St. Timothy’s is searching for an Interim Director of Music Ministry beginning in December 2024 and ending in February of 2025 with the strong possibility of permanent placement (part-time). 

Who we are:
St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church is a small well-established and active church community. We have a weekly Eucharistic service with musical accompaniment and a choir that begins at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday, with a typical attendance of around 50, and an average of 100 on main Feast Days. We have a choir of about 12-15 adults. Our instruments include a Conservatory Baby Grand Piano and a Yamaha Clavinova (CSP 150).

Position: Interim Director of Music Ministry

Reports to: The Rev. Cecelia “CC” Schroeder, Rector

Location: 10125 Azuaga Street San Diego, CA 92129

Overall: To coordinate and integrate the music ministry of the parish in a manner that enhances the spirit of worship and assists the congregation in praising and serving God.

Salary: Range of $20,000 to $25,000 annual, commensurate with education and experience, according to the standards of the American Guild of Organists and Association of Anglican Musicians.

Work hours: Approximately 10-15 hours per week.

Duties:

• Collaborate with rector to plan weekly, seasonal, and special liturgies such as weddings and funerals
• Provide music for all liturgies that include music.
• Conduct regular Adult Choir rehearsals as well as practice sessions before choral church services.
• Explore ways of integrating music that spans genres and generations.
• Actively participate in parish life.
• Participate in bi-weekly staff meetings.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated leadership skills in directing and motivating musical participants.
• Instructional competency in teaching music to volunteer singers of all ages and abilities.
• Ability to play organ and piano proficiently and to improvise appropriately as needed at key moments in the service.
• Understanding of liturgy and the role of music in worship services. Familiarity with the Episcopal liturgy is desirable.
• Knowledge of traditional and contemporary choral and keyboard church music.
• Appreciation of a wide range of Christian musical styles and genres, while acknowledging the St. Timothy’s parish culture.

We strive for a music program that will be high quality with a vibrant adult choir. Our program will encourage and support congregational singing, engage the musical talents of the community, and incorporate a range of instruments.

Liturgical Duties

• In collaboration with the Rector and music team, select worship service music, including hymns and anthems, consistent with the lectionary and liturgical season.
• Provide keyboard accompaniment for principal services with musical accompaniments and seasonal liturgies.
• Select, prepare, and play preludes and postludes at services with musical accompaniments.
• Plan seasonal liturgies in cooperation with the Rector.
• Work with parishioners and their families in the selection and performance of music at special liturgies such as weddings and funerals (an honorarium is typically offered by the family).
• Encourage congregational participation in music and teach new music to members in worship. Suggest and invite guest musicians and vocalists in support of special liturgies.

Administrative Duties

• Provide music selections for services at least a month in advance, preferably by Google Sheets, to the church office.
• Proofread the music listings in service bulletins via email.
• Prepare and manage music budget.
• Submit requisitions for all expenditures.
• Participate at bi-weekly in staff meetings. Attend Vestry meetings upon request.
• Maintain and update the office list of substitute organists and pianists.
• Organize and maintain the music library.
• Ensure that the Music Ministry complies with all legal requirements related to the performance of copyright-protected works or music.
• Reserve facilities for special events and rehearsals with the Parish Administrator.
• Maintain membership in relevant professional organizations.

Adult Choir Duties

• Develop the musical skills of Adult Choir members through regular rehearsal, coaching, and other appropriate methods.
• Direct the Adult Choir for any choral service.
• Create a welcoming environment to encourage new members to join.
• Notify rector of members who are absent, ill or in crisis.
• Maintain roster of choir members, including addresses, contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses, and assigned supplies. Regularly share a copy with the Parish Administrator.