Local Open Positions

(updated 4 Jan 2025)

Ninth Church of Christ, Scientist, San Francisco - PaRT TIME ORGANIST

3-manual 1969 Aeolian-Skinner organ. To schedule your audition and get paid for it, contact James Martin martinjg@flash.net, the retiring organist, to be scheduled as a guest organist for an upcoming Sunday morning service, or a Wednesday evening testimony meeting. Sunday morning the pay is $270 with soloist rehearsal at 9:30, service at 10:30. Wednesday evening 7:30 service the pay is $190.

Willow Glen United Methodist Church, San Jose - Music Director (Part-Time)

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. This part-time position requires 15-20 hours per week.

Responsibilities: Select and prepare music for Sunday services in collaboration with the pastor, Lead and rehearse with the Chancel Choir each week, Perform as the pianist and/or organist during services, Coordinate special music and plan for holiday and seasonal events, Attend staff meetings and planning workshops as needed

Requirements: Proficiency in piano and choir direction; organ skills a plus., Ability to arrange and transpose music, Incorporate traditional and/or contemporary music, Strong communication and organizational skills to work closely with ministry leaders. - Leadership that reflects a deep faith, with a willingness to embrace United Methodist traditions

Compensation: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Please contact: Pastor Jay Parr, jay@wgumc.org

The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany San Carlos - Part-time Music Director

The position will oversee and provide a music program in support of Sunday 10 am worship services, including Advent and Holy Week, building on the strong musical tradition of our parish. We seek an individual to direct the choir and play the organ or piano, but we would consider separating these roles. The Music Director is a part-time position, approximately 10 hours/week, and the salary is $18,000-24,000. This is a non-exempt, salaried position, with paid vacation of four weeks/year; salary is commensurate with education and experience.

The Music Director will participate in worship planning, conduct and lead the choir, and provide musical expertise for all aspects of parish life. Collaborate with clergy to select music appropriate to the liturgical season. Duties include: Lead 90-minute choir rehearsals of volunteer choir (currently Thursday pm); September –May, Lead music for parish worship and direct choir for Sunday 10 am service, Maintain choir room and music library; oversee upkeep of keyboard instruments, Attend weekly staff meetings as available, Engage and collaborate with other musicians involved in worship, including arranging for summer musicians, Serve as initial point of contact for outside performers to present concerts in the sanctuary

See full description at https://www.epiphanysancarlos.org. Email a cover letter; resume; evidence of conducting experience (online links preferred); and the names of 2-3 references to Pastor Marisa Tabizon Thompson, marisa@churchoftheepiphany.org

Sunnyvale Presbyterian church - Interim Chancel Choir Director 

Up to 12 hours/week. Rate of pay: $27–$34 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church 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 Interim Chancel Choir Director will lead and direct the Chancel Choir in Sunday morning worship services and in weekly rehearsals (Thursday evenings 7-9 pm). The position starts immediately and continues until a permanent person is hired, hopefully in 4–6 months. The Interim Choir Director is welcome to apply for the long-term Chancel Choir Director position.

To apply or get more information: https://sunnyvalepres.com/employment-opportunities/ Contact: Valerie Sterk <valerie@sunnyvalepres.com>

St. Ignatius Catholic Church - Antioch - Director of Music and Organist

We are seeking a part-time Director of Music and Organist.  We are a Vatican II parish that sings hymnody along with the best of contemporary music in both "Gather" and "Journey Songs."  The musical resources are a one manual, 7 rank German Positiv Organ, a 3 manual Rodgers Hybrid Organ of 19 ranks and 58 digital stops, and a Yamaha Concert Grand Piano.  There is one choir rehearsal each week on Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. and three liturgies each weekend: Saturday at 4:00 p.m. and Sundays at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m.  There is a Cantor for each liturgy and the Parish Choir, consisting of 25 singers, sings for the 10:00 a.m. Eucharist.  In addition, the Director/Organist also plays for weddings, funerals, and Holy Day liturgies.  The position is part time, 20 to 25 hours per week and the salary is negotiable, depending upon education, experience, and performance ability. 

To apply: Please send resumes to Father Robert Rien, Pastor, at Robearkr@aol.com, or they may be mailed as follows:  Fr. Robert Rien, St. Ignatius of Antioch Parish, 3351 Contra Loma Blvd., Antioch, CA 94509..

All saints episcopal church - palo alto - music director

All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Palo Alto, seeks a Music Director to oversee and provide a music program in support of Sunday 10 am worship services, including Advent and Holy Week, building on the strong musical tradition of our parish. We seek an individual to direct the choir and play the organ, but we would consider separating these roles. The Music Director is a half-time position, approximately 20 hours/week, and the salary is $43,000. This is a non-exempt, salaried position, with part-time health benefits and paid vacation; salary is commensurate with education and experience.

For the complete job description, click here.

To Apply: Email a cover letter; resume; evidence of conducting experience (online links preferred; and the names of 3 professional references to allsaints125@gmail.com.

St. Augustine Episcopal Church - Rocklin - Director of Music

St. Augustine seeks a Director of Music who is well-versed in a variety of musical genres to lead our congregation and volunteer choir. The church seeks a creative, talented, flexible, collaborative, enthusiastic Minister of Music who is open to trying new music to enrich worship.

For the complete job description, click here.

To apply: send your resume to pastoranny@staugustineepiscopal.com
Salary Part-time position with a salary of $17,000/year

National Open Positions

Seeking employment outside the Bay Area? The National American Guild of Organists curates a regularly updated job board for organ and choir director positions.

To explore open positions in the Bay Area and nationwide, visit the AGO National Jobs Page.