Jobs and Substitutes

Part Time Director of Music/Organist/Choir Director - Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church (CELC) of Linglestown. Description: CELC is seeking a skilled and passionate individual to serve as Director of Music/Organist/Choir Director for our Lutheran congregation within the Lower Susquehanna Synod. The chosen candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing our worship experience through their musical talents, leadership abilities, and commitment to the Lutheran tradition. The Director of Music develops and leads the worship music ministry for our church, in consultation with the Pastor and the members of the Worship and Music Committee, and provides leadership to the church choirs by completing the following essential duties:
● Understand and participate applying music to enhance Evangelical Lutheran Churches of America Liturgy at CELC
● Select and plan music for weekly and other worship services
● Select and purchase music in accordance with the budget, schedule, and conduct rehearsals for the adult choir and children’s choir
● Participate in the planning process of service with the Pastor and Worship and Music Committee
● Prepare the schedule of organists covering all services that require an organist
● Recruit or assist with recruiting members for all musical groups associated with the church
● Salary 15,000 - 18,000 depending upon education and experience
For additional information, please contact Donna Murray at dlm6122@comcast.net or 717-645-3341. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, application, and resume to Pastor Sean Titus at the Church Office at 1214 Crosby Street, Linglestown, PA 17112 or submit via email to pastor@churchonthehilltop.org. [Listed 3/22/2024]

Organist - Palmyra First United Methodist Church, 520 East Birch Street, Palmyra is looking for an organist for our Sunday 10:30 am service along with other duties to complete our worship experience.
Responsibilities:
- Provide organ/piano accompaniment during church services and events
- Play appropriate music for hymns, and other musical selections
- Collaborate with the pastor to enhance the overall musical experience
- Attend rehearsals and practice sessions as required
- Maintain and care for the church's organ
Skills:
- Proficient in playing the organ with a strong understanding of music theory
- Ability to read sheet music and chord charts
- Experience in playing for church services or similar events
- Familiarity with a variety of musical styles, including traditional hymns and contemporary worship songs
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with the pastor and other musicians.
Future endeavor wanting to work with a choir or bell choir is a plus.
If you are passionate about music, have a heart for worship, and possess the necessary skills, we would love to hear from you. Join our team as a Church Organist and contribute to creating a meaningful worship experience for our congregation.
Job Type: Part-time
Weekly rate to include special services of Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and Easter services. Funerals and weddings would be compensated by the family or wedding couple. 
4 Weeks’ vacation not including special services throughout the year.
Salary based on job duties. Weekly $200 to $250 to start.
Send resume to: admin@palmyrafirst.org [Listed 3/2/24]

Organist/Pianist - Community Church, a small congregation in New Cumberland, seeks a Music Director (organist/pianist) to play for one Sunday service each week and for special services. We also will consider two or more musicians (alternating Sundays). This is a paid position (s) with salary commensurate with abilities. Reply to: sprc@communitycnc.org [Listed 3/1/24]

Organist / Pianist – Lebanon VA Medical Center Chapel - One or two musicians needed to provide organ/piano music for all Sunday services and special events in coordination with the Chaplain. A detailed contract is available from the Chaplain.  [Listed 1/17/2024]

Christopher Lehr, M.Div., BCC
Lebanon VA Medical Center 
Office: 717-272-6621 x4881 cell: 717-454-5054

Organist – Trinity United Church of Christ, 2340 State Street, East Petersburg, PA 17520. Position open on February 1, 2024. Trinity UCC, East Petersburg, PA seeks organist. Must demonstrate proficiency and professional competence in organ and piano performance, as well as choir accompaniment. Should have some knowledge of church liturgy. Candidate should have ability to work with others as a member of a team. Compensation dependent on skill, training and experience. The organ at Trinity is a two manual digital Allen organ. Salary Range $12,500-14,500. https://www.trinityeastpete.org/ministries/ministry-of-music/ [Listed 11/30/23]

Minister of Music (part-time), First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Carlisle, Pennsylvania (ELCA), www.firstlutherancarlisle.org:  In addition to serving as the organist for all worship services (on our well-maintained three-manual 56-rank Aeolian-Skinner Opus 1155), the Minister of Music directs the 15-member Chancel Choir and collaborates in worship planning. The successful candidate will have gifts in leading the liturgy and congregational hymn-singing (from Evangelical Lutheran Worship and All Creation Sings) and working with musicians of all ages and skill levels and good interpersonal skills. The 20-25 hour/week position (variable based on choir/church season) is expected to grow. Mid-point of salary range (based on experience and education) is $40,000. Health care and other benefits are available (employee only). For additional information contact Pastor Lisa Leber (pastor@firstlutherancarlisle.org or 717-215-6055). [Relisted 10/6/23]

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