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Incarnation, Columbia: Part-Time Choir Director

Posted (4/15/2025)

Position Description: Choir Director 10 hours/week

Reports to Senior Pastor and Church Council

Primary Functions:

He/She will be responsible for directing the Chancel Choir and the Handbell Choir, and supporting the Children’s Choir, as well as auditioning and managing paid singers.

Major Responsibilities and Regular Activities:

1. Direct the Adult Volunteer Choir, including, planning for and rehearsing the ensemble once per week (currently on Wednesdays) as well as on Sunday mornings (rehearsal before church and then leading them during the service).
2. Direct the Adult Handbell Choir, including planning and rehearsing weekly and performing monthly as their schedules allow.
3. Support the development of the Children’s Choir, and serve as a resource for the lay leader.
4. Assist in preparing the music budget in consultation with the Worship and Music Committee.
5. Maintain the choir library and order music as needed utilizing the music budget.
6. Participate in worship planning with staff and pastor.

Desired Education/Other Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Music
• Master’s or Doctorate preferred.
• Strong understanding of Lutheran Theology, worship and Liturgy.
• Excellent knowledge of music techniques, theory, and performance.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong leadership, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to give clear instructions and make decisions gracefully under pressure.

(6/15/2025)

Incarnation, Columbia: Part-Time Organist

Posted (4/15/2025)
Position Description: Organist – 15 hours/week
Reports to Senior Pastor and Church Council

Primary Functions:
He/She will be responsible for preparation and performance of weekly Sunday worship service, as well as other services that occur, including funerals and weddings, maintain the organ and piano, and assist in planning worship.

Major Responsibilities and Regular Activities:

1. Serve as organist for all services. These duties include preparation of all prelude, postludes, anthems, service music, hymns, etc.
2. Provide music for member funerals and weddings, with the right of first refusal, or find an appropriate substitute musician. Payment for such additional services are governed by the current Incarnation Wedding and Funeral Policy.
3. Assist in preparing the music budget in consultation with the Worship and Music Committee.
4. Maintain and oversee the care of the organ and piano in the church building. Such oversight takes place within the parameters of the current Music budget following established purchasing procedures, and in consultation with the Worship and Music Committee.
5. Worship planning (including liturgies, hymns, and other music) in consultation with the pastor.
6. When funding is available, and as time permits, offer/host music to the community such as piano or organ concerts, voice recitals, chamber music, orchestras, etc.

Desired Education/Other Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Music
• Master’s or Doctorate preferred.
• Strong understanding of Lutheran Theology, worship and Liturgy.
• Excellent knowledge of music techniques, theory, and performance.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong leadership, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to give clear instructions and make decisions gracefully under pressure.

(6/15/2025)

St. John’s, Walhalla: Part-time Principal Organist and Accompanist

Posted (4/15/2025)

The Principal Organist and Accompanist will play a large role in the music ministry of St. John’s Lutheran Church. They will be responsible for participation in planning, playing our pipe organ for Sunday worship, piano accompaniment for the choir, and collaborating with other musical providers in both traditional and blended praise music primarily for the 1100am worship at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

St. John’s is a very welcoming and active congregation looking for someone ready to share their musical talents.

Submit resume to: revdr2014@gmail.com

(6/15/2025)

Bethlehem, Irmo – Part-Time Director of Music/Organist

Posted (2/15/2025)

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, in Irmo, SC, is seeking a part-time Director of Music / Organist. The Director is expected to rehearse and direct the chancel choir and bell choir, and coordinate with the pastor on worship music selections. The salary for the position will be commensurate with the level of education and experience of the applicant. Please send resumes and contact information to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 10000 Broad River Road, Irmo, SC 29063, or e-mail bethlehemlutheranirmo@gmail.com.

(4/15/2025)

St. James, Red Bank – Part-Time Director of Music

Posted (2/15/2025)

St. James Lutheran Church (Red Bank, SC) is seeking a part- time Organist/Pianist to lead our music for our regular Sunday morning services and others. We prefer someone who plays piano and organ; however, we will entertain applicants who at this moment can only play piano. St. James’ regular worship service time on Sunday is 10:30am and have an Adult Choir rehearsal. Other services as needed include: Christmas Eve, Advent and Lenten services, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, funerals and weddings as needed. The organ is located in our sanctuary and pianos are located throughout the building. Contact the church office for details outlining qualifications, responsibilities, etc. Interested applicants ought to provide a complete resume and professional references to the church office (office@stjameslex.com).

(4/15/2025)