PARISH CLERGY & INSTITUTIONAL OPENINGS:
PARISH CLERGY & INSTITUTIONAL OPENINGS:
LAY POSITIONS OPEN:
Organist/Choir Director: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Location: Maryville, TN
Job Category: Musician
Position Type: Part-Time
Reports to: Rector
About the position: St. Andrew’s is a stable, well-established parish with a open-minded congregation, ready to embrace new expressions of God’s enduring love. Our parishioners come from diverse backgrounds and localities. Some are native to Maryville, many from other areas of Tennessee and the US, drawn by career, family, and the natural beauty of the area. We are a parish who values music as an integral part of liturgy, and we love to sing together as a congregation. We have a deep and abiding appreciation for our rich Anglican musical heritage, but we also enjoy a broad range of musical expression in worship. We’re looking to continue to grow in a new direction with the help of an organist/choir director who has a mature faith, a gift for teaching, and a creative, collaborative spirit.
Compensation:
-St. Andrew’s currently pays $33,475/year for 20 hours of work/week, with additional fees for weddings and funerals
-pension according to Episcopal Church policy
-four weeks paid vacation, including 4 Sundays/year; 2 Sundays/year sick leave
Professional Requirements
-Bachelor’s degree preferred
-Familiarity with Episcopal/Anglican music and liturgy
-Experience with organ performance
-Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills
-A passion for helping others grow both musically and spiritually
Responsibilities
-Play organ and conduct choir for weekly 10:30 Sunday morning service and other special services (Christmas Eve, Holy Week. etc.) as needed
-Lead one choir rehearsal during the week and one on Sunday morning prior to the 10:30 service
-Select music for services, in consultation with the Rector
-Participate in weekly staff meetings
-Meet regularly with the Worship Committee and Rector for worship planning
-Assist in musical selection and play for weddings and funerals at a fee agreed upon by organist and rector
-Arrange for guest musicians as budget allows
-Arrange for supply organist/musician on Sundays off
-Oversee the arrangements for maintenance of St. Andrew’s instruments
-Maintain St. Andrew’s music library, or oversee volunteers maintaining the library
-Keep our One License account up to date with accurate info about any music broadcast in online services
-Participate in the life of St. Andrew’s community by attending coffee hour after Sunday services and other special parish events as able
-Prepare and oversee the annual budget for music program in collaboration with the Rector, Worship committee, and Finance committee
-Background check and completion of Safeguarding God’s Children required
To Apply
For inquiries or to apply, contact Senior Warden Sonya Marsh (slmarsh10@gmail.com). Please send a cover letter, resume, and electronic recordings (one of organ and one of organ and choir)
Part-time 16-18 hours/week
The Bookkeeper will be responsible for utilizing QuickBooks for the Grace Episcopal Church accounting operations. These involve processing receipts, accounts payable, bank/credit card reconciliation, monthly and annual financial reports and employee payroll including quarterly and annual reports.
The role includes use of the Breeze Church Management software to record donations and provide quarterly reports to donors. The position will coordinate with volunteers to carry out financial activities.
The Bookkeeper will report to the Rector, and work closely with the Parish Administrator, Rector, Treasurer and
Finance Committee Chair to ensure accurate bookkeeping.
Qualifications:
Interested applicants should email a resume and three references to the Rev. April Berends at aberends@saygrace.net.
Job Title: Nursery Workers
Reports to: Nursery Coordinator
Employment Classification: Contract Workers
Average Hours per Month: 5-8 Hours
Employment Status: Non-Exempt
Summary of Position:
To supervise the St. Paul’s Episcopal nursery for infants and young children on Sunday mornings and other worship times or programs. The focus of this job is to provide a safe, secure, a nurturing, clean, and efficient environment to care for the children at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Child care includes playing with the children or directing play, reading to the children, and exhibiting Christ-like patience, love, and understanding.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Work Environment:
Hours and Compensation:
To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to carly@stpaulschatt.org.
Sound Tech Operator
Episcopal Church of the Ascension, Knoxville, TN
Pay: $20/hour
Schedule: Sunday mornings, 10am-12 Noon.
The Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a reliable and skilled Sound Tech Operator. The operator will arrive 30 minutes before each service to ensure all audio equipment is functioning properly and will be responsible for managing the sound during the service. The ideal candidate is familiar with audio equipment and comfortable working in a liturgical setting. This position reports to Alexander Thomas and requires passing a background check. Familiarity with church services and prior experience with sound systems is preferred however training will be provided as needed.
This position pays $20/hour and requires working most Sunday mornings from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, along with additional services for special events such as funerals, Christmas, Easter, and a monthly Sunday evening service.
Responsibilities
Preferred Background
For all interested candidates, please email sara@knoxvilleascension.org.
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