Part-time Associate Director
of Music/Organist
First Presbyterian Church, Doylestown, PA
First listing: 4/17/2008
Position Description
Degree
requirements: Bachelor's Degree, preferably in organ performance
Experience
requirements: Several years experience as a church organist, recital experience preferred, and must be an excellent sight-reader and improviser.
Sunday
services: 2
Other weekly
services: 0
Occasional
services per year: 2
Weekly
rehearsals: 3
Choirs
& ensembles at church: Adult = 1, Youth = 1, Children's
= 3, Handbell = 4, Orchestra
Choirs & Ensembles
that this position will be expected to direct/accompany:
Accompany Chancel (Adult) choir, Direct/accompany a children's choir, Assist (as needed) with Conducting of choirs during the 8:30 AM worship service, Possibly Accompany Youth Choir
Other
music staff: Director of Music & the Arts, Volunteer Children's Choir Directors, Volunteer Accompanists for Children's & Youth Choirs
Compensation
Hours
per week: 20
Salary
range: Up to $35,000, commensurate with experience.
| 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; 2 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: 1,750
Avg. attendance: 600
Church
budget: $1,400,000
Music
budget (not including staff salary and benefits): $15,700
Organ: 1961/2000 Schantz Pipe Organ, 3 manuals, 52 ranks
Other
instruments: Pianos, Handbells, Orff
Congregation's Expectations: The Associate Director of Music, along with organ/worship responsibilities will also coordinate the Children's choir program & direct/accompany 1 children's choir. They may also help with directing the Handbell ministry. The Music Ministry develops the musical gifts of our congregation, presents high quality repertoire, and praises God through our service to the church and our congregation.
Additional Comments: Additional opportunities to complement base salary will be available through weddings and funeral/memorial services.
Application deadline: 15 May 2008
Position to be filled by: 1 June 2008
Contact Person: Beverly Fulgham
Doylestown Presbyterian Church
127 East Court Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
Church
phone: (215) 348-3531
Contact
phone:
Fax: (215) 348-7590
Website: www.dtownpc.org
E-mail: dpc@dtownpc.org