Employment Opportunities
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Providence Church
Daniel Island, SC
Providence Church Daniel Island seeks an Organist to join our Music Ministry. Providence Church is a 350 Member congregation located on Daniel Island affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. The church is seeking an organist for our traditional worship service.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
1. The organist will provide keyboard music for all worship services and accompany the Adult Choir during worship in coordination with the Minister of Music and the Senior Pastor.
2.The organist may direct the Adult Choir in the absence of the Minister of Music. This position includes special worship services such as: Thanksgiving Service, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Christmas Eve services.
3. The organist will accompany regular Adult Choir rehearsals on Wednesday nights and may lead the rehearsals in the absence of the Minister of Music.
4.The organist will assist the Minister of Music in special music presentations and rehearsals with guest musicians.
5. Time off is to be coordinated with the Minister of Music. The organist will have 4 paid Sundays off per year.
6. Salary is negotiable. Please email inquiries to Minister of Music David Richardson at: drichardson@dorchester2.k12.sc.us
Instruments:
Hammerbourg tracker organ with Two manuals and Full AGO pedal board.
Grotian Steinweg Grand piano in the sanctuary.
Yamaha U1D piano in the Choir Room.
Grace Episcopal Church
Anderson, SC
Organist/Choir Master Open Position
Requirements:
- 15-hr per week Sunday duties
- 1 Sunday service – 10:30 AM
- Wednesday night choir practice – 6:30 PM
Organ:
- Cornel Zimmer hybrid (2000) pipe organ
- 25 pipe ranks, 37 digital Walker Technology ranks
- Great, Swell, Solo, Pedal
Compensation/Other:
- 15-hr per week including Sunday duties
- Approximately $30,000
- Details to be determined between church and applicant
Contact:
William Scott, Interim Organist
Scottwn2003@yahoo.com
or
Fr. Jack Hardaway, Rector
frjackh4@gmail.com
NOTE: Full job description available upon request
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Johns Island, SC
Job Posting: Interim Accompanist – Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Location: Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3871 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island, SC
Position: Interim Accompanist
Duration: June – July 2025
Schedule: Accompaniment for 3 weekend Masses (Saturday 5:30pm, Sunday 9:00am & 11:00am) with potential for additional liturgies as needed.
Holy Spirit Catholic Church is seeking a skilled and reliable interim accompanist to support our music ministry during the months of June and July 2025. This is a temporary position to provide musical accompaniment primarily for weekend liturgies, with the possibility of additional services such as weddings, funerals or unanticipated liturgies.
Responsibilities:
·Provide piano or organ accompaniment for congregational singing and choir/cantor during weekend Masses
·Collaborate with ministry leaders to prepare liturgical music selections
·Attend brief rehearsals as needed prior to or following services
·Be available on occasion for additional liturgies (weddings, funerals, unanticipated Masses)
·Enhance the worship experience through high-quality and prayerful music
Qualifications:
·Proficiency in piano and/or organ
·Familiarity with Catholic liturgy and sacred music
·Experience working with choirs and cantors preferred
·Dependability, professionalism, and good communication skills
Compensation: Commensurate with experience and services rendered
Future Opportunities:
Candidates interested in future music ministry roles, including a forthcoming permanent position, are encouraged to apply.
To apply or request more information, please contact the parish secretary, Jeanne Davis at office@holyspiritsc.org or (843) 768-0357
Grace Episcopal Church
Anderson, SC
Organist/Choir Master Open Position
Requirements:
- 15-hr per week Sunday duties
- 1 Sunday service – 10:30 AM
- Wednesday night choir practice – 6:30 PM
Organ:
- Cornel Zimmer hybrid (2000) pipe organ
- 25 pipe ranks, 37 digital Walker Technology ranks
- Great, Swell, Solo, Pedal
Compensation/Other:
- 15-hr per week including Sunday duties
- Approximately $30,000
- Details to be determined between church and applicant
Contact:
William Scott, Interim Organist
Scottwn2003@yahoo.com
or
Fr. Jack Hardaway, Rector
frjackh4@gmail.com
NOTE: Full job description available upon request