Minister of Music

Three-Quarter Time · Exempt · Applications due September 30, 2026

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Position Summary

Saint John’s Episcopal Church is seeking a Minister of Music to lead its congregational worship, direct choir programs, and manage community music outreach. This role combines keyboard proficiency, choir leadership, and administrative stewardship to nurture a vibrant liturgical tradition.

Key Responsibilities

✚ Worship and Liturgies: Serve as organist for Sunday services (8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.), feast days, Evensongs, weddings, and funerals. Select all service music in collaboration with the Rector.

✚ Choir and Talent Development: Direct parish choirs, train cantors and soloists, and establish a dynamic chorister program for youth.

✚ Program Management: Oversee the Saint John’s Music Series, chair its Steering Committee, manage fundraising, and build local community partnerships.

✚ Administration: Manage music budgets, maintain the music library, oversee instrument care and organ restoration, and hire guest musicians as needed.

Qualifications

✚ Education and Experience: Bachelor’s or graduate degree in music (organ, sacred music, or choral conducting), with 5 or more years of church music leadership experience preferred.

✚ Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in organ, piano, and adult and youth choral conducting.

✚ Knowledge and Affiliations: Deep understanding of Episcopal and Anglican liturgy (1979 Book of Common Prayer). Membership, or willingness to join, in the AGO and AAM, adhering to their ethical standards.

✚ Requirements: Clear background check before appointment, and completion of Safe Church training within 30 days of hire.

Compensation and Benefits

✚ Compensation available upon request.

✚ Employer-paid health and dental coverage.

✚ Church Pension Group matching 403(b) and pension.

✚ Four weeks vacation and one week of funded continuing education.

✚ Twelve sick days.

How to Apply

Please submit any questions and/or the following materials to stjohnsmusicsearch@gmail.com by September 30, 2026:

✚ A cover letter detailing your experience and a current resume.

✚ Web links to recent audio or video recordings showcasing your music ministry.

Please note that we will be reviewing and acting on submissions as they arrive.

Child Care Provider

Part-Time · Sunday Mornings · Reports to the Rector

Position Summary

Saint John’s Episcopal Church in Hagerstown, Maryland seeks a part-time Child Care Provider. The provider safeguards the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of parish children ages 0–8 while parents attend services and events.

Duties Vary by Week

✚ Weeks 2 and 4 — Children’s Chapel: a teacher leads a lesson and craft for preschool-through-grade-3 children; the provider assists with child care and supports the teacher as needed.

✚ Weeks 1, 3, and 5 — General Child Care: the provider oversees children up to age 8, allowing parents to attend worship. A parish volunteer assists the provider each week.

Duties and Responsibilities

✚ Greet children and parents upon arrival.

✚ Supervise play, read stories, and organize age-appropriate activities for the designated week.

✚ Attend to basic needs such as feeding and diaper changes.

✚ Maintain a child-proof environment; respond quickly to emergencies and contact parents immediately.

✚ Sanitize toys, surfaces, and changing stations before and after use.

✚ Schedule volunteers so that two adults are always present; volunteers must complete the required Episcopal Diocese of Maryland training.

Qualifications

✚ At least 18 years old with experience in childcare, babysitting, or early childhood education.

✚ Pass a background check and complete the church’s mandatory child-protection training (Safe Church) required by the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland.

✚ Current infant/child CPR and First Aid certifications.

✚ Ability to sit on the floor, bend, lift, or carry children up to 30 lb.

Work Schedule and Compensation

✚ Typically 4 hours per week on Sunday mornings for the 10:15 a.m. service.

✚ Availability for special services (e.g., Christmas Eve) and other church events as needed and negotiated.

✚ Pay commensurate with experience.

✚ Reports directly to the Rector and collaborates with Christian Formation.

How to Apply

Send a resume and references to sjhagerstown@gmail.com.