Organist (part-time) (Santa Ana, CA)

• Position Title: Organist
• The position is a part-time, 10-12 hour per week appointment
• Position includes an annual performance evaluation
• Work creatively with the Director of Music and Liturgy and the Rector in liturgical and music planning throughout the church year, including especially organ voluntaries, choral literature and hymnody
• Be responsible for maintaining excellence in traditional Anglican choral music and hymnody, through leadership at the organ, at the 8:00AM and 10:15AM Sunday services, while being open to the sensibilities of other choral and musical sacred traditions.
• Support choral ensembles with a positive, empathetic vision for musical growth and the development of clear standards for quality and commitment, with responsibilities including RSCM Chorister rehearsal and Adult Choir rehearsals on Thursday evenings
• Possess, in addition to strong and sensitive service playing and accompanying skills, imaginative leadership, pastoral sensibility, communication skills and experience working with a wide range of professional and volunteer musicians.

Qualifications and Skills

• Basic requirements for the Organist position are a Bachelor’s of Music (or equivalent). The position requires a working knowledge and love of Anglican liturgy, strong hymn and service music playing skills, knowledge of organ literature appropriate to the seasons of the Church year, and an ability to work flexibly with a culturally-diverse congregation.

Compensation

• Salary is contingent on qualifications, experience and is negotiable. Additional added compensation for covering weddings, funerals, and special services is available.
• Commensurate with professional expectations of national organizations, including AGO and AAM

Application Process

• Deadline for Submission: Monday, March 3rd, 2019
• Please send letter of interest, C.V. or résumé to rector@messiah-santaana.org  Attention:  Music Search.
• The position is intended to commence immediately, but depending on circumstance, the date may be flexible.