Musician / Music Minister

The Worship Leader will also have the opportunity to build and grow a new music / worship program, together with strong clergy leadership, dedicated lay leaders and a congregation passionate about growing young. As an Episcopal church, Resurrection Parish (Ascension & St. George’s) is rooted in a particular liturgical tradition, but we’re looking for a joyful, inspiring, and gifted Worship Leader to lead us as we rejuvenate familiar pieces and learn new songs, all a part of our overall commitment to growing and growing young. Times may change subject to the new hire  Lead music in worship at other Holy Day liturgies: Ash Wednesday (1 evening), Christmas Eve (2 or 3 services that evening), Holy Week (Thursday and Friday evening before Easter)  Connect with and develop musical leadership in the congregation and surrounding community, coordinating musicians and musical leadership within each congregation (oftentimes collectively, within the parish)  Direct rehearsal(s) with musicians and engage with church leadership – and other musicians – in seasonal planning  Develop active knowledge of audio-visual systems and operations, and how to run those systems  Perform at parish weddings and funerals with right of first refusal  Coordinate maintenance of musical instruments, piano, organ, and related  Submit a brief annual report of the state of the music ministries for the concluding year  Work with Rector to develop a music / worship budget for upcoming year(s)  Research of musical selections, some organizational work, and some meetings may be handled via email and Zoom Qualifications The candidate should possess:  A strong sense of calling in one’s Christian spiritual life, and desire to mature in Christ  Joy at the opportunity to build a new music / worship ministry  Degree in music, or equivalent experience  Instrumentalist preferred, ideally keyboardist  Strong leadership skills and ability to build volunteer teams with members of varying skill levels  Flexibility and high level of improvisation; technical and artistic skill Annual Compensation & Benefits  Annual salary $26,000, and room to grow when the church grows! Church will invest in Yamaha Clavinova and integrated audio system with advanced capacity. To Apply Please submit a cover letter, resume, and any recordings or links to your work as a musician and leader in worship.