Job Openings

First Church of Christ, Scientist in Clarkson Valley, Missouri, is seeking a talented organist for our Sunday and Wednesday church services. This role requires a repertoire of religious music and the ability to accompany a vocal soloist on Sundays. Both full-time and substitute organist positions are available. Service Schedule: If you are interested in auditioning or have any questions, please contact Heather Tibbetts, Music Committee Chairman, at 314-320-6194 or hmstibbetts@gmail.com Expires 11/7/2024

St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and School in Granite City, IL is looking for our next music director. The Director of Music is a professional who holds specialized credentials in music and who has a thorough understanding of Roman Catholic liturgy. Under the supervision of the Pastor of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church (Granite City), the music director is to encourage full, active, conscious participation of the faithful at parish liturgies by providing musical support for parish and school celebrations, directing Music Ministry & Sound Ministry, and participating in ongoing liturgy preparation & evaluation. Please review the full description located on the home page at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church & School | Granite City, Illinois (stelizabethgc.org) If interested, please reach out to Father Alfred at: pastor@stelizabethgc.org

First Unitarian Church of St Louis is a liberal faith community in the Central West End neighborhood with one Sunday service at 10:00 a.m.  We are seeking an organist/accompanist.  This is a unique position as:  To apply, send cover letter and resume to musicsearch@firstuustlouis.org.  This job includes the option of applying for the position of music director/organist as well as organist.

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Sullivan, MO is seeking a part-time organist or organist/choir master to begin leading us in music at our Sunday Liturgy as soon as possible. At present, responsibilities include hymn and liturgical accompaniment for the Sunday 11 AM Mass and also the Holy Days of Obligation Masses (always at 7 PM). If interested in being choirmaster as well, be advised the all-volunteer choir will need your help to become better vocalists. They rehearse an hour before Sunday Liturgy, but also on Tuesday evenings at 7 PM. Additional hours can be expected during Holy Week and Easter. Possible wedding and funeral work as well, and occasional mid-week services as available. The Pastor, an amateur Bach scholar, loves good music and is willing to pay for it. Remuneration to be discussed. For questions or to apply please call Pastor Fr. Noah Waldman directly at (636) 688-0900. Expires 8/19/2024

Third Baptist Church, St. Louis is seeking application for a Tenor section leader. Vacancy opens January 1, 2024. Third Baptist boasts a remarkably eclectic repertoire in its worship, from Vaughan Williams to Hank Williams, and is led by three of St. Louis’s leading musicians. The choir has resumed in-person services, masked, and all singers must be fully vaccinated. Contact the Director of Music for information about this paid position, its responsibilities and expectations: pbarnes@third-baptist.org. (Position still open as of 4/11/2022)

Eldon United Methodist Church, Eldon, MO, is seeking organist or pianist to accompany our Sunday 10 am worship service. Pay will be commensurate with experience. Please contact pastoramanda@eldonumc.org for more information or to apply. Eldon is 30 miles southwest of Jefferson City. Expires: 5/3/2024

Trinity Presbyterian Church is seeking a Director of Music. The Director of Music is responsible for the supervision, development, and direction of all music ministries at Trinity. The Director of Music is also responsible for accompanying choral and corporate singing on piano, and if possible, organ on Sunday mornings during our 10 a.m. worship service and any additional special services. The Director will strive to support the overall mission of the congregation by fostering a sense of community that promotes the fellowship and spiritual growth of our members. As a congregation, music is central to our life and worship. Music and Worship consists of traditional hymns and anthems, additionally we value a wide range of musical styles. The choir consists of volunteer members of the church as well as 4 paid section leaders. We have a Casavant organ with 3-manuals and 47 ranks, 4 octaves of handbells, aBaldwin baby grand piano in the sanctuary, and other pianos located in the Chapel and music room.Weekly Time Commitment & Compensation:● Part-time salaried position with an average of 20 hours a week; more during Advent and Lenten seasons● Vacation: 2 weeks paid vacation,1 week paid continuing education, annually● Salary: $26,000 – $30,000Qualifications:○ Experience…

Friedens United Church of Christ in Marissa, IL is seeking a part-time organist.  Duties include playing organ on Sundays for our 10am worship services as well as Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, mid-week Lenten services, and our Pre-Lenten breakfast.  Services normally consists of a prelude, 2-3 hymns, some short-sung responses, and a postlude. Position includes 4 paid Sundays off (except for Easter) for vacation time.  To apply or for more information please contact Rev. Brett Palmer at marissafriedens@gmail.com or call the church office at 618-295-2004. Position is still open as of 2/12/ 2024

New Baden (IL) Zion UCC is seeking a part time musician to fill several different roles. The person who fills this position will play at weekly Sunday services, along with various special services such as Ash Wednesday, weekly Lent services, Ecumenical Thanksgiving, etc. Additional possible responsibilities include selecting weekly service music and hymns, directing an adult choir, coordinating special vocal and/or instrumental music, and serving on the worship team. Keyboard skills and church choral experience as a singer or director are preferred. To apply or for additional information, please contact council president Rodney Washburn at rodneywashburn1@gmail.com Position is still open as of Feb 12, 2024

First Presbyterian Church in Alton is seeing a part-time organist to provide professional leadership for our ministry of music. The organist will support our church’s music ministry consistent with our mission and vision statements, theology, and worship practices. We value a standard of music excellence that connects with our community and attracts people to the church. Job Highlights Skills and qualifications Responsibilities Contact Vickie Oberlink 618-791-2565 or email First Presbyterian Church of Alton at firstpres1831@gmail.com Expires 4/2/2024

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, O’Fallon IL is seeking to find a part-time organist or organist/choir master to begin leading us in music as soon as possible. At present responsibilities include hymn and liturgical accompaniment for up to two hours per week (including warm-up) and an additional hour per week if choir practice involved. A brief monthly planning meeting with parish clergy and minimal time with the parish administrator for bulletin information is expected. Additional hours can be expected around Christmas, during Holy Week and Easter. Possible wedding and funeral work as well, and occasional mid-week services as available. Remuneration to be discussed. For questions or to apply please call Fr. Gregory Wilde at the church office (618-632-6168). Position still open as of Feb 13, 2024