POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN THE CHARLESTON AREA
CHARLESTON: OLD ST. ANDREW'S PARISH CHURCH
Old St. Andrew’s Parish Church at 2604 Ashley River Road, Charleston is searching for an organist/pianist to play for our 9:00 Family Service and our 11:00 Traditional Anglican Service of Holy Communion every Sunday. Additional services at Christmas and Easter and some Feast Days. Friendly, thriving church family, with an eclectic cross-section of musical genres. Requirements also include accompanying two rehearsals, early on Thursday evenings between 5.30pm and 7.45pm. Organ specification: https://www.oldstandrews.org/the-zimmer-organ. Excellent remuneration, based on ability and hours worked. Please apply to David Acres: musicdirector@oldstandrews.org for further information. (Posted 4/29/2022)
Old St. Andrew’s Parish Church at 2604 Ashley River Road, Charleston is searching for an organist/pianist to play for our 9:00 Family Service and our 11:00 Traditional Anglican Service of Holy Communion every Sunday. Additional services at Christmas and Easter and some Feast Days. Friendly, thriving church family, with an eclectic cross-section of musical genres. Requirements also include accompanying two rehearsals, early on Thursday evenings between 5.30pm and 7.45pm. Organ specification: https://www.oldstandrews.org/the-zimmer-organ. Excellent remuneration, based on ability and hours worked. Please apply to David Acres: musicdirector@oldstandrews.org for further information. (Posted 4/29/2022)
CHARLESTON: UNITARIAN CHURCH IN CHARLESTON
The Unitarian Church in Charleston is hiring a Music Director to manage all aspects of the music program and help us create inspirational worship services (Sundays at 11:00 am). Position is 20 hours/week. Salary to BE commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, 401(k) and 401(k) matching, life insurance, and paid time off. Click here for a fuller job description. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to applicants@charlestonuu.org.(Posted 4/1/2022)
The Unitarian Church in Charleston is hiring a Music Director to manage all aspects of the music program and help us create inspirational worship services (Sundays at 11:00 am). Position is 20 hours/week. Salary to BE commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, 401(k) and 401(k) matching, life insurance, and paid time off. Click here for a fuller job description. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to applicants@charlestonuu.org.(Posted 4/1/2022)
MOUNT PLEASANT: POINT HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Point Hope United Methodist Church (3404 Turgot Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466) is seeking a Musical Accompanist for their Traditional (9:30 a.m.) service on Sundays. Salary to commensurate with experience. Submit resumes to Worship Director Derek Street at derek@pointhopeumc.org. (Posted 3/18/2022)
Point Hope United Methodist Church (3404 Turgot Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466) is seeking a Musical Accompanist for their Traditional (9:30 a.m.) service on Sundays. Salary to commensurate with experience. Submit resumes to Worship Director Derek Street at derek@pointhopeumc.org. (Posted 3/18/2022)
HANAHAN: YEAMANS PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Yeamans Park Presbyterian (5931 Murray Dr, Hanahan, SC 29410) is looking for an interim organist/pianist to play regular services and direct choir rehearsals. For a full disclosure of duties and expectations, click here for a PDF describing the position. Please contact Mary Quinney, Personnel Moderator at mbquinney@hotmail.com (Posted 3/18/2022)
Yeamans Park Presbyterian (5931 Murray Dr, Hanahan, SC 29410) is looking for an interim organist/pianist to play regular services and direct choir rehearsals. For a full disclosure of duties and expectations, click here for a PDF describing the position. Please contact Mary Quinney, Personnel Moderator at mbquinney@hotmail.com (Posted 3/18/2022)
HILTON HEAD: HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH
Holy Family is seeking to hire a part-time Director of Music to manage all aspects of the music program. The expectation now is 12-15 hours per week, Friday through Sunday. He/she will provide organ/piano music at all liturgies, coordinate the volunteer cantors, and explore restarting an adult choir. The organ is a IV/46 W. Zimmer & Sons (1988). Click here for a document describing more fully the position description. Mail applications to Linda Hamilton, Holy Family Catholic Church, 24 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928. Contact her for more information: music@holyfamilyhhi.org. (Posted 1/28/2022)
Holy Family is seeking to hire a part-time Director of Music to manage all aspects of the music program. The expectation now is 12-15 hours per week, Friday through Sunday. He/she will provide organ/piano music at all liturgies, coordinate the volunteer cantors, and explore restarting an adult choir. The organ is a IV/46 W. Zimmer & Sons (1988). Click here for a document describing more fully the position description. Mail applications to Linda Hamilton, Holy Family Catholic Church, 24 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928. Contact her for more information: music@holyfamilyhhi.org. (Posted 1/28/2022)
ISLE OF PALMS: ST. MARK'S LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)
St. Mark's Lutheran Church (300 Palm Blvd, IOP) is looking for a Music Director/Organist to enhance the music program and worship at the church. Sunday worship is from 10:00-11:00 A.M. Helping the pastor plan the music aspect of worship and as COVID subsides, helping reactivate the Choir are some of the duties. Salary and times negotiable. Those interested please contact Pastor Phil Clark via email at prphilclark@gmail.com or call the church office at (843) 886-8557. (Posted 1/18/2022)
St. Mark's Lutheran Church (300 Palm Blvd, IOP) is looking for a Music Director/Organist to enhance the music program and worship at the church. Sunday worship is from 10:00-11:00 A.M. Helping the pastor plan the music aspect of worship and as COVID subsides, helping reactivate the Choir are some of the duties. Salary and times negotiable. Those interested please contact Pastor Phil Clark via email at prphilclark@gmail.com or call the church office at (843) 886-8557. (Posted 1/18/2022)
MOUNT PLEASANT: HIBBEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Hibben UMC is seeking a talented, energetic individual to fill the position of Church Organist. The organist provides music for traditional Sunday services, participates in Wednesday night choir practices and in special services planned throughout the year. The organist works closely with the Director of Music and the worship committee to enhance the musical offerings of the church and to provide opportunities for the congregation to participate. The organ is a 4-manual Allen installed in 2018. Please send resume including names of references and statement of interest to Steve Price at srprice@comcast.net. (Posted 12/1/2021)
Hibben UMC is seeking a talented, energetic individual to fill the position of Church Organist. The organist provides music for traditional Sunday services, participates in Wednesday night choir practices and in special services planned throughout the year. The organist works closely with the Director of Music and the worship committee to enhance the musical offerings of the church and to provide opportunities for the congregation to participate. The organ is a 4-manual Allen installed in 2018. Please send resume including names of references and statement of interest to Steve Price at srprice@comcast.net. (Posted 12/1/2021)
KINGSTREE, SC: WILLIAMSBURG PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [PC(USA)]
Williamsburg Presbyterian Church (411 N. Academy St. Kingstree, SC) is looking for a part-time organist/choir director. The choir meets during the school year and is off during the summer. Kingstree is a colorful small town on the Black River, midway between Charleston and Myrtle Beach and inland from Georgetown about 40 miles. Worship at Williamsburg Church is traditional and family oriented.
The church’s organ was originally installed in 1957 with modifications and enlargement of the organ being completed in January 2006, which included an additional 9 ranks of pipes and 7 digital stops. The Great was moved out of the chamber into the sanctuary with all pipes in the Great displayed, with voicing completed by Daniel Angerstein. The organ is regularly maintained by Lincoln Pipe Organs, Inc.
Interested candidates may contact Willliamsburg church at wmsbpresby@ftc-i.net for a complete job description and to apply. (Posted 6/15/2021)
Williamsburg Presbyterian Church (411 N. Academy St. Kingstree, SC) is looking for a part-time organist/choir director. The choir meets during the school year and is off during the summer. Kingstree is a colorful small town on the Black River, midway between Charleston and Myrtle Beach and inland from Georgetown about 40 miles. Worship at Williamsburg Church is traditional and family oriented.
The church’s organ was originally installed in 1957 with modifications and enlargement of the organ being completed in January 2006, which included an additional 9 ranks of pipes and 7 digital stops. The Great was moved out of the chamber into the sanctuary with all pipes in the Great displayed, with voicing completed by Daniel Angerstein. The organ is regularly maintained by Lincoln Pipe Organs, Inc.
Interested candidates may contact Willliamsburg church at wmsbpresby@ftc-i.net for a complete job description and to apply. (Posted 6/15/2021)
HANAHAN: MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCU)
Messiah Lutheran Church in Hanahan, SC is seeking a part-time organist/choir director for their weekly Sunday liturgical Service at 11:00 am. There are also special services such as Christmas Eve. Ash Wednesday, and Holy Week.
The organist/choir director of the congregation will be responsible for selecting the music for the worship services in consultation with the Worship Committee and with the pastor. There are choir duties as well, but the choir is currently suspended because of the pandemic. Please send your resume listing pertinent musical experience to Rev. Craig W. Versprille at cversp@comcast.net or to Messiah Lutheran Church, 1106 Yeamans Hall Rd., Hanahan, SC 29410. For additional information about the position please call (843) 747-5316. (Posted 3/18/2021)
Messiah Lutheran Church in Hanahan, SC is seeking a part-time organist/choir director for their weekly Sunday liturgical Service at 11:00 am. There are also special services such as Christmas Eve. Ash Wednesday, and Holy Week.
The organist/choir director of the congregation will be responsible for selecting the music for the worship services in consultation with the Worship Committee and with the pastor. There are choir duties as well, but the choir is currently suspended because of the pandemic. Please send your resume listing pertinent musical experience to Rev. Craig W. Versprille at cversp@comcast.net or to Messiah Lutheran Church, 1106 Yeamans Hall Rd., Hanahan, SC 29410. For additional information about the position please call (843) 747-5316. (Posted 3/18/2021)
GOOSE CREEK: ST. TIMOTHY LUTHERAN CHURCH (NALC)
St. Timothy seeks a part-time organist to play their 37-stop, 2-manual Allen Quantum Q265D (2012). The ideal candidate
or write: Music Ministry, St. Timothy Lutheran Church, PO Box 807, Goose Creek, SC 29445. (Posted 10/21/21)
St. Timothy seeks a part-time organist to play their 37-stop, 2-manual Allen 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 10/21/21)
