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(posted 10/09/08)

Music Director/Organist (part time position approximately 25 hours per week) - St Peter’s Episcopal Church, 215 Boulevard, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 973-334-4429; www.stpeters.addr.com

Contact: stpeters2@optonline.net

Overview:
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, an active medium sized parish in Mountain Lakes, NJ, is looking for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic individual to lead and grow our music program.  Choir programs include regular senior and junior choirs, as well as occasional larger groups and bell ringers from the parish and greater community for special celebrations.  The Music Director/Organist will provide accompaniment for worship services in a manner that enhances the spirit of worship and assists the congregation in praising and serving God.

Musical Facilities:
The sanctuary has a recently restored Estey pipe organ with a three manual and pedal English drawknob console, digital switching between the console and the pipes, and midi recording ability.  The instrument features 28 ranks of pipes. Other church instruments include a restored Bechstein rehearsal piano, an electric keyboard, a set of hand bells, and various children’s percussion instruments. The music library is well organized and extensive, encompassing anthems of all kinds and periods.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Lead the music program for the church, working with the rector to select music appropriate to the church calendar.
2. Provide organ or other keyboard music for worship services.
3. Rehearse the Senior and Junior choirs, developing musical skills and promoting both stability and growth in the choirs.
4. Develop and manage an annual budget for the music program, as approved by the Vestry. This includes music purchases, care of music library and church owned instruments, and hiring outside musicians as needed.
5. Function as a member of a team with pastoral staff, office staff and as the representative of music program on the Worship Committee.
6. Plan and organize periodic community concerts, such as excerpts from Handel’s “The Messiah”.

Skills Required:

1. Knowledge of sacred choral music and organ repertoire for church services.
2. Familiarity with Anglican/Episcopal services and service music.
3. Choir rehearsal techniques for working with amateur church choirs, both adult AND children’s choirs.
4. Ability to:
1. Play pipe organ and piano proficiently.
2. Sight read music and improvise.
3. Play a variety of hymns and transpose as required.
4. Accompany both soloists and choir in rehearsals and services

Accountability: Administratively responsible to the Rector.

This is a part time position approximately 25 hours per week. Group rate benefits are available through the Diocese of Newark.

Overview

The Associate for Communications (AC) is responsible for managing and producing all written communications from St. Paul’s Church under the direction and supervision of the Rector.  The Associate for Communications also functions in a public relations capacity for the congregation and, to a lesser extent, as an administrative assistant for the Rector.  The AC also assists in communications with other congregations, the Diocese and the greater public concerning events, activities and services at the Church.  The written communication material includes but is not limited to the monthly newsletter, three weekly worship bulletins, and the weekly announcements.  The AC is also responsible for maintaining the parish database and, with some production help, for preparing various parish mailings. 

Qualifications & Requirements

• Full competency in desk-top publishing including but not limited to the use of Quark or Page-maker and Microsoft Publisher and related programs for the production of the Parish newsletter and other program material.

• Direct experience interacting with and assisting the membership of a non-profit, professional or community organization in a professional and helpful manner.

• Copyediting experience and proven attention to detail. 

• Fluently bi-lingual in English and Spanish, orally and in writing. 

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Experience or background with churches or church work is certainly an asset though not required.  

Specific Responsibilities

• Assisting the membership of the congregation, wider Church and general public with questions and/or requests related to programs, events or ministries that are happening in or through the Church.

• Prepares the 3 weekly service bulletins for worship services, including the weekly announcements & prayer list insert. 

• Prepares the worship bulletins for all special services including but not limited to weddings, funerals and special occasions.   

• Translates basic communications material into English and/or Spanish, with the assistance of the Associate Priest who is fluently bilingual. 

• Prepares and edits the bi-monthly newsletter and oversees its assembly and distribution in the mail.  

• Prepares and/or oversees the assembly of all mass mailings including but not limited to the quarterly schedule of worship leaders, the annual stewardship mailings, Vestry mailings and the Christmas and Easter mailings.

• Maintains on a regular basis the parish database, including the updating of other staff databases as necessary.

• Prepares and publishes the Parish Directory, ideally on an annual basis.  

• Maintains and re-prints all parish communications including but not limited to the Welcome card, the Stewardship packets.    

• Prepares the annual Parish Parochial Report for review and signature of the Rector.
       
• Assists with other, general administrative tasks as requested by the Rector, including but not limited to setting up letters, gathering information for reports, placing advertisements.  
  
  To apply send a resume and cover letter to: The Rev. David B. Wolf, Rector, St. Paul’s Episcopal/Anglican Church, 451 Van Houten Street, Paterson, NJ  07501; E-mail:  RectorStPaul@aol.com ; 973-278-7900, x12    

Christ Episcopal Church is a multi-cultural congregation on the border between Glen Ridge and Bloomfield, New Jersey. Located just a few blocks from two public high schools and a college, we are well situated to welcome and engage young people in Christian worship, formation, mission and fellowship.

We are seeking a part-time Youth Director to continue to build upon our church’s ministry with youth in grades 7 – 12. This position is an instrument for the unifying presence of Christ in the midst of a community that is diverse in every way. The position reports to the Rector and works with the parish Youth Ministry Team.

General Responsibilities
- Respond to the spiritual and social needs of the youth in the community with an inviting, inclusive approach.
- Plan and execute a multifaceted program for youth, which includes recruiting members, Christian formation, worship, mission/outreach and fellowship.
- Actively build pastoral relationships with the youth.
- Recruit, train and supervise parish volunteers to assist with the youth program.
- Maintain constant and effective communication with the youth, their families, and the larger congregation.
- Serve as an advocate for youth in the parish.
Qualifications/Expectations
- Ability to communicate the good news of the Christian faith with energy, warmth, humor, and effectiveness.
- Willingness to commit to the vision and mission of the Church as it is expressed in the Episcopal Diocese of Newark and Christ Church – Bloomfield/Glen Ridge. This includes a commitment to attend our worship services at least twice each month and to support and participate in diocesan-sponsored youth events.
- Experience in gaining the respect of youth, parents and adult volunteers.
- Ability to work independently and proactively without close supervision.
- Demonstrated strong skills in communication, administration and organization.
- Availability to meet bi-weekly with the Rector and monthly with the Youth Ministry Team.

Compensation
- Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
- A flexible work schedule of approximately 15 hours/week will including evenings and weekends.

Contact
Professional and personal references are required and the successful candidate must clear a background check by our Diocese. Please email resume and cover letter to the attention of the Rev. Anne Koehler at ccinbg@juno.com.

A competitive salary is offered. Please respond with a résumé to The Rev’d Dean Weber at dean.allsaints@verizon.net.

Organist-choir director (part time) - St. James' Episcopal Church, 514 Abbott Avenue, Ridgefield NJ 07657

Seeking person who can provide enthusiasm, energy and effective leadership to our small, but skilled youth/adult choir. We have one Sunday service at 10:00 am. Music is important to our church and our liturgy.We are looking for someone who can enrich our worship through music and challenge our choir. The applicant needs to be able to play hymns and service music competently, be flexible, personable, organized, and have some improvisational skills.

Organ/Instruments Description: A new C-8c Protege Organ, Chamber Series, by Allen with 2-manual, 27 stops and full pedal board. A rehearsal baby grand piano on site.

Contact information: E-mail address:  stjamesridgefield@juno.com
Phone: 201-945-0079
Ask for: Fr. Mariano Gargiulo or Diane Pollock, Parish Administrator

(posted 05/01/08)

Parish seeks assistant to focus on the spiritual formation of youth and families as well as share in the pastoral life of the parish.

Summary: Full-time position with benefits (ordained or lay).

Goals:
• To counsel and lead the youth and families of St. Peter’s in realizing and applying their Christian values and faith to all aspects of their lives as our youth begin their journey into adulthood
• To assist the youth of St. Peter’s in developing their relationship with Christ and their peers via fellowship formation, outreach projects and team building.

Responsibilities:
1. Youth:
• Plan and execute a multifaceted program for youth, which includes formation, fellowship, mutual ministry, worship and mission.
• Plan and execute a vacation Bible school program annually.
• Grow and expand the youth and family ministry program by creating a structure that welcomes and educates the large body of families in the Parish.
• Recruit train and supervise volunteers to assist in the leadership of this program.
• Increase participation of youth in the full parish life of St. Peter’s.
• Actively build pastoral relationships with the youth and their families.
• Attend youth activities outside the church community (sports, school and cultural performances).
• Maintain a constant and effective communication for all parties involved in the youth ministry by way of phone calls, emails, Myspace, Facebook, text messaging, bulletins and a monthly newsletter.
2. Parish Life (if ordained or theologically educated)
• Participate in the liturgies and preaching of the Parish.
• Promote youth and family involvement in the liturgical life of the parish.
• Assist the Rector in regular pastoral visitations particularly with respect to youth and families.

Qualifications/Expectations:
• Communicate the good news of the Christian faith with warmth, humor and effectiveness.
• Basic theological education and familiarity with the traditions of the Episcopal church.
• Earn and maintain the respect of youth, parents and adult volunteers.
• Accomplish tasks independently and proactively without close oversight.
• Have strong communication, administrative and organizational skills.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and monthly board meetings.

Compensation:
• Commensurate with experience.

Contact: Please email resume and cover letter to the attention of the Rev. Stephanie Wethered at stpetejobs@comcast.net by May 1st.

Organist - St. Luke’s, Phillipsburg is searching for a part-time Organist to lead the congregation in music on Sundays [10:00 AM].The church has an Allen Digital Organ with 30 racks and 2 manuals, plus a piano.Interested candidates should be willing to help work with adult choir and children’s choir with Sunday rehearsals over time as they develop.  Organist should also have familiarity with the 1982 Hymnal, conducting a choir, and good organizational skills. Compensation will be $125 per Sunday. Our organist always receives first right of refusal for weddings and funerals. We will be accepting applications through Dec. 21st, and hiring the right candidate in mid-January, 2008. A musical audition will be part of the interview. Your resume, including three references, should be forwarded to:

The Rev. Tom E. Mathews
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
500 Hillcrest Blvd., Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
via email at t_mathews@verizon.net

About Phillipsburg:

Phillipsburg, located in the Greater Lehigh Valley, is in commuting distance to both New York City and Philadelphia. St. Luke's is located minutes from the Allentown Symphony and several colleges with musical interests, including Lafayette College in Easton, Pa and Lehigh University and Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pa. Bethlehem is the home of nationally the renowned Music Fest and the Bach Choir. Westminster Conservatory and Choir College of Rider University is approximately 60 minutes driving time.

(posted 12/07/07)