Positions Available

Listings in this column appear for a maximum of 90 days and then are removed unless an extension is requested. When a listing is removed, therefore, it does not necessarily mean that the position has been filled. To submit a listing, contact our Referral Service Director, Betty Girardeau

PROVIDENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
901 South Providence Road
Richmond, VA, 23235
Seeking part-time Director of Music/organist for two Sunday services, three weekly rehearsals (Chancel Choir, Women's Ensemble, Handbells) and one bi-weekly rehearsal as well as special services during the year according to the church calendar. Allen 3 manual organ bought in 2000. Salary $22,000 per year. Applicants for either organist/accompanist or Music/Choir Director will also be considered. A cover letter and resume should be sent to Mr. Rob Heare at baark702@verizon.net. A job description is posted at www.providenceumc.net.

SKIDAWAY ISLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
54 Diamond Causeway
Savannah, Georgia, 31411
Seeking full time Director of Music Ministries for two traditional Sunday services and 3-4 special liturgical services per year, weekly adult choir rehearsal, rehearsals for two handbell choirs, and two children's choirs. Need to develop music opportunities for youth from grades 6 to 12. Three manual Allen MDS 60 organ in the main sanctuary, and an Allen C6 organ in the chapel. Other instruments include a Yamaha grand piano in the sanctuary and Kawai baby grand pianos in both the choir room and fellowship hall. Candidate should hold a degree in music, preferably a Masters Degree and 3 to 5 years experience in church music. Salary range from $60,000 to $65,000 per annum including benefits. Applicants should send resume including education, previous church music related positions, and at least three professional or educational references along with a CD, DVD, or standard cassette of the applicant playing the following: "Prelude in Classic Style" by Gordon Young, any Bach prelude, "Hallelujah Chorus", "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" from the United Methodist hymnal including verse 2 with a free harmonization, verse 3 with a descant, and verse 4 modulating to the key of C sharp. Piano pieces should include hymns "Wake, Awake for Night is Flying" (p.720) and "O Day of Peace that Dimly Shines" (p. 729) as well as a piece from Handel's "Messiah." Contact Ron Medinger C/O Skidaway Island United Methodist Church at the above address or by calling days at 912-598-8460 or evenings at 912-604-0098, or via e-mail at rmedinger@aol.com.

ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Tappahannock, VA, 22566
Seeking part-time organist for 1 Sunday service (Eucharist 3 Sundays, Morning Prayer 1 Sunday) with special services throughout the church year. Rogers 805C 2 manual electronic organ. Applicant should have knowledge of and experience with Episcopal liturgy. Salary range $12,000 to $13,000 per annum with 4 weeks paid vacation as well as book and music allowance and dues to professional associations. Contact either The Rev. Bill Pickering at (804)643-1025 or Haward Reisinger at (804)443-3738.

LOWER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
PO Box 98
Hartfield, VA, 23071 (near Deltaville)
Seeking organist for one traditional Sunday service and one mid-week choir rehearsals as well as standard seasonal services. Three manual new Rogers Trillium Masterpiece Series organ. Base salary $12,000 per year with 4 weeks paid vacation. Retired organist available for substituting as needed. Contact Klucas008@yahoo.com.