Positions Available
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Minister of Music (organist/choir director): Emmanuel UCC Church , Center Square , P.O. Box 356, Abbottstown. Experience preferred. Must play organ and piano. Responsible for directing Adult choir and selecting music for same, coordinate Sunday Worship music in cooperation with minister. 10:15 Sunday worship service (9:30 during summer months) plus additional special services for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Lent. Wednesday choir rehearsal. Additional stipend for Weddings and Funerals. Allen organ. Four week vacation. Salary—$10,000 per year. Mail resume to above address or e-mail to eucca-town@juno.com. Inquiries may be directed to the church office at (717) 259-9614.
Director of Music: Grace United Church of Christ, 1947 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. Contact Rev. Rachel G. Hackenberg. (717) 397-1012 Grace UCC is opening its search for a half-time Director of Music. Regular responsibilities include music leadership for Sunday morning worship and all special services; also leadership and accompaniment for adult, youth and children's choirs. The congregation seeks a musician with strong skills across a wide range of music, with choir directing experience and demonstrated abilities on organ, piano and keyboard.
Organist: Asbury United Methodist Church is seeking a part-time Organist. Responsibilities include but are not limited to 2 weekly traditional worship services, weekly choir rehearsals as well as special worship events. Preference will be given to candidates with related music degrees and prior worship team experience. Interested applicants can e-mail resumes to info@asburyyork.org or fax to 717.846.2731 or mail to Asbury UMC 340 E. Market St. York, PA 17403. If you would like more information please feel free to call 717-843-0733.
Cantor: St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Spring and Union Streets, Middletown, PA, 17057. Liturgical ELCA congregation. Provide organ and piano music and direct the choirs. 3 manual Austin pipe organ, Steinway grand piano. Two Sunday services per week; special services for church festivals and holy times. Currently liturgy and hymns: LBW, WOV, and ELW, and access to the planning resource Sundays and Seasons from Augsburg Fortress. The adult choir practices Wednesday evenings September to May with summers off. Current music ministry includes adult, youth and children’s choirs. Cantor oversees and serves as resource for volunteers in choir leadership positions. Cantor is responsible for music in all areas: Saturday evening, Sunday morning, mid-week services and Vacation Bible School. Position will begin January 2009. Salary for this 20 hr/wk position is negotiable and commensurate with experience; currently budgeted as maximum $14,000. A service orientation is sought. Please submit letter of interest and resume (including educational background and experience) to Ann Swartz, Cantor Search Committee, at the church, or by email at als25@comcast.net. Provide telephone contact information and times you can be reached if you wish to discuss.
Organist or Organist/Choir Director: St. James Lutheran Church, 53 Chestnut Street, Lebanon, 17042 is seeking an organist or Organist/Choir Director. We are a growing congregation looking for a liturgical organist who can lead the congregation in worship. The organ is a rebuilt Mohler, two manual, Baroque style pipe organ. For questions about the position and a job description, please contact Elsa Quanbeck, search committee at 717-933-9211 or quanbeck@comcast.net .
Organist: Charlton Church in Harrisburg is seeking an organist to play for its 2 traditional services and accompany the choir. If you are interested, send resume to Charlton Church at 5920 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg, Pa. 17112. If you would like more information about the position, contact the church office at 717-545-2000.
Music Minister/ Organist: St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church in Middletown seeks a music minister/organist for its existing worship program. St. Michael's is a small congregation seeking to re-grow over time. Hymnody and Prayer Book Service Music is our first priority. Other skills and interests will enhance our worship. One Sunday service (9:30 AM) and limited holyday services (Christmas, Holy Week) as needed. Some joint planning time needed. Electronic organ and piano. Modest part-time salary offered along with very collaborative style of parish ministry. We may be tiny but we are mighty! For more information, contact Rev. Dr. David A. Zwifka at dazwifka@comcast.net or 717 319-7717 (cell).
Organist needed in Hanover: St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church is seeking to fill the position of Part-time Church Organist. Duties include playing one service per week, one night per week for choir practice, and additional holiday worship services throughout the year. For full information regarding job description, terms and salary, please contact our church office (717) 637-8904 or by email at stmarkhanover@yahoo.com [Webmaster's note: This church's organ is a beautiful J. W. Steere rebuilt by Moller and further enlarged over the years. Virgil Fox was organist in this church from 1934-1935 playing this organ.]
Director of Adult Bells: Camp Hill United Methodist Church. To identify, recruit, equip and deploy persons for ministry in Camp Hill United Methodist Church with primary responsibility for organizing and leading Adult Bell Choirs and continuing to elevate the quality and variety of worship music in the church. Responsibilities: Strive to develop as a servant leader through means such as worship, prayer and Bible study, involvement in a small group for spiritual growth, and faithful stewardship of time, talent, and treasure. Work respectfully as a member of a team with other church staff in a way that will provide support for the team while helping to meet the goals and fulfill the vision and mission of the church. Preparation of special music and hymns for worship. Manage Adult Bell Choirs rehearsals and performances. In concert with the Director of Music plan CHUMC music (regular and special occasions). Provide training for new ringers. Attend regular planning meetings with Music Department leaders. Develop budget for Adult Bell Choirs with Director of Music and Church Administrator. Maintain expenditures within budget. Keep the administrative staff informed of music/events for purpose of calendar, weekly church bulletin, and church communications. Coordinate with the church music leaders, in setting priorities for the Department. Other duties as assigned by the Music Director and Lead Pastor. Qualifications: Proven musician and performer; Degree in music (preferred); Experienced as a director of bell and vocal choirs Physical Dynamics of Position: Able to meet physical demands of extended rehearsals and worship services; Able to lift, bend, carry packages and equipment All CHUMC staff must obtain a Criminal Record Check and Pa Child Abuse History Clearance showing no reportable incidents.
Interested candidates send a letter of application along with a resume to: Mr. Keith T. Roden, Director of Sanctuary Music, Camp Hill United Methodist Church, 417 South 22nd Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
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Grace Lutheran Church, Charles & High Street, Red Lion, is looking for a full-time/shared organist/ director. If interested, please call 244-5987 or email: Jessie Fishel: sgtref@aol.com
Organist/Choir Director: Zwingli UCC, 403 West King St., East Berlin, PA 17316. 2 manual Moller organ. Contact Pastor Margaret for more information at 717-259-0623 or email pastor@zwingliucc.org
Organist: The Harrisburg First Church of the Brethren is seeking an organist for their 9 AM Traditional Sunday Service. The church is located at 219 Hummel Street in Harrisburg. Responsibilities include accompanying the adult choir at their Thursday evening rehearsal, September through May; working with the pastor and choir director on seasonal music, special services and hymn selections. Salary is based upon ability and experience. The church has a Reuter Pipe Organ. Interested persons may contact the church office at (717) 234-0415. Letters of interest and experience summary may be sent to the church: 219 Hummel St Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17104.
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