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The Episcopal Church in Almaden (ECA) is seeking a Music Director and Organist/Pianist. The person selected will help ECA fulfill its vision of creating a joyful, dynamic worship experience, supported and enriched by music both congregational and choral through celebration and education. We want the Music Director to help educate and train individuals and the congregation as a whole, preparing them to participate fully in the worship of the church. We want the Holy Spirit to be felt in our singing and in the music sung by the choir, and to engage a broad range of repertoire in both. We want to be creative and collaborative in our worship planning, and to have fun together doing so. Joyfulness and a personally engaging manner will be considered as much as technical competence in the choice of our Music Director. ECA considers its music programs to be a vital ministry. Full details are here.
Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church seeks a Chancel Choir Director, to lead and direct the Chancel Choir in Sunday-morning worship services and in weekly rehearsals (Thursday evenings 7-9 pm). SVPC is a vibrant church community whose core values include loving and serving the community both inside and outside the church. We strive to be fully inclusive (open & affirming) and seek to follow the teachings of Jesus to “love our neighbors as we love ourselves.” The choir-director position is up to 15+ hours per week; pay is $30-40/hour, depending on experience and qualifications. The position will begin after a candidate is selected, at a mutually agreed upon date, likely in June or later. This person will work closely with Valerie Sterk, Organist/Pianist and Music Coordinator for Morning Worship. A job description with more details is attached below. For more information, or with questions, please email Valerie Sterk (valeriesterk@gmail.com). Applications should include your resumé (including choral-directing experience and other relevant job skills/experience), and names/contact info of two references.
Please submit your resumé (with two references) and cover letter to: carol@sunnyvalepres.com
Job posting & Job Description: https://sunnyvalepres.com/employment-opportunities/
All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Palo Alto: Music Director (Organist/choir director, but the church would consider splitting the 2 jobs). See job description on the church website.
Willow Glen United Methodist Church is seeking a part-time Music Director (15-20 hours per week). The Music Director will work closely with the Senior Pastor and Worship Team to plan and deliver impactful music for our 10:00 AM Sunday service. This role includes directing the choir, performing as pianist and/or organist, and coordinating special music. “We're looking for a passionate Music Director to inspire and lead our congregation through meaningful and engaging music each Sunday. If you have a heart for worship and a gift for music, we’d love to hear from you!”. Full details are here.
The Palo Alto-Peninsula Chapter seeks a bimonthly newsletter editor. Contact Rani Fischer ifyou would be willing to serve in this way. MailChimp makes it easy!
The San Jose Chapter is looking for a webmaster. Colin Whitby-Strevens, who is temporarily maintaining the website, estimates that someone could complete updates in under 2 hours in most months. He is willing to train this person and be a backup. Please reach out to Colin if you are interested.