ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, SALEM, VIRGINIA

Organist/Director of Music Wanted

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Salem, Virginia seeks a music director to further develop our established music program. The Music Director is an integral part of St. Paul’s ministry. The music program at St. Paul’s is grounded in the Episcopal tradition, while open to music from other repertoires when appropriate.

St. Paul’s was established in 1852. The current Church building was built in 1910 and our campus sits in the center of downtown Salem, Virginia. The organ in the church is a Noack, opus 126, 1994, Georgetown, MA, 20 stops/2 manual instrument. We also have a Steinway Grand Piano (1936) in the Nave and a five-octave set of Schulmerich Handbells and a three octave set of Malmark Choir Chimes.

The music director will be expected to sustain a good working relationship with the rector, choir, and staff. They must also have experience in choral directing and organ performance and experience in the Episcopal church is preferred.

Qualifications

Minimum Education - Bachelor’s Degree, preferred

Experience with choral directing and development of choral musicianship

Experience in organ performance

Experience working in the Anglican musical tradition is preferred

Experience working with youth/children’s choirs is a plus

Required Skills

The ideal candidate will possess a strong musicianship, including knowledge of church music, vocal instruction, conducting, rehearsal/time management, and instrumental proficiency. As a ministry leader they will create a spiritual foundation for the music program. Excellent communication skills and ability to interact well with clergy and staff, singers of all ages and abilities, and parishioners and visitors. This position requires a motivated, energetic person with commitment to excellence.

Duties

Coordinate the selection of all music with the rector

Provide music for weekly Sunday worship services

Provide music for weddings and funerals (additional compensation provided)

Lead weekly choir practice

Develop the chancel choir’s musicianship

Develop the bell choir’s musicianship

Develop and coordinate the children’s choirs

Provide details to the church office for preparation of service bulletins and review drafts for accuracy

Maintain and work within the budget for the choir and music programs

Arrange for tuning of all musical instruments

Manage and oversee the music library

Choose and purchase music within budgetary parameters

Communicate information about the music ministry within the parish

Attend weekly staff meetings and planning meetings

Set specific office hours with the understanding that part of the schedule will be flexible and determined by ministry schedule

This is a part-time position, approximately 30 hours per week

Salary negotiable depending on education and experience

Please send resume to:

Julia Hoover

Parish Administrator, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

42 East Main Street

Salem, VA 24153

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