POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN THE CHARLESTON AREA
CHARLESTON: ST. ANDREWS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
St. Andrews (3225 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414) has a choir director/organist/pianist position open immediately. There are two services at 8:45 and 11:15 with limited attendance. Both services are currently blended worship due to COVID. Choir rehearsals with four to five choir members are on Wednesdays at 6:30. Piano and electronic organ. Church number is (843) 766-1080. Email is standumc@gmail.com. They are also interested in subs or an interim. (Posted 2/20/2021)
St. Andrews (3225 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414) has a choir director/organist/pianist position open immediately. There are two services at 8:45 and 11:15 with limited attendance. Both services are currently blended worship due to COVID. Choir rehearsals with four to five choir members are on Wednesdays at 6:30. Piano and electronic organ. Church number is (843) 766-1080. Email is standumc@gmail.com. They are also interested in subs or an interim. (Posted 2/20/2021)
MOUNT PLEASANT: ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Old Village, 604 Pitt Street) of Mount Pleasant, SC is seeking applications to fill the full-time position of Organist/Choir Director for our small congregation. Responsibilities include providing organ/piano accompaniment for one weekly traditional Sunday worship service at 10:15 AM, directing and accompanying weekly adult choir rehearsals (when these resume), and playing for additional services such as Christmas Eve, funerals and weddings.
Qualified candidates will possess at least an undergraduate degree in music and/or appropriate experience in a traditional worship setting. This position can range from 10 to 30 hours a week with a salary based on education, experience, and hours worked. The organ is a 2-manual pipe organ. All interested candidates should contact the church directly at (843) 884-3107 or email at info@saintpauls-mountpleasant.com for more information. Church Secretary: Laura Togami. Church Website: www.saintpauls-mountpleasant.com
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Old Village, 604 Pitt Street) of Mount Pleasant, SC is seeking applications to fill the full-time position of Organist/Choir Director for our small congregation. Responsibilities include providing organ/piano accompaniment for one weekly traditional Sunday worship service at 10:15 AM, directing and accompanying weekly adult choir rehearsals (when these resume), and playing for additional services such as Christmas Eve, funerals and weddings.
Qualified candidates will possess at least an undergraduate degree in music and/or appropriate experience in a traditional worship setting. This position can range from 10 to 30 hours a week with a salary based on education, experience, and hours worked. The organ is a 2-manual pipe organ. All interested candidates should contact the church directly at (843) 884-3107 or email at info@saintpauls-mountpleasant.com for more information. Church Secretary: Laura Togami. Church Website: www.saintpauls-mountpleasant.com
JAMES ISLAND, SC: CHAPEL AT BISHOP GADSDEN
The Chapel at Bishop Gadsden is seeking a part-time organist/choir director. He/she will be responsible for playing for the 10:30 service on Sunday mornings, and after the pandemic, will also direct the choir. The choir traditionally has rehearsed once a week and sung for the Sunday morning service as well as Christmas Eve. Along with Christmas, there are services on various other occasions such as Epiphany, Maundy Thursday, Easter, and Thanksgiving. The organist has the first right-of-refusal for funerals. The chapel has a new 16 rank Schoenstein organ which was designed specifically for that space. To learn more about the position and/or apply, contact the chaplain, Father Tom Wilson at Tom.Wilson@bishopgadsden.org. (Posted 10/30/20)
The Chapel at Bishop Gadsden is seeking a part-time organist/choir director. He/she will be responsible for playing for the 10:30 service on Sunday mornings, and after the pandemic, will also direct the choir. The choir traditionally has rehearsed once a week and sung for the Sunday morning service as well as Christmas Eve. Along with Christmas, there are services on various other occasions such as Epiphany, Maundy Thursday, Easter, and Thanksgiving. The organist has the first right-of-refusal for funerals. The chapel has a new 16 rank Schoenstein organ which was designed specifically for that space. To learn more about the position and/or apply, contact the chaplain, Father Tom Wilson at Tom.Wilson@bishopgadsden.org. (Posted 10/30/20)
SAINT MATTHEWS, SC: ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
St. Paul UMC, 1808 Bridge St, Saint Matthews, SC 29135 is seeking an organist/choir director. The job requirements include choir practice at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings (or another time during the week) and one worship service on Sunday from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Some additional services throughout the year (Christmas Eve, funerals, etc.) may also be requested. The instrument is a 1937 Möller Pipe Organ.
Please call (803) 874-2166 or email at stpaulsmumc@gmail.com for more details.
Pastor: Rev. Sara Relaford. Church Secretary: Lori Worsencroft.
Church Website: www.stpaulsmumc.com. (Posted 5/28/19)
St. Paul UMC, 1808 Bridge St, Saint Matthews, SC 29135 is seeking an organist/choir director. The job requirements include choir practice at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings (or another time during the week) and one worship service on Sunday from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Some additional services throughout the year (Christmas Eve, funerals, etc.) may also be requested. The instrument is a 1937 Möller Pipe Organ.
Please call (803) 874-2166 or email at stpaulsmumc@gmail.com for more details.
Pastor: Rev. Sara Relaford. Church Secretary: Lori Worsencroft.
Church Website: www.stpaulsmumc.com. (Posted 5/28/19)
GOOSE CREEK: ST. TIMOTHY LUTHERAN CHURCH (NALC)
St. Timothy seeks a part-time organist to play their 37-stop, 2-manual Alen Quantum Q265D (2012). The ideal candidate
or write: Music Ministry, St. Timothy Lutheran Church, PO Box 807, Goose Creek, SC 29445. (Posted 5/29/19)
St. Timothy seeks a part-time organist to play their 37-stop, 2-manual Alen Quantum Q265D (2012). The ideal candidate
- has experience playing a traditional liturgical service and accompanying a chancel choir;
- views organ skills as a service to God and as a vital part of worship leadership;
- is open to and reliant on following God's Spirit in a team environment.
or write: Music Ministry, St. Timothy Lutheran Church, PO Box 807, Goose Creek, SC 29445. (Posted 5/29/19)
LEXINGTON, SC: SAXE GOTHA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church of Lexington, SC is seeking applications to fill the part time position of Organist/Music Associate. SGPC is a thriving ECO non-liturgical congregation in the heart of Lexington, SC, with an engaging music and arts ministry. Responsibilities include providing organ accompaniment for two traditional worship services, accompanying weekly adult and youth choir rehearsals, directing the handbell ensemble, and playing for funerals and weddings. The organist will serve on a team that includes the Director of Music and Arts, several audio/visual specialists and a staff pianist. Qualified candidates will possess at least an undergraduate degree in music and/or appropriate experience in a traditional worship setting. This position has the possibility for expanding for the right candidate to complete administrative tasks for the worship and arts ministry. This position can range from 10 to 30 hours a week with a salary based on education, experience, and hours worked. The organ is a 3-manual Allen Renaissance (1997). All interested candidates should contact Director of Music and Arts, Hal McIntosh at hmcintosh@saxegotha.org or 803-359-7770, extension 13. (Posted 2/18/19)
Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church of Lexington, SC is seeking applications to fill the part time position of Organist/Music Associate. SGPC is a thriving ECO non-liturgical congregation in the heart of Lexington, SC, with an engaging music and arts ministry. Responsibilities include providing organ accompaniment for two traditional worship services, accompanying weekly adult and youth choir rehearsals, directing the handbell ensemble, and playing for funerals and weddings. The organist will serve on a team that includes the Director of Music and Arts, several audio/visual specialists and a staff pianist. Qualified candidates will possess at least an undergraduate degree in music and/or appropriate experience in a traditional worship setting. This position has the possibility for expanding for the right candidate to complete administrative tasks for the worship and arts ministry. This position can range from 10 to 30 hours a week with a salary based on education, experience, and hours worked. The organ is a 3-manual Allen Renaissance (1997). All interested candidates should contact Director of Music and Arts, Hal McIntosh at hmcintosh@saxegotha.org or 803-359-7770, extension 13. (Posted 2/18/19)
