Director of Music/Organist (Bangor, ME)

Job Title: Director of Music/Organist
Organization Name: St. John’s Episcopal Church
Organization Website: www.stjohnsbangor.org
Salary Range (optional): $22,000 - $27,000
Job Description:
St. John’s Episcopal Church in Bangor, Maine, seeks a part-time (900 hours)
Director of Music/Organist to lead our music and choirs. St. John’s is a
liturgical, inclusive congregation in a small urban setting, one hour inland
from the coast. We are an RSCM-affiliated parish with a repertoire that is
expansive yet firmly rooted in Anglican musical tradition. Musical resources
include an appreciative singing congregation, a talented volunteer choir of
adults and youth, a two-manual, 31-rank 1971 Berkshire pipe organ, a Baldwin
baby grand piano, and an extensive choral library, in a neo-Gothic-style
church renowned for its excellent acoustics. Our music ministry is structured
around the academic year, allowing for flexibility to pursue other interests
and opportunities during the summer.

Our music is important to living out our mission of making God’s love
known, now and in generations to come, through worship and service to all. We
welcome a faithful, creative Director of Music/Organist who will affirm and
celebrate our cherished musical heritage; expand and diversify our musical
offerings for greater reach within and beyond the church community; and
engage our parishioners, especially youth, in spiritual growth through music.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

● Bachelor’s degree in music (or equivalent experience)
● Superior musicianship and a commitment to musical quality
● Proficiency on organ and piano (pipe organ preferred)
● Effective choral conducting and rehearsal skills
● Experience directing and programming for children and youth
● Broad knowledge of church music, and familiarity with Anglican/Episcopal
liturgy and tradition
● Strong communication and teamwork skills, and technological fluency
Contact Email: search@stjohnsbangor.org