Faith Lutheran Church
John's Island, SC
Faith Lutheran Church, Maybank Highway near Bohicket, needs a regular organist or pianist for one 11 am service, no choir nor choir rehearsal. Pay is $200 a week for Sunday service and $40-$50 for Wednesday Advent/Lent services.
Pastor is leaving after Christmas and they have a sub through the middle of January. If available or interested contact Pastor Tom Cassem 843-469-3630 until Jan. 1 or after Jan. 1 Andrea Brisbin. 843-324-2595
Santee Presbyterian Church
Santee, SC
Santee Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian Church USA. We believe all people are equal in God’s eyes and it is the responsibility of all to share the good news of the Gospel. We are a small congregation with a 5 member women’s choir. The Director of Music is accountable to the Session through the Worship Committee and supervised by the Pastor. The Director of Music is responsible for the organization, implementation and direction of the overall music program. The current music program consists of organ/piano music and choir for the 1030 am Sunday Service and any special services (such as Christmas Eve, and Holy Week Services). The position requires sufficient time to be spent in planning and practice. This part time position is salaried.
Responsibilities
1. Work with the pastor and Worship Committee chair in planning and selecting music.
2. Direct the choir rehearsal with a minimum 1 hour practice session.
3. Play selected music for worship and special services.
4. Purchase music within the budget.
5. Maintain the music library in an orderly manner.
6. Observe all copyright laws.
7. Oversee the use and maintenance of the sanctuary piano, the Allen Organ, the Yamaha CLP745 and the practice piano.
8. Provide a minimum of two weeks’ notice for any planned absences.
9. Provide a minimum of thirty days’ notice to Santee Presbyterian Church if a termination of employee is requested.
Qualifications:
1. A degree in music is not required if proficiency in sight reading and an understanding of music theory is shown.
2. Either and ability to play an Allen Organ or the CLP745 is preferred.
3. Applicant should be familiar or willing to learn the traditions of the Reformed Church worship and liturgy to guide selection and presentation of music to better communicate the Presbyterian Church (USA) understanding of the Gospel as God's news for ALL people.
4. Demonstrate the ability to conduct rehearsals with the choir.
5. Provide a resume of prior experience as a music director or high recommendation from current or recent instructors.
6. A criminal background check is a requirement of employment.
Compensation:
1. The annual salary will be negotiated upon a Five (5) to hour work week. State and Social Security taxes will be withheld in accordance with applicable Federal and State law and any W-4 on file for the employee.
2. A travel allowance may be offered for those traveling over 25 miles each way.
3. The Director of Music will be payed monthly by electronic deposit.
Benefits:
Vacation will be negotiated at the time of the interview. A minimum of 6 weeks will be allowed and time of year determined by employees needs and preferences.
Performance Review:
This document shall be reviewed annually by the Pastor and the Worship Committee Chair to ensure it reflects expectations and duties of the Music Director. A performance review will be conducted annually by the Employee Committee of the Session.
Santee Presbyterian Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Organists who wish to be placed on the Substitute List must be Charleston Chapter members in good standing. If you would like to be added to this list, please contact us.
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