Childrens Choir Assistant Director

The Children’s Choirs of St. Mark’s is an expanding program of approximately 40 children in age-appropriate choirs. The program is dedicated to nurture the love of music through music education and worship. Job Description: - Preparation and leading of one rehearsal per week on Sunday morning - Individual voice lessons for advanced singers in older choir groups once per week on Sunday morning - Conduct performances in services and smaller concerts - Foster and develop enthusiasm in children for music - Substitute for Children’s Choir director if necessary The Children’s Choir Assistant Director will: - Work in close partnership and report to the Children’s Choir Director - Develop and execute musical program for the assigned children’s choir group - Create a schedule and communicate with parents Status: $800/month, no benefits Work hours: 10 months, mid-August - mid-June. Sunday mornings, typically 11:00 AM – 01:00 PM; once per month 8:30-10:30 AM, with some exceptions. Chaperone for choir camp on Memorial Day weekend (Friday – Monday) plus one Saturday retreat to be determined. Please submit your resume and a cover letter by email to judith(a)stmarks.net. Selected candidates will teach one of the choir groups for 15 minutes and will need to prepare a solo vocal piece to be sung with accompaniment. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. St. Mark’s encourages all applicants to apply. St Mark's is an inclusive church and an equal opportunity employer, and it does not discriminate against an applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sexual orientation, religious or political affiliation, disability, or any other classification considered discriminatory under applicable law.