POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN THE CHARLESTON AREA
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)
SULLIVAN'S ISLAND: CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS (ACNA)
Holy Cross is seeking a part-time organist, approximately 20 hours per week, to help lead the worship music at two of our weekly services (a historic service with organ only/no choir, and a traditional service with choir). This person should be proficient on the organ, able to develop and direct a choir for children and for adults, and possess the ability to sight read anthem literature to assist in teaching vocal parts. Also needed: the ability to plan, develop and implement a musical worship strategy that aligns with the overall direction and leadership of services, ability to communicate effectively with church staff and volunteers, excellent collaboration skills and willingness to be part of a team, and ability to prioritize work requirements and planning. Must have a vibrant and dedicated faith in Jesus Christ and a love for people dedicated to serving the Lord and his ministry, as well as an understanding of, and a commitment to serve in the Anglican Church in North America, and the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina. Finally, we are looking for someone who wants to become part of our church community.
Please contact the Rev. Chris Warner at chris@holycross.net for more information or to apply. (Posted 3/18/2021)
Holy Cross is seeking a part-time organist, approximately 20 hours per week, to help lead the worship music at two of our weekly services (a historic service with organ only/no choir, and a traditional service with choir). This person should be proficient on the organ, able to develop and direct a choir for children and for adults, and possess the ability to sight read anthem literature to assist in teaching vocal parts. Also needed: the ability to plan, develop and implement a musical worship strategy that aligns with the overall direction and leadership of services, ability to communicate effectively with church staff and volunteers, excellent collaboration skills and willingness to be part of a team, and ability to prioritize work requirements and planning. Must have a vibrant and dedicated faith in Jesus Christ and a love for people dedicated to serving the Lord and his ministry, as well as an understanding of, and a commitment to serve in the Anglican Church in North America, and the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina. Finally, we are looking for someone who wants to become part of our church community.
Please contact the Rev. Chris Warner at chris@holycross.net for more information or to apply. (Posted 3/18/2021)
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
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)
