Part-time 1/4 Organist
First Presbyterian Church, Salem, OR
First listing: 1/7/2007
Position Description
Degree
requirements: B. A. or equivalent
Experience
requirements:
Sunday
services: 2
Other weekly
services: 0
Occasional
services per year: 4
Weekly
rehearsals: 1
Choirs
& ensembles at church: Adult = 1, Youth = 1, Children's
= 2, Handbell = 1, Comtemporary Vocal Ensemble, Men's Vocal Ensemble, Praise Team
Choirs & Ensembles
that this position will be expected to direct/accompany:
Accompany Adult choir, no directing required except for sectionals
Other
music staff: Accompanists for youth and children's choirs, Children's Choir Director, part-time Music Assistant, Praise Team Leader
Compensation
Hours
per week: 10
Salary
range: $13,000 - 16,000
| Benefits: |
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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 | |
| Other Benefits: Flexible Sundays (several Sundays off per year above and beyond the regular 4 weeks vacations are possible as we have many guest organists who can fill in), may teach at the church on organ/piano at no cost. | ||||
Church Information
Membership: 800
Avg. attendance: 400
Church
budget: $750,000
Music
budget (not including staff salary and benefits): $
Organ: 1968 Moeller, 3 manuals, 38 ranks
Other
instruments: Pianos, Handbells, Orff
Congregation's Expectations: The congregation has invested a lot in its organ and music program. The Director of Music is full-time and the groups of the church have appeared on national TV. The expectations and rewards of working for this congregation are high.
Additional Comments: See our website listed below for more info on the organ, church, music program, and concert series.
Application deadline: 1 February 2008
Position to be filled by: 1 March 2008
Contact Person: Jim Regin
First Presbyterian Church
770 Chemeketa St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
Church
phone: (503) 363-9234, xt 312
Contact
phone:
Fax: (503) 391-7992
Website: www.salemfirstpres.org
E-mail: jimregin@salemfirstpres.org