Organist and Choir Director (Part-time)

Purpose: To enrich the liturgical worship of the parish by developing and nurturing the music ministry of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church.

Requirements: Responsible for serving as the organist and choir director on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, minimum one hour weekly rehearsal (typically Wednesday 7-8 p.m.) and sufficient warm-up prior to services (typically Sunday 9-10 a.m.). Also responsible for special services throughout the church year, e.g., Christmas Eve services, Holy Week services (Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday), Easter Vigil, Easter Sunday, and other organist and choir supported services as may arise (e.g., Lessons & Carols). Completion of Diocese of Texas Safeguarding training course and background check. Bachelor of Music preferred but not required. Previous experience conducting a choir preferred but not required. Organ proficiency required.

Description of Instruments: Our organ is a three-manual Renaissance by Allen Organ Company, Model R320. Good Shepherd also possesses an upright Kawai piano and a four octave set of Schulmerich Handbells that can be used for Sunday worship.

Responsible to: The Rector: As the liturgical and administrative authority of the congregation, the Rector has sole oversight of all employees of the congregation.

Salary: Determined by ability, experience, and education. Annual salary starting at $25,000.

Conditions of Employment: Average ten (10) to twelve (12) hours per week (1/4 time position)

Benefits: Four (4) Sundays paid vacation, not to be taken on major church feasts, and one (1) Sunday sick leave, if needed, each calendar year. Note that a suitable replacement must be scheduled in consultation with the rector.

Budget: Additional funds may be provided for soloists, instrumentalists, instrument maintenance, music, and continuing education.

Necessary Attributes for the Organist and Choir Director:

• Must be reliable and committed to Christ in building the music program within the Anglican/Episcopal tradition.
• Must be able to play and direct music within the service for seamless worship.
• Must have knowledge and skill in the execution of hymnody, service music, anthems, solos, preludes, and postludes.
• Responsible for evaluating, choosing, and purchasing music suitable for the church and choir.
• Must be able to select and teach hymns, service music, and anthems using accepted choral directing practices.
• Must be able to work under the direction of the rector and with other clergy, choir members, and parish assistant.
• Should have a willingness to work with choristers of all ages.
• Assistance with weddings and funerals with first right of refusal and established fees.
• Schedule and be at all choir and soloists’ rehearsals.
• Recruit, train, and encourage new choir members.
• Coordinate and secure hiring of supplemental musicians (e.g., soloists and instrumentalists).
• Schedule and oversee the upkeep of instruments, especially by arranging for regular tunings, etc.
• Maintain order in the choir room and with the music library inventory.
• Maintain a regular schedule of personal rehearsal.
• Be willing to learn and offer creative solutions in order to advance musical excellence at Good Shepherd.
• Attend appropriate conferences for continuing education in consultation with the rector.
• May utilize church instruments for private lessons in consultation with rector.

For additional information and to apply:
Submit a resume and cover letter or direct questions to the Rev. Justin Briggle at jbriggle@gshepherd.net.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24,000.00 - $26,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 10 – 12 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24,000 - $26,000