Position Overview
Music has the power to unite, uplift, and transform. As our Director of Music, you'll lead St. George's Episcopal congregation in meaningful worship, weaving together traditional and fresh inspirational music to touch hearts and strengthen community. Partnering with our Rector and staff, you'll play a central role in our spiritual life. If you're a gifted musician with a heart for service, we'd love to meet you. Part-time, approximately 10–12 hours per week.
About our church
St. George's Episcopal Church is a vibrant, stable congregation of The Episcopal Church in Milford, MI, serving our community since 1946. Our warm and welcoming members actively participate in all aspects of worship and outreach. With around 38 people in attendance each Sunday, our services have a family-like, small-town feel rooted in authentic worship that engages both hearts and minds.
We take seriously the Episcopal Church's belief that God loves you — no exceptions — and actively welcome people of all races, genders, sexual identities, and backgrounds into membership and leadership.
Our mid-century sanctuary seats approximately 100 and features a composite electro-pneumatic pipe organ of 4 ranks with 28 stops and 295 pipes, a Gulbransen baby grand piano, and beautiful stained glass windows. A Baldwin Hamilton Studio upright piano is also available in the Fellowship Hall. The Director of Music will have dedicated office space adjacent to the choir robing room, off the Fellowship Hall.
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Primary ResponsibilitiesWorship Leadership
- Plan and coordinate music for all regular and special worship services in collaboration with clergy
- Direct the church choir
- Maintain high standards of musical excellence
- Select appropriate hymns, anthems, and service music that reflect the Episcopal liturgical calendar and lectionary and draw from music from a variety of sources
- Provide organ and/or piano accompaniment for services
Musical Ensemble Direction
- Direct weekly choir rehearsals
- Recruit, train, and retain volunteer musicians
- Develop and nurture the musical gifts of congregation members
- Coordinate special musical offerings for major feast days and liturgical seasons
- Select music appropriate to the skill levels of available musicians
Administrative Duties
- Insert musical selections into shared weekly bulletin documents
- Track and report all music used in worship services and church events in accordance with licensing requirements
- Arrange substitute musicians when unavailable
- Schedule and coordinate musicians for special services
- Coordinate seasonal worship planning with clergy and staff
- Manage the music ministry budget
- Maintain the church's music library & arrange for regular maintenance of musical instruments
QualificationsRequired
- Bachelor's degree in music, music education or equivalent professional experience
- Proficiency in organ and/or piano
- Experience directing choirs
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn about Episcopal/Anglican musical traditions and liturgy
- Ability to support congregational singing and musical growth
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with clergy, verger, staff, and volunteers
- Knowledge of Google Docs & Google Drive or willingness to learn
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Ability to complete Safe Church training within 30 days of hire
Preferred
- Experienced in Episcopal/Anglican church music & liturgy
Schedule
- Sunday morning services
- 8:30am service - closing hymn & postlude only
- 10:15 am full liturgy
- Weekly choir rehearsals
- Additional services during Holy Week, Christmas, and Ash Wednesday
- Quarterly Worship Team Meetings
- Occasional collaboration time with clergy and staff
Compensation
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Paid vacation
- First refusal and additional compensation for weddings and funerals
To Apply
Please contact Rev. Michelle Werner at [email protected] and submit:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- References
- Recent video or audio recordings demonstrating choir leadership and performance abilities
St. George’s Episcopal Church, Milford welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
Pay: $16,000.00 - $20,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milford, MI 48381
