Part-time Interim Organist
First Presbyterian Church of Evanston, Evanston, IL
First listing: 3/11/2008
Position Description
Degree
requirements: Master's in Music, AGO certification, and/or equivalent experience
Experience
requirements:
Sunday
services: 2
Other weekly
services: 0
Occasional
services per year: 5+
Weekly
rehearsals: 2
Choirs
& ensembles at church: Adult = 1, Youth = 0, Children's
= 1, Handbell = 2, Praise Band
Choirs & Ensembles
that this position will be expected to direct/accompany:
Chancel Choir
Other
music staff: Full-time Worship Program Director (currently on staff), various soloists and musicians.
Compensation
Hours
per week: 15
Salary
range: $23,000 - 25,000
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Major Medical Insurance | |
Retirement/Pension Plan |
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Disability Insurance | |
Unemployment | |
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Sick Leave | |
Paid Vacation; 4 Weeks | |
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Housing Allowance | |
Parental Leave | |
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Car/Travel Allowance | |
Continuing Education Funding | |
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Study/Professional Leave | |
Book/Music Allowance | |
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Church Information
Membership: 1,000
Avg. attendance: 850
Church
budget: $1,700,000
Music
budget (not including staff salary and benefits): $58,000
Organ: 1958
Aeolian-Skinner (electro-pneumatic with MIDI capability, 3 manuals, 64 ranks
Other
instruments: Pianos, The sanctuary contains a 6.4 foot Steinway grand piano model A as well as two Mason Hamlin grand pianos and a harpsichord. The chapel contains a Steinway grand piano as well as a 34-rank 3-manual Austin organ built in 1968
Congregation's Expectations: Position Description: Provide organ and/or piano music for all worship services including two Sunday morning services, special services such as Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Christmas Eve, and other special services. Serve as organist for weddings and funerals, or secure an appropriate substitute. Accompany 30-40 member Chancel Choir at weekly evening and Sunday morning rehearsals. First Presbyterian Church has a blended worship service, and candidates should be familiar with both traditional and contemporary worship styles. In addition to organ and/or piano and percussion accompaniment, we frequently utilize other instrumental accompaniment. A Masters in Music, AGO certification, and/or equivalent experience is desired.
First Presbyterian Church has a long tradition of excellence in music and Christ-centered worship. In addition to the Chancel Choir, other ensembles include a praise band, children’s choir, adult and youth handbell choirs and occasional instrumental ensembles. We seek a committed follower of Jesus Christ who has a passion for bringing others into the presence of God in worship.
Additional Comments: We are also looking for a part-time interim choir director and part-time interim contemporary music director. Any of these three positions can be combined depending on the gifts and skill of the applicant. The position will be assisted by a full-time Worship Program Coordinator who is currently on staff.
Submit resumes and statement of faith to musicsearch@firstpresevanston.org or mail to First Presbyterian Church of Evanston, 1427 Chicago Ave., Evanston IL, 60201, Attn: Worship Search
Application deadline: 1 June 2008
Position to be filled by: Immediately
Contact Person: Heidi Hayden/Human Resources Manager
First Presbyterian Church of Evanston
1427 Chicago Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
Church
phone: (847) 864-1472
Contact
phone:
Fax: (847) 864-1494
Website: www.firstpresevanston.org
E-mail: musicsearch@firstpresevanston.org