Organist / Choir Director: Grace Lutheran Church in Red Lion, PA is searching for a part-time position; 12-15 hours per week. Proficiency on both pipe organ and piano is required. Responsibilities include providing keyboard and adult-choir leadership for one weekly Sunday morning worship service as well as special worship services throughout the year. Salary is in the $15,000 range is negotiable and competitive. Interested persons can submit resumes, including references to: Organist Search Sub Committee, P.O. Box 58, Red Lion, PA 17356  [Listed 1/30/2012].

 

Assistant Director of Music: Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church (MPC) is seeking an individual to assist the Director of Music in the fulfillment of the church’s music program. The duties and responsibilities primarily include rehearsing and directing the choirs (Chancel, Women’s, Youth, and Children’s).  Opportunities also exist for playing the organ and or piano for worship service. These duties are normally performed during a 20-hour workweek.  Individuals wishing to apply for the position should complete the MPC Application for Employment, which may be obtained by contacting Connie Sutton, MPC Office Manager, at 717-697-0351 or on the MPC website. www.mechpresby.org, and submitting the application, all required clearances, and a letter of interest to:  Mrs. Connie Sutton, Office Manager, Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church, 300 East Simpson Street, Mechanicsburg, Pa 17055.  [Listed 1/17/2012].

 

Organist / Adult Choir Director: Zion Lutheran Church (ELCA), Enola PA, a musically passionate and warm congregation with average worship attendance of 75-80, seeks to welcome an organist/adult choir director to lead vibrant liturgical worship in this small suburban congregation.  Resources include a 4-manual Allen digital organ, a devoted adult choir (10-12 persons), an enthusiastically singing congregation, a supportive worship and music committee and a very musical pastor who appreciates collaboration between musician and pastor.  Needed is someone who views worship music as a ministry and who demonstrates musical and leadership skills. Part time: one Sunday service + choir rehearsals. Additional services during Advent, Lent and Holy Week. Position available March 1, 2012.  For a complete job description or to apply, contact Pastor Gwenn Trout at 717-732-9652 or pastorgwenn@verizon.net. [Listed 1/05/2012].

 

Director of Music: Zion Lutheran Church, Dauphin, is seeking an enthusiastic person for the position of Director of Music (keyboard and choir director). This is a part-time position consisting of 10-14 hours per week. Candidate needs proficiency on both organ and piano. Responsibilities include one Sunday morning worship service per week as well as special worship services during the year, and rehearsing the adult choir. Candidate shall demonstrate the ability to sight read music, will have knowledge of Lutheran theology, liturgical practice, and use of music in worship. The successful candidate will also have experience and competency directing a choir, will be able to work well with others, and must pass a background check. Salary is negotiable and competitive. A complete job description is available from the church office at 717-921-8111. Interested persons should send their completed resume including references to Zion Lutheran Church, P. O. Box 5, Dauphin, PA 17018 - Attention Worship & Music Committee.  [Listed 12/18/2011].

 

Organist:  Christ United Methodist Church in Shippensburg, PA is looking to fill a part-time Organist position.  Primary responsibilities include providing organ music for all regularly scheduled worship services, accompanying the choir at rehearsals and worship services, providing music at special events (i.e. weddings, funerals, etc.), selecting, rehearsing, and playing appropriate music for the liturgical seasons of the church calendar, and attending meetings of the Worship Committee and offer guidance and direction as necessary.  Preferred skills/qualifications include successful clearances associated with Acts 34 and 151, compliance with Safe Sanctuary policies, competency in organ, piano, keyboard, experience in accompanying soloists/choir, and a genuine willingness to work in partnership with Pastor, SPPRC, and Choir Director.  Please send your resume via e-mail to Pastor Mike Weigel at christpastormike@comcast.net or contact the church office at (717) 532-6850. [Listed 12/5/2011].

 

Organist / Choir Director: Greencastle Presbyterian Church, located in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, is searching for a classically trained musician with an appreciation for both traditional and contemporary worship.  Responsible for directing choir and bells.  Strong proficiency with organ and piano, and experience in a broad range of musical traditions.  Applicants will be auditioned.  Part-time salary of $10,000 - $12,000.  For an application, please call the church office:  717-597-8333. [Listed 11/17/11].

 

Organist / Choir Director: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, a vibrant and growing parish, is seeking a trained and experienced organist.  This position will lead an adult choir and either a youth or bell choir.  This is a 16 hr/week position and would be attractive to a student or flex-time candidate.  The successful candidate should be available one-half day/week for staff meetings and funerals.  Our music instrument is a three-manual Buch/Walker organ.  Salary range is $17,500 - $19,000, based on training/experience.  Interested candidates should send their resumes to:  The Rev. Dr. David Robson, Rector, at djr6@comcast.net.  The church number is 717-843-3868. [Listed 11/10/11].

 

Church Musician: St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Lewisburg, has an opening for a Church Musician who provides a vital presence in the weekly Sunday morning traditional worship celebration. Candidates shall demonstrate proficiency on organ/piano, ability to sight-read music, dependability, flexibility, and experience in Christian worship. Salary will be commensurate with performance ability and experience. A complete job description is available from the church office (570-524-5011, spumc@dejazzd.com). The Church Musician shall be responsible for selecting worship music, preparation, and involvement in the Sunday worship service, in addition to occasional worship services (i.e. Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve). The Church Musician may be asked to accompany for weddings and funerals, as available, with additional compensation provided. Those interested will send a resume' to St. Paul's U.M. Church, 42 S. Fourth Street, Lewisburg, PA  17837. [Listed 11/10/11].