Minister of Music Search
Saint John’s Episcopal Church · Hagerstown, Maryland
Greetings from Saint John’s Episcopal Church in downtown Hagerstown, Maryland! Thank you for your interest in our parish and our music program.
To learn more about our ministry, we invite you to look around our website, visit our Facebook page, and watch our services on our YouTube channel. If you feel called to help us spread Christ’s light, we invite you to apply to be our next Minister of Music.
Applications are due September 30, 2026, and are reviewed as they arrive.
At a Glance
✚ Position: Minister of Music
✚ Organization: Saint John’s Episcopal Church, Hagerstown, Maryland
✚ Position Type: Three-quarter time, exempt
✚ Compensation: Available upon request
✚ Benefits: 80% employer-paid health and dental, Church Pension Group matching 403(b) and pension, four weeks vacation, one week of funded continuing education, twelve sick days
Role 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 American Guild of Organists (AGO) and the Association of Anglican Musicians (AAM), adhering to their ethical standards.
✚ Requirements: Clear background check before appointment, and completion of Safe Church training within 30 days of hire.
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.
We look forward to learning more about you and exploring how we might grow together at Saint John’s!
Warmly,
The Minister of Music Search Committee
General questions about employment at Saint John’s? Contact the church office at (301) 733–2560 or sjhagerstown@gmail.com.