Part-time Children's Choir Director
Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, Raleigh, NC

First listing:  4/19/2008
Position Description
Degree requirements:  Bachelor's of Music preferred
Experience requirements:  3-4 years working with elementary children
Sunday services: 1
Other weekly services: 0
Occasional services per year: 6
Weekly rehearsals:  2-3
Choirs & ensembles at church:  Adult = 2, Youth = 0, Children's = 3, Handbell = 2
Choirs & Ensembles that this position will be expected to direct/accompany: 2-3 levels of vocal ensembles, ages 4 yr. old-5th grade
Other music staff:  Full Time Director of Music and Arts
     Part Time Chancel Choir Director (15 hours)
     Part Time Contemporary Music Director (10 hours)
     Part Time Praise Team Accompanist (4 hours, currently also open)
     Four Volunteer Handbell Directors

Compensation
Hours per week: 2 hours
Salary range: $2,500 year
Benefits: Major Medical Insurance Retirement/Pension Plan
  Disability Insurance Unemployment
  Sick Leave Paid Vacation; 1 Week
  Housing Allowance Parental Leave
  Car/Travel Allowance Continuing Education Funding
  Study/Professional Leave Book/Music Allowance
  Other Benefits:  

Church Information
Membership:  850
Avg. attendance: 400
Church budget:  $800,000
Music budget (not including staff salary and benefits):  $22,000
Organ:  1992 Schantz, 3 manuals, 36 ranks
Other instruments:  Pianos, Handbells, Orff, Congas, drums, tuba
Congregation's Expectations:    SAPC has fabulous children's programs, which are very well attended. We also have to one of the finest preschools in Raleigh. Our music program is highly respected for its quality and diversity. As a Reformed church we are ever growing and changing.

Additional Comments:    Our previous director left to pursue a Masters of Sacred Music degree in Georgia. She was also our Contemporary Music Director, so these 2 positions could be combined as well as our Praise Team Pianist. 
Application deadline:  Until Filled
Position to be filled by:  Until Filled
Contact Person:  Sharon Lowman, Director of Music and Arts
Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church
7506 Fall of Neuse Road    
Raleigh, NC 27615   

Church phone:    (919) 847-1913 
Contact phone:     
Fax:
    (919) 847-9130  
Website:    www.sapc.com 
E-mail:  slowman@sapc.com 

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