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First Church of Christ, Scientist, San Diego seeks an organist to play our historic three-manual Murray Harris organ for our Sunday services, one service per week.   

Position: Sunday organist

Effective: March 1, 2025

Reports to: Music Committee Chairman

Status: Part-time

Weekly Duties:   

• Select and prepare prelude, postlude and offertory.
• Prepare accompaniment for vocal solo.
• Prepare three hymns selected by First Reader.   
• Rehearse solo and hymns with soloist (Sunday at 10:00 a.m.).  
• Play Sunday service (11:00 a.m. to noon)

Qualifications: 

• Accomplished musician in classical and traditional music appropriate for church
• Ability to work with others
• Experienced church musician preferred 

Please send cover letter and resume to: mmeadsd@gmail.com

Summary of Position:

The Music Director is tasked with leading, overseeing, and developing the music and worship ministries at Faith Lutheran Church, thereby contributing to the fulfillment of the church's mission. The successful candidate will engage as a collaborative partner in ministry and prayer alongside the pastors and staff. Additionally, the candidate will play a pivotal role in establishing and guiding volunteer teams to enhance worship activities. It is essential that the candidate exhibit musical proficiency, vocal ability and competence in piano and on our 3 Manual Rodgers 905 organ and familiarity in multiple instruments.

Job Duties:

● Plan, development, and production of weekly worship music with theological accuracy, prayer, and musical appropriateness, advancing the theme of the sermon and leading the congregation into meaningful worship.

● Plan and lead adult choirs, children's music groups, and ensemble groups. Planning should include rehearsal and personal musical practice as needed.

● Assist the pastors in the development, production, and execution of special services such as weddings, funerals, Advent, Lent, and various holiday and special worship events.

● Proactively recruit, organize, and provide opportunities for training musicians and vocalists to serve in the various music ministries. This includes coordinating volunteers and creating weekly/monthly schedules as required.

● Oversee the tuning, maintenance, and repair of church-owned musical equipment.

● Develop and administer an annual budget for the worship ministry in accordance with the financial policies of the church.

● Attend and participate in regular staff meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

● A growing faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to participation in a local congregation.

● Commitment to the mission, vision, and worship philosophy of Faith Lutheran

● Knowledge of Lutheran Liturgy is not required, but a willingness to learn

● Skilled musicianship with a confident vocal ability and heart for worship with the ability to enthusiastically facilitate worship.

● Skills in organization, administration, and interpersonal relationships, as well as in effective written and verbal communication

● Strong understanding of traditional worship and an appreciation/desire to implement contemporary Christian worship music styles as directed by pastors with the flexibility to adapt

● Three years of experience in music leadership, preferably in a church setting.

● Ability to read music and play both organ and piano, at a minimum.

Salary:

Part-time position - Annual Salary 29,000 to 33,280

To Apply:

Please email musicdirectorflc@gmail.com

Position: Organist

Reports to: Director of Music Ministry

Type: Part-time

Job Summary: Be the principal organist who plays the organ and piano for weekly worship and special services.

Qualifications:

1. Experience and proficiency in both classical repertoire and hymnology in organ and piano
2. Experience in a liturgical church is preferred.
3. Ability to work independently (self-starter) and work well with others (team player)
4. Ability to communicate well with the director of music, the senior minister, congregants,
5. and staff members
6. Able to maintain confidentiality
7. Familiar with the Church and its mission
8. College degree in music preferred or the equivalent experience
9. Excellent written and verbal skills

Job Responsibilities:

1. Play the organ or piano for Sunday services at 9:30 AM and occasional The Garden service at 11am, as well as for additional services on Holy Days (Christmas Eve, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Ash Wednesday, etc.)
2. Accompany weekly choir rehearsals (Thursday, 7–9 PM and Sunday, 8:45 AM), rehearse with musicians and soloists as necessary, and prepare for all rehearsals, including choir retreats and special concert rehearsals (twice a year).
3. Provide service music including preludes, postludes, offertories, and music during Communion.
4. Plan, rehearse, and accompany hymns and other musical sections of the service on either organ or piano .
5. Perform in and contribute to the SDUMC Concert Series.
6. Occasionally adapt and accompany choir music on the organ.
7. Maintain organ skills with regular practice to ensure manual and pedal dexterity.
8. Oversee organ maintenance and collaborate with technicians as needed.
9. Accompany memorial services, weddings, and special events, and work with families to
10. plan music for these occasions.
11. Collaborate with the A/V team to ensure balanced sound for effective musical leadership
12. in worship, especially to help with livestream preparation
13. Attend regular music planning meetings with the Director of Music and Senior Minister.
14. Arrange for substitutes during absences, in consultation with the Director of Music.
15. Participate in professional development opportunities, including attending meetings,
16. conferences, and conventions (e.g., American Guild of Organists).
17. Contribute to publicity and communications, including writing the semi-regular "Organ
18. Notes" article for La Paloma.

Salary:

The annual salary range is $24,000 to $28,000 commensurate with education and experience

Application Instruction:

Applications will be reviewed beginning February 1, 2025 and until the position is filled.

All interested candidates are invited to submit the following to Dr. Yewon Lee, Director of Music at yewon@encinitaschurch.com:

1. CV detailing the candidate’s relevant credentials and experience
2. A cover letter (1 page)
3. Links to an online footage of performance and/or hymn accompanying video footage
4. (maximum 20 minutes in length) from within 3 years.
5. The names and contact information for a minimum of two references

Organ Specification:

Schantz Organ 1980 - 33 ranks expanded to 42 ranks (as of 2011) Additions - L.W. Blackinton & Associates