St. John’s Episcopal Church, Worthington
Organist
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Worthington, Ohio
St. John’s seeks an organist to make music with the choir and congregation in support of worship and to the glory of God. This is a part-time position, averaging 10 hours per week, at $49.68 per hour. In partnership with the Choral Director, the Organist leads the music ministry of the parish by:
Providing organ and/or piano music and accompanying the choir at Sunday services (9:00am and 11:15am) and holy day services (7:00pm)
Rehearse once per week with the choir (Sept to May/June, Thursdays at 7:00pm)
Provide music at weddings and funerals, for an additional fee
With the Choral Director, organizing the annual Music Series
With the clergy, attending to the pastoral needs of choir members
When possible, attending biweekly staff meetings (Tuesdays at 10:00am) and Worship Committee meetings (5 per year, Tuesdays at 7:00pm)
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in music, music education, organ performance, or a related field.
Experience accompanying a church choir; experience of the Episcopal Church preferred.
Strong written and spoken communication skills.
Effective teamwork skills including fostering trust, engaging in productive dialogue and conflict resolution, demonstrating commitment and accountability, and producing measurable results.
Ability to take direction and feedback well.
About St. John’s Episcopal Church
The mission of St. John’s is to grow, heal, and serve with God’s wisdom, love, and joy. Our founding ethos of a community pulling together for the common good is evident today in our strong lay leadership, respected music ministry, and vibrant Christian formation for all ages. Liturgically, the parish is traditional and broad church; theologically, the parish holds diversity while fully affirming the ministry of LGBTQ+ people. Our music ministry’s repertoire ranges from classic Anglican hymnody to gospel anthems.
St. John’s is blessed with two pipe organs and a grand piano in the sanctuary. The present chancel organ is a three-manual instrument with 33 ranks and 1,952 pipes that was built for St. John’s by the Schantz Organ Company, installed in 1983. In 2021, St. John’s installed a 1-manual tracker-action organ from Harrison & Harrison in our balcony.
To apply:
Send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to the Rev. Gia Hayes-Martin at giahm@stjohnsworthington.org. Applications will be reviewed beginning on April 20 and will be accepted until the position is filled.