to play for weddings and funerals, for an additional fee, or coordinate with other musicians

Qualifications and Skills for Organist:

  • Proficient in playing the pipe organ and piano with a strong musical background
  • Experience with musical leadership for liturgical worship
  • Ability to sight read and play hymns
  • Ability to accompany choral and solo singing on organ or piano
  • Ability to improvise musical extensions and transitions in the worship service
  • Ability to work well with others and under the direction of others
  • Episcopal Church Safeguarding God’s Children, Safeguarding God’s People, and Dismantling Racism training required within a few months of hire

Preferred: ability to direct choir on occasion if Director of Music is not available.

Instruments:

  • Cornell Zimmer Opus 98 (2016) three manual Pipe Organ  
  • Digital expansion and console renovation in progress 2024
  • Boston grand piano, purchased 2018
  • Handbells, used occasionally for choral accompaniment

Additional information regarding the church’s musical instruments available upon request.

Salary and Benefits:

  • Starting salary market competitive
  • Retirement contribution through the Episcopal Church retirement plans for lay employees
  • Up to eight rehearsals/services paid leave, not to exceed six Sundays annually
  • Ability to teach piano/organ at church
  • Short-term disability insurance included
  • Maternity, paternity, and foster care leave available

Physical and technical requirements:

Ability to play all manuals, including pedals; ability to sit throughout a rehearsal and worship service;
ability to hear fine distinctions in sound; ability to use a computer, particularly Google products and
RiteSong (Episcopal Church music archive)

To Apply:

Please send the following by mail or email to Director of Parish Administration, Patty Slembarski, at
patty@stthomascolumbus.org or 2100 Hilton Ave., Columbus, GA 31906 by October 7:

  • Resume or profile and letter of interest
  • Names of three references who may be contacted
  • Recent performance recording(s) or links to recordings

Background check will be required prior to hiring

St. Thomas Episcopal Church of Columbus, GA seeks to Love God, Love Every Person, Learn and Serve Together. We are a community of loving, committed and searching Christians who value diversity and cherish the gifts of young and old alike. We welcome ALL God’s children into our sacramental community, respecting the dignity of every person as we are called to a ministry of reconciliation and inclusion. Average Sunday Attendance increased by 65% from 2013 to 2023 and has continued to increase during the renovation project. St. Thomas does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Candidates from Episcopal and ecumenical backgrounds are welcome to apply.

St. Clement's Episcopal in Canton is Seeking a Part-Time Parish Administrator

The church’s Parish Administrator is a part-time position that is the primary contact in the church office. He/she works with the Pastor and the Bookkeeper to manage daily operations of the church.

Responsibilities include:

  • Maintain Pastor’s calendar along with general church calendar for coverage and awareness
  • Maintain office supplies including ordering materials as needed for all buildings on church grounds
  • Answer phones and take messages
  • Maintain church records and work with Bookkeeper as needed who maintains financial records
  • Work with Vestry liaison to coordinate church communications and publications, including creation of promotional materials, website maintenance, and social media management
  • Work with Vestry liaison to coordinate all buildings and grounds maintenance and updates
  • Attend Vestry meetings and act as Secretary to take notes and distribute
  • Maintain church directory and distribute as needed
  • Maintain keys for all spaces
  • Other duties as assigned by the Pastor or as determined necessary by the individual to manage daily operations

The Administrator has strong communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work well independently. Office experience and parish administrator experience are preferred.

Contact Tom Woltering if interested.

Grace-Calvary Episcopal Church in Clarkesville is Seeking an Organist/Pianist

Grace-Calvary in Clarkesville Is Seeking a Part-time Musician:

Grace-Calvary is hiring a part-time musician to lead worship by playing the organ, piano, and/or keyboard during Sunday services each week and on other occasions. This position requires 5-10 hours a week (at least 4 on-site) including planning, practice, one evening practice with the choir, and Sunday morning services at 10:00 am. Musician will work in collaboration with the Priest-in-Charge.

Our ideal candidate will have experience with Episcopal worship and liturgy and choir direction. Familiarity with church hymnody and contemporary worship music is preferred.

Availability on special occasions such as Christmas Eve, Holy Week and Easter, funerals and weddings, or arrangements for substitutions is required.

Grace-Calvary is the second oldest Episcopal Church building in Georgia and home of the oldest working pipe organ in Georgia, built by Henry Erben of New York City in 1848.

For more information or to submit your resume, please email the church office at Office@grace-calvary.org.

St. Matthew's Episcopal in Snellville is Seeking a Part-Time Youth Minister

Job: St. Matthew’s Youth Minister

Status: Part-time, 20-25 hours per week, and reports to the Rector

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience; lay pension included

 

Job Summary

Develop, coordinate, and maintain a youth ministries program for grades 6-12, including faith formation, fellowship opportunities, service projects, worship, and diocesan youth programs and retreats to help strengthen and promote lifelong learning and formation in the Christian faith.

 

Ministry responsibilities:

  • Create and cultivate a safe, welcoming space and community for all youth to discover and become the persons that God created them to be.
  • Model the Christian faith for youth and help them understand and develop their faith as disciples and leaders in Christ.
  • Coordinate Youth Sunday morning (Christian Formation) and evening (Youth Group) formation and fellowship programs, activities, and opportunities for youth. Recruit and train adult volunteers to assist with the leadership of these two gatherings.
  • Encourage and welcome teens to invite their friends and others into the community.
  • Develop and maintain positive, affirming, and trusting relationships with youth.
  • Promote and encourage youth to participate in diocesan youth ministry opportunities such as New Beginnings, Happening, and DYC.
  • Work with the Parish Outreach Committee to create opportunities for youth to serve inside and beyond the church.
  • Work with the Christian Formation Committee on various opportunities for youth, including confirmation classes.
  • Promote and work with worship ministry leaders to help youth become worship leaders, such as acolytes, ushers, lectors, and eucharistic ministers.
  • Communicate with teens, parents, and the parish community through social media, email, and other publications.
  • Create and maintain the youth ministry budget with the youth ministry committee.
  • Communicate and work with other parish ministry areas.
  • Practice mature, safe boundaries with youth, parents, and the parish community. Build relationships and community with parents and adults.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • An energetic, mature, compassionate, and curious faith
  • Two to three years experience working with youth and adults who work with youth in volunteer or professional settings.
  • A liturgical background and knowledge of the Episcopal Church
  • Completing a professional background check, Safeguarding God’s Children and People Programs, and Dismantling Racism Program.

Please send your resume and cover letter to The Rev. Tim Meyers – rector@stmatthewssnellville.org

St. Martin in the Fields in Atlanta is Seeking Nursery Staff

St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church is currently seeking a joy-filled and committed part-time employee to staff the church’s nursery for four hours on Sunday mornings, three Sundays a month. Nursery staff will be supervised by the Nursery Lead.

St. Martin’s nursery serves infants through three-year-olds. On an average Sunday morning, approximately 2-7 children are in the nursery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Provide a welcoming and safe environment for infants and toddlers. Get to know infants and toddlers and their families. Make sure each feels warmly welcomed, embraced, 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 safe check-in and check-out procedures.
• Strictly enforce a nut and allergy-free environment, 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 that is consistent with St. Martin’s church culture.
• Ability to build fun, caring, and trusting relationships with children and their families.
• Reliable, flexible, trustworthy, giving, and patient.
• 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 comply with Safeguarding God’s Children training required by the Diocese of Atlanta and The Episcopal Church; training provided.
• Must provide three references.
This position is part-time for four hours per week at $15 per hour: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. On the first Sunday of each month, Nursery Staff will staff the nursery for 2.5 hours only: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Occasionally, Nursery Staff will be asked to serve additional weekdays throughout the liturgical calendar when large church attendance is expected (i.e. Christmas Eve and Holy Week).

Please email a cover letter and resume to Molly Herman-Gallow, Children & Youth Minister, mhermangallow@stmartins.org.

St. David's Episcopal in Roswell is Seeking a Part-Time Youth Director
Saint David’s Episcopal Church, is seeking a part-time youth director to work with our team of staff and volunteers in delivering quality youth ministry in a large parish setting. St. David’s is a thriving parish of over 600 families and over 1600 baptized members located in Roswell, Georgia, approximately 20 miles north of downtown Atlanta. For a description of the position, please see the link below.

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St. Martin in the Fields in Brookhaven is Seeking a Children, Youth, and Family Minister

St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church’s Children, Youth, and Family Minister is a joy-filled, Jesus-following, transparent, committed, and curious leader working full-time to serve children and youth, their families, and the volunteer ministers who work with children and youth. The Children, Youth, and Family Minister is highly adaptive, creative, and brings enthusiasm and appropriate care for children and youth.

St. Martin’s is presently experiencing rapid growth with many new families with young children. Our Wonder Church service – an alternative and highly participatory Eucharist services – draws families with a diversity of church backgrounds, who appreciate the engagement and welcome they find at that service. St. Martin’s has steady youth programming and is looking to continue a balance of activities and formation for youth, understanding that they have busy scheduling demands outside of church, and to add more consistency of engagement and participation for older children, middleschool and high-school aged youth.

We are looking for a faithful Christian who can imagine remaining at the parish for 4-6 years to grow continuity in our youth and children’s programming. Seminary education is not required, but fluency with Scripture and Protestant theology is essential, and familiarity with the Episcopal Church is preferred. Demonstrated experience in ministry is important.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Demonstrate love for God and for ministry.
  • Seek, develop, and nurture relationships with children, youth, their families, and volunteers; and, in those relationships, pray, open the Bible, and tell the truth.
  • Recruit, train, support, and provide direction for volunteer leadership for children, youth, and family ministries.
  • Establish and maintain a regular schedule to co-lead Sunday youth formation and Sunday children’s formation (with volunteer leaders), and Wonder Church (with clergy).
  • Consistently attend worship with Wonder Church families and youth.
  • Be present for and support Wonder Church families during Wonder Church Breakfast on Sundays, and other Wonder Church fellowship extensions.
  • Plan, promote, and attend or lead children and youth programming and events, including regular Sunday evening youth group, and occasional service outings and fellowship retreats; and, participate with youth in diocesan youth retreats and events.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

  • Maintain, update, and manage the existing Children and Youth rosters ensuring all information is updated and accurate.
  • Network with additional children and youth ministers across the diocese, attend networking opportunities hosted at the diocesan level, and participate in continuing education.
  • Foster an environment that is safe and nurturing for children and youth, including remaining upto-date on diocesan-required training and ensuring volunteers complete necessary training.

SPECIFIC DUTIES: Youth

  • Plan and lead, in alternating years, the intergenerational mission trip and the youth pilgrimage.
  • Continue to advocate for ways youth can grow more involved in the life of the church through volunteering for different ministries and hosting parish events.
  • Plan, attend, and implement a confirmation retreat for fall confirmands at the church partnering with clergy. Additionally, attend planned diocesan confirmation services at the Cathedral if there youth are confirmands from St. Martin’s.

SPECIFIC DUTIES: Children

  • Plan and lead Vacation Bible School, recruiting volunteer and counselor leadership.
  • Create seasonal children’s programming and curriculum for fellowship and formation.
  • Facilitate children’s and family activities at parish events, such as the annual parish retreat.
  • Oversee and manage the Nursery, supervising the Nursery Lead and additional Nursery Staff.

SPECIFIC DUTIES: Families

  • Support families in their spiritual formation together by offering opportunities for whole families to gather on and off the church campus for fellowship, service, and formation; and, by providing resources for navigating church seasons at home (i.e. Advent and Lent family devotions).
  • On occasion, work with volunteers to provide parent education opportunities.
  • Recruit and support families in their leadership at Wonder Church and ONE St. Martin’s services.

This position is full-time with benefits, including generous health & dental and retirement plans, vacation time and continuing education; salary is commensurate with experience. The position includes work on Sundays, and, occasionally, on Saturdays; your days off will be mutually agreed upon with your supervisor and should include one weekday; the nature of the work is that hours will vary.

To apply:

  1. Fill out and submit the St. Martin’s Employee Application – where information is redundant with your CV, you may leave it blank or write “see CV.”
  2. Submit CV
  3. Submit Cover Letter indicating why you are interested and equipped for this position
  4. Submit short answer responses (a paragraph suffices) to these three prompts, and name specific examples from your experience:
    1. Longevity is valuable in ministry because…
    2. The energy required for children and youth ministry is…
    3. What I tell youth and children about Jesus is…

Please submit as four PDF attachments in one email with subject “CYF Minister – YOUR NAME” to the Rector, The Rev. Monica Mainwaring – mmainwaring@stmartins.org

All Saints' Episcopal Church in Atlanta is Seeking a Director of Children and Youth Music

Salary: Full-Time, Year-Round: $65,000-$70,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Summary
All Saints’, Atlanta, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced music educator to lead a large in-town parish’s music program for children and youth.
We seek someone who would want to marry their love of music with their love for children.
We are looking for a strong collaborator to share with us their passion for music and the faith formation of children, youth and their families.
We are searching for an energetic and talented music educator who would welcome the challenge of leading our music programs for children and youth into its next decade or more of growth.

Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit:
1. A resume
2. Cover letter
3. Video recordings (5-10 mins each) of: directing a rehearsal, directing a choral performance, playing an instrument

All application materials should be submitted to the search committee chair, Meg Fogel (meg.fogel@icloud.com) by April 3rd, 2024. Applicants are also welcome to contact the search committee chair with any pertinent questions.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with Zoom interviews to be held during the first two weeks of April and on-site visits for finalists the first two weeks of May.

Full Position Description
Who we are
All Saints’ Episcopal Church, a large, inclusive, theologically progressive and welcoming community of faith in the heart of Atlanta, distinguished by its long-standing commitment to an inclusive and excellent music program for children and youth.

Who we are looking for
We seek a Director of Children and Youth Music who will bring their own gifts and experience to the role, be excited to join a highly successful program and expand our ministry to children and youth through the gift of music. We are looking for: a natural networker, who will build relationships in schools and churches across metro-Atlanta; a personable recruiter, who will continue to grow our choirs; a talented musician, who will bring the best out of our children and youth by holding them to a high standard; a warm personality, who will know how to relate well to children and youth of all ages and equally to their families and to the wider church community; and a person of faith who will honor the theological diversity of all our children, youth and families.

Who and what you would lead
Our new Director of Children and Youth Music will direct and lead a program that has grown considerably over the past 25 years. There is an enthusiastic population of singers of all ages, whose families are committed to the success and vibrancy of our music life and our life as a community. We see children and youth as integral to the life of our church and they are active in worship, in service, in our parish life and through four choral ensembles (Cherub (Pre-K-K), Primary (1st-2nd grade), Junior (3rd-6th grade), Youth (7th-12th grade)) and two handbell choirs (Junior Bells (3rd-6th), Youth Handbells (7th-12th grade)). We are currently in a re-building phase post-pandemic, and this year have 99 children and youth across our six choirs. Pre-pandemic, our total count was 151 children and youth. The Director of Children and Youth Music oversees all the program and directs each ensemble. The Director directs an annual children’s musical, leads a 6th grade choir trip, a Youth Choir trip, and collaborates with the Director of Children’s Ministry in helping to lead Vacation Bible School.

Our vision
Our vision for children and youth music at All Saints’ is to build upon this array of music opportunities such that they might be open to children of all musical abilities and backgrounds. We value music in the lives of our children and youth as a way to glorify God and grow in relationship, and we wish to draw the best out of every child within a culture that is non-competitive and prizes the whole community over individual accolades or performance. We foster a safe environment for all children and youth of all backgrounds and identities to be accepted and celebrated. We imagine further expansion of our music programs for children and youth potentially to encompass summer music camps, further integration of our children and youth choirs into Sunday worship, the establishment of a new service for very young children and their families, and opportunities for music education for all children and youth including those who may not ordinarily have access to quality music education from across the city of Atlanta. Our desire is to call a new Director of Children and Youth Music to All Saints’ who will seek to build on a strong foundation and be ambitious for us to expand the ways by which music has the power to build community and deepen faith.

The music team
The Director of Children and Youth Music is a member of a talented music department at All Saints’, serving alongside a full-time Associate Director of Music, and a full-time Director of Music who oversees all aspects of music at All Saints’ and to whom the Director of Children and Youth Music reports. The Director of Children and Youth Music oversees a professional accompanist who plays for Wednesday and Sunday choir rehearsals, assists in handbell rehearsals, and accompanies on Sundays when one of the Children and Youth Choirs is singing during worship as well as on other occasions throughout the church year.

Other colleagues
The Director of Children and Youth Music also works closely with our Director of Children’s Ministry and our Youth Director, serving as part of the Formation staff team as well as the Music staff team. Beyond these two teams, the Director of Children and Youth Music is part of a 30-person gifted and committed staff community, and plays a full part in liturgical planning, church event planning and other work with fellow staff in the life of a highly active church community. All of our staff at All Saints’ enjoy a flexible work place where we seek to balance our professional commitments with our first vocations to family and home life. Most staff work one day from home each week, and our work culture is grounded in mutual trust and respect.

Resources
The resources made available to the Director of Children and Youth Music include: a large, dedicated rehearsal space for vocal choirs and handbells and a dedicated office; a choral library of over 700 children and youth anthems (unison/2pt/SAB/SABT); two acoustic pianos for rehearsal; one digital piano; 4 sets of handbells (2 sets of Malmark handbells, 1 set of Schulmerich handbells, 1 set of Malmark choir chimes); and various other instruments and percussion (multiple djembes of various sizes, a bass xylophone, various barred instruments, conga, bongos, hand drums, etc.). There is also an annual budget for Children and Youth Music to cover purchases of choral music, handbell music, teaching supplies, robe replacement, gift Bibles and hymnals, crosses, Youth Choir trips, instrumental maintenance and tuning, dinners, treats and other costs associated with the program.

Requirements
Applicants will possess at least five years of experience as a music educator in either a church, school or some other equivalent setting. Applicants will also be highly proficient in teaching singing, and comfortable on the piano in order to lead sectional rehearsals. It is preferred that candidates have a Master’s level education in music education or equivalent. Successful applicants will have a track record of pastoral sensitivity, excellent communication skills and a desire to see the programs they lead thrive. It is expected that candidates will have varied experience and expertise across age ranges, and an openness to develop expertise teaching age levels they are less familiar with.

Compensation
Annual salary will be $65,000-$70,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Healthcare, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, and pension benefits will be provided as per denominational standards. Professional development funds will also be provided. The position is year-round with 20 days paid vacation per year, 21 holidays, and 10 days for continuing education.

To find out more about All Saints’, please visit our website: https://allsaintsatlanta.org/

Church of the Ascension in Cartersville is Seeking a Parish Administrator

The Episcopal Church of the Ascension is a growing church in Cartersville, Georgia. We are an active church in the community with over 200 members. We also host the Red Door Food Pantry. Approximately 10 volunteers help support the administrative work of the congregation.

The role of Parish Administrator is crucial to the life and work of this church. The Parish Administrator supports the Rector (Head Pastor) and the Vestry (Church Council) by coordinating and executing the operational areas of the parish office, which includes administrative, financial, communication, and office management responsibilities. The Parish Administrator’s support enables the Rector and Vestry to carry out their ministries in the parish.

The Parish Administrator coordinates community relations, including established members, newcomers, community leaders, and the public. Therefore, the Parish Administrator must be open and welcoming to all people, as well as an excellent internal and external communicator. This position requires a high level of organization and the ability to critically evaluate and prioritize multiple tasks and projects. Finally, this position requires leadership ability as the Parish Administrator is directly responsible for the planning and supervising of all office volunteers.

Qualifications
• Administrative Experience: 2 years (required)
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and presentation skills (required)
• Be able to use QuickBooks (required)
• Knowledge of Database software; spreadsheet software; word processing software, and social media applications (required)
• Possess a high energy level with a strong results-oriented and focused work ethic (required)
• Project Management: 1 year (preferred)
• Knowledge of the Episcopal Church or similar denomination (preferred)

Pay and Benefits
• $25,000 – $26,500 salary
• Employee Pension
• Generous paid time off and holidays

Schedule
Monday through Thursday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (24 hours per week)

Overall Leadership
• Be the public face of the Church of the Ascension for all who contact or visit the church
• Delegate achievable tasks to office volunteers with clear communication and expectations
• Practice strict confidentiality when it comes to sensitive issues in the life of the parish
• Regularly maintain set office hours and practice dependability overall

Administrative
• Coordinate requests for information via email, telephone, and in-person visits
• Attend staff meeting, communications meeting, and comprehensive calendar meetings
• Maintain and manage the online parish calendar
• Maintain and update all parish records
• Coordinate with vendors as delegated by the Rector and Wardens
• Sort and distribute incoming mail
• Maintain employment records in a secure location
• Submit congregational reports to the diocese and bishop in a timely manner
• Assist with the coordination of ministry schedules, including sending reminders to those scheduled
• Maintain and update communication platforms, such as the parish website, social media pages, electronic newsletters, and printed materials on a regular basis
• Assist with preparing and distributing congregational communications, such as pastoral letters, holiday mailings, fundraising appeals, and stewardship campaign materials
• Create public facing marketing information
• Create and print bulletins for Sunday services, special services, and for all special events.
• Gather leader reports for the Annual Parish Meeting, and assemble them into the official published report
• Promote the use of the Realm (church management software) to the congregation, and help parishioners sign up and participate in Realm
• Schedule all use of the building for internal and external groups
• Create, execute, and maintain any building-use agreements for outside groups
• Ensure the parish hall, parish office, in are organized and equipped with all necessary items in their proper place
• Tour the church building and campus weekly, taking note of any issue that requires follow-up
• Organize and manage the parish’s custodial and landscaping needs, as well as provide support to the Buildings and
Grounds Chairperson identifying any needed repairs
• Update building permit in April and October of each year

Finance
• Maintain all financial files of the church, including deposits and invoices
• Submit completed financial reports to the Treasurer, the Finance Committee, and the Vestry in time for monthly meetings
• Manage online giving
• Pay invoices in a timely manner
• Reconcile and close the previous month’s books
• Submit the parochial report each year in accordance with diocesan guidelines and coordinating with various parish leaders and staff
• Submit payroll to ADP in a timely manner
• Prepare files for audit each year
• Send out quarterly statements to parishioners
• Send out end-of-year statements, gift letters, and IRS forms
• Collaborate with the Treasurer in the annual budget process
• Track and maintain receipts for purchases made with parish charge accounts
• Send thank you letters for donations and notify family or persons of memorial and in honor of donations

How to apply
Submit a cover letter, resume, and three business references to:
adyer@ascensioncartersville.org by March 1, 2024

Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Athens is Seeking a Full-Time Director of Music

Emmanuel Episcopal Church is the oldest Episcopal Church in the Athens area. With a long history of musical excellence, Emmanuel embarked upon a capital campaign to build a new organ utilizing pipes from the previous Schantz organ that was removed and stored when the sanctuary was renovated. After a successful campaign, Emmanuel contracted with the Peragallo Pipe Organ Company to build the new organ which will be installed in early 2024.

We are now seeking a full time Director of Music with experience in the liturgical tradition, who will continue to build the music ministry at Emmanuel. The Director of Music is a critical linchpin in the overall worship program and will serve as both organist and choir director. We seek to broaden our musical programs to children and youth, and to offer musical programs to our community. We also hope the new Director of Music will help broaden the appeal of our music program by engaging in the broader Athens music community.

The Position
Title: Director of Music
Reports to: The Reverend Katie Bradshaw, Rector
Basis: Full-time
Compensation: Commensurate with education and experience

Responsibilities

Worship
• In collaboration with the Rector and worship team, select and plan music for all services.
• Lead music for worship with confidence and grace. Specifically, our Sunday morning services at 8:30a.m. and 10:30a.m.; special services during Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Holy Week. Play and direct the music for funerals, weddings, occasional diocesan services, and other ceremonies.
• Accompany and provide input/direction for weddings and funerals for church members as needed.
• To collaborate with the Hispanic Ministry for their Sunday 12:30p.m. service, and any other special services throughout the year.

Leadership
• Be a pastoral presence for the choir, musicians, and those in your area of supervision.
• Build up the choir, both in numbers and a sense of connection with one another and with the Director.
• Leverage the talented group of musicians and singers already in the parish. Use others’ strengths and empower them to further our mission.
• Recruit staff singers, musical interns, and musicians to enhance our program.
• Support, encourage, and oversee our children’s choirs working with volunteer and music interns to ensure an active program that involves singers of all ages.
• Represent Emmanuel in the broader community, in the diocese, at conferences, and in professional organizations.
• Bring energy and openness to the role, knowing that in the church one must adapt.
• Encourage others to voice viewpoints and be willing to take on advice and feedback.

Administration
• Serve as a core member of the team and engage fully with other members of the staff and the congregation.
• Attend weekly staff meetings, liturgical planning meetings, and other meetings which may arise.
• Oversee maintenance and care of our pipe organ, pianos, handbells, and other instruments used in worship.
• Supervise and guide all music interns, volunteer children choir leaders, and all other paid staff in the music program.
• Work with the Rector, Treasurer, and Finance Chair to develop an annual music ministry budget.
• Manage the music ministry budget throughout the year.
• Manage and maintain the choral library and choir room.
• Collaborate with the Rector and lay leaders to envision and plan music programs and participate in long-term visioning.
• Commit to annual continuing education courses that will further your personal and musical knowledge and growth.

Requirements
• The successful applicant will bring demonstrated experience to all areas of the position, including liturgical organ playing, choral directing, chorister training, communication and organization.
• He/she must be an accomplished church organist with compelling skills in congregational and choral accompaniment, liturgical improvisation, and solo organ playing.
• She/he must be equally skilled in choral conducting, able to convey interpretation clearly through gesture, and to model and elicit healthy vocal production from singers of all ages.
• They must be an empathetic and effective teacher of music, a clear and kind communicator and collaborator with musicians and parishioners alike, and an organized leader and manager.
• Evidence of both musical and interpersonal skills in prior employment is essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in Music, Music Education, or Sacred Music (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of the Anglican music tradition, and the Episcopal worship service.
• Successful experience working with volunteers at various levels.

Benefits
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Health insurance and retirement benefits offered through the Episcopal Church.
• Continuing education expenses and continuing education paid time off.
• Director is provided with a computer and office space attached to the choir rehearsal room.

To apply:
• Applicants should provide a cover letter of one to two pages, and a CV to The Rev. Katie
Bradshaw at rev.katie@emmanuelathens.org
Or mail to: 498 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA 30601.
• Links to samples of organ playing, hymn accompaniment, and choral conducting.
• Confidential references will be solicited later in the search process.

The Church of The Ascension in Cartersville is Seeking a Director of Music

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.

All Saints' Episcopal Church is Seeking a Director of Music

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/

St. Teresa Episcopal Church in Acworth is Seeking a Director of Youth Ministry

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. 

St. Teresa Episcopal Church in Acworth, GA is Seeking an Organist/Director of Music

\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.

 

St. Luke's Episcopal in Atlanta is Hiring a Nursery Staff Position

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

St. Catherine's Episcopal in Marietta, GA is Seeking an Organist/Choirmaster

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.

Apply Here

Church of the Nativity in Fayetteville is Seeking Nursery Staff

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 is Seeking an Organist/Music Director

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.

All Saints' Episcopal Church in Midtown Atlanta is Seeking a Facilities Manager

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.

Episcopal Preaching Foundation is Seeking a Program Director for The Preaching Congregation
The Episcopal Preaching Foundation has secured a five-year $829,000 grant from the Lilly Endowment to refine and pilot test The Preaching Congregation program.

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.

Christ Church Episcopal is Seeking a Director of Youth and Children's Ministry

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 Atlanta is Seeking a Part-Time Organist/Pianist and Choir Director

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

St. Augustine of Canterbury, Morrow, GA is Seeking a Part-Time Organist

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

St. Mary and St. Martha of Bethany is Seeking a Director of Music/Organist

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 Episcopal Church is Seeking a Director of Youth Ministry

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 Seeks an Organist/Director of Music

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 is Seeking a Part-Time Church Administrator

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.

Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross is Seeking a Secretary

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 Episcopal Church is Seeking a Bookkeeping Assistant

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.