Jobs and Substitutes
For information on jobs and substitutes, please contact Ellen Hunt, our placement director.
Organ substitutes listed are members in good standing of the Harrisburg AGO Chapter, though their qualifications have not been endorsed by the Chapter. It is the hiring organization’s responsibility to ask for specific information – education, experience, recent references, and to discuss these items with the chosen substitute. Click the following link to view the Substitute List.
The hiring organization and the organist should agree on a reasonable fee before the service. The Harrisburg Chapter does not publish a fee schedule.
Positions Available
Long-term Substitute Organist - Redeemer Lutheran Church at 500 Pearl Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 is seeking a long-term substitute organist to play at 3 to 4 services per month for $150 per service for 6 or more months, with the option of extending beyond that time with a salary commensurate with qualifications and any additional duties assumed. Those interested should contact Kim at rdeemerluth@yahoo.com. Please submit your name, address, phone #, email, as well as a record of your training, employment history and references. [Listed 9/3/24]
Cantor / Minister of Music · Trinity Lutheran Church, 527 Washington Street, Reading PA 19601
Hours per week: 40+
When position is available: December
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Contact Name: Pr. Hans E. Becklin
Summary of Position
Trinity’s Cantor / Minister of Music proclaims the gospel of Jesus Christ by developing, coordinating, and supervising the entire musical program of the congregation. Along with the other members of the Program Staff, s/he forms and develops the congregation’s common life, especially in the areas of worship and spirituality. S/he represents Trinity throughout Berks County and the region as an ambassador for the congregation. Read the full job description and timeline for applicants here.
Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience. Silver+ health plan through Portico Benefits Services (or, if waived due to spouse/partner’s coverage, a buy-out is offered); 6% match for retirement. Four weeks of paid vacation annually, including four Sundays. Two weeks of paid continuing education, including two Sundays.
About Trinity Lutheran Church
Trinity, founded in 1751, is a vibrant, liturgical congregation in the downtown of Pennsylvania’s fourth-largest city. Our landmark building, built in the last decade of the eighteenth century, pulses with music, worship, learning, and service. Our professional staff of eight (five full-time, including two ministers) works alongside our Vestry and committees to ensure excellence in all we do.
A regional congregation, our members travel from across the county to worship, learn, and serve with us. We are proudly Lutheran, and all that we do is centered on Christ’s call to us in Baptism and His presence in the Eucharist. Through our music-making, we offer a sacrifice of thanks and praise to God while also drawing closer to one another as siblings in Christ.
Our worship services, concerts, and other programming are produced in broadcast quality and can be seen on cable television in our region as well as on YouTube and Facebook. We have proudly been a Reconciling in Christ congregation for over two decades, making us one of the pioneering Lutheran churches in Pennsylvania to warmly embrace the LGBTQ+ community as valued and integral members of our Christian family. [LISTED 5/1/24]
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]
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To advertise a position with the Harrisburg Chapter, please contact our Placement Director Ellen Hunt.