Position Openings

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First United Methodist Church
Gastonia NC 

Organist
First United Methodist Church
190 E. Franklin Blvd.
PO Box 218
Gastonia NC 28053
www.fumcgastonia.org
Phone 704.864.4371
fax       704.864.2076

Part-time organist [15-20 hrs. week] for 1800-member church in metro Charlotte area with a tradition of excellence in music ministry and mission to the community. Two Sunday morning services, festival services, concerts, weddings/funerals. Accompany Chancel Choir, soloists and ensembles. Bachelor’s degree required [organ major preferred], with additional study in sacred music a plus. 5-7 years experience as an organist preferred. 73-rank, three manual Moller organ (1956/renovated 1997) and antiphonal organ in sanctuary; Cornell Zimmer organ (2006) in chapel. The applicant should demonstrate knowledge and commitment to traditional and contemporary music of the Church within a liturgical, United Methodist context. Come and join an outstanding ministry team.  Salary range $20,000-25,000.

Please e-mail cover letter, resume and references to Rev. Saxon Scarborough, Minister of Music, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Applications must be received by March 16, 2012. Recordings/videos optional but encouraged.

Grace Episcopal Church

Morganton NC

Highlands United Methodist Church

Highlands, NC

Highlands United Methodist Church (membership 454, average attendance 266) is seeking a part-time organist for immediate employment. The church has a 3-manual, 6-rank Rodgers digital/pipe organ and a Steinway L grand piano. Responsibilities include playing service music for Sunday worship and other services throughout the year, accompanying adult/children's choirs (weekly rehearsals) and ad hoc ensembles, and providing music for funerals (weddings extra fee). Salary commensurate with education and experience. Highlands is a mountain resort town in western North Carolina, offering beautiful surroundings and a high quality of life. Please email letter of interest, resume and supporting materials to Patty Campbell, Search Committee Chair at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Also visit our website at www.christianchurchesonline.com/highlandsumc.

Assistant Organist/Music Associate

Myers Park United Methodist Church, a large downtown church of approximately 5,000 members in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking a full-time Assistant Organist/Music Associate for a well-established, vibrant, and growing music program. 

The Assistant Organist/Music Associate will be a member of the Church's professional staff, reporting to the Director of Music.  Job requirements include, but are not limited to: providing organ and piano accompaniment to various choirs and ensembles, assisting with service music in Sunday worship and other services throughout the year, and directing/overseeing the instrumental ensembles. Current instrumental groups are the adult Handbell Choir and Strings Ensemble. The Assistant organist will also share the responsibilities of the many weddings (extra fee) and funerals which take place throughout the year. 

Desired Experience and Attributes:

• - Bachelor’s degree or higher. 
• - Good understanding of The United Methodist Church worship practices and liturgy. 
• - Experience as an accompanist. 
• - Ability to manage logistics of worship services including managing the timing of the service.
• - Conducting experience. 
• - Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work in a team environment.
• - Proven leadership and organizational skills. 

Please send a letter of interest, resume, references, and any supporting materials (audio and/or video recordings, service leaflets, recital programs) to:

James R. Jones, Director of Music
Myers Park United Methodist Church
1501 Queens Road
Charlotte, NC 28207

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Application deadline is January 10th, 2012. 
Position available: February 1, 2011.  

Part-Time Organist

First Presbyterian Church,   Hilton Head Island SC, is seeking a church organist for immediate employment. Responsibilities include playing the organ for two-traditional Sunday morning worship services (and other services, weddings, etc.,  as required), accompanying the Chancel Choir, weekly rehearsals, and assisting the Minister of Music in the administration of the music ministry program.  

First Presbyterian has a rich and distinguished tradition of excellence in music ministry. One of the largest churches in the Charleston Atlantic Presbytery, First Presbyterian has a membership of over 1500 and is located on beautiful Hilton Head Island, SC. The instrument is a three-manual pipe organ built in 1988 by the Austin Organ, Inc. and contains 48 ranks with remote Trompette à Chamade.  

Bachelor’s Degree in Music (organ) required (Master’s Degree preferred) with secondary skills in piano accompaniment.  Salary is commensurate with education and experience.  

To ascertain interest and qualifications, those seeking to apply should request a copy of the job description from:  

            Dr. Max Judge, Chair of Organ Search Committee  

            First Presbyterian Church  

            540 William Hilton Parkway  

            Hilton Head Island SC 29928

            (843) 689-6139  

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