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Positions open throughout the PC(USA)

 

Positions open in the Presbytery

Pastor at Crescent Springs
Pastor at Glendale First
Interim Pastor at Immanuel
Stated Supply or CLP at Church by the Woods

Administrators, CLPs, DCEs, musicians et al.

   

Chancel Choir Director at Venice
Choral Director at Blue Ash
Church Educator at Knox
Church School Coordinator at Mt. Auburn
CLP or Stated Supply at Church by the Woods
Director of Music at Trinity
Organist at Venice
Organist/Pianist at Blue Ash
Preschool Director at Mt. Washington
Worship Accompanist at Grace Community

 

Chancel Choir Director

Venice Presbyterian Church at 4244 Layhigh Rd., P.O. Box 41, Ross, Ohio 45061 is seeking to fill the position of Chancel Choir Director.  The Chancel Choir currently rehearses at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening and at 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning.  There are approximately 20 voices in the choir.  The choir director will be responsible for selecting music and working with the pastor and organist to coordinate the music with sermon topics.

If interested please contact Venice Church at (513) 738-1317
posted 10/23/09


Choral Director
POSITION SUMMARY: The Blue Ash Presbyterian Church Choral Director will provide appropriate choral music to support and enhance Sunday worship, special services or whenever choral music is required or requested for any church related service. All activities will be coordinated with the Worship Committee, Minister (s) and organist and will develop to the highest degree possible the choral music program at BAPC.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate the choral music program with Worship Committee, Minister(s), organist and others
- Recommend and maintain an appropriate choral music library for both adult and youth choirs working within budget guidelines
- Support a ten (10) month choir program for weekly worship (first Sunday after Labor Day thru Pentecost)
- Conduct weekly choir practice (mid August thru Pentecost), approx. 90 minutes
- Participate in monthly worship planning meetings as well as Staff Meetings
- Coordinate a three (3) month summer special music program for Sunday worship using members of the congregation with the Chair of Worship, Minister (s) and the organist
- Available for special events at BAPC when the choir is requested
- Oversight and care of all hand musical instruments i.e. chimes, percussion and the like
- Arrange for substitutes when necessary

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Be a professing Christian
- Have adequate experience and talent to perform these duties
- Broad knowledge of Christian music and the liturgical calendar
- Skills to develop and implement a quality choral music program
- Ability to communicate with all parties on the needs, challenges and opportunities of the choral music program

REPORTS TO: Chair of Worship Committee, Minister, under the general direction of the Session

SEND RESUME'/CV to BAPC, 4309 Cooper Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio 45242 or emailed to jamiegindele@gmail.com
posted 7/13/10


Church Educator
Knox Presbyterian Church is seeking a Church Educator to serve full-time.

Description: Incumbent shall further the work of Jesus Christ in the life and ministry of Knox Church by envisioning, developing, coordinating, unifying and supervising all educational programs of the Church for children, youth and adults, including the church school.

The Church Educator shall with work with the Adult Education Committee in implementing adult education opportunities for the Knox Congregation.

Reports To: Pastor-Head of Staff

Responsibilities: Plans and implements the church school program for all age levels, (excluding the Confirmation/Commissioning program) providing staff support for the work of the Christian Education Committee in selecting curriculum materials and in recruiting persons to serve as teachers and leaders.

Trains, or arranges for the training of, church school teachers and leaders, as well as providing for other means of support, encouragement, development and recognition.

Uses his or her best efforts to ensure the health and safety of the participants of the church school program and to otherwise provide for a wholesome and productive environment for the program.

Arranges for adequate supplies of appropriate classroom materials and shall be in charge of the Church’s library, audio-visual and other physical resources that are primarily related to educational programming.

Provides staff visibility, presence and encouragement to volunteers who serve the church school as teachers and in other capacities.

Provides for the nurture of parent awareness of, and commitment to, the church school.

Has primary responsibility for all other programming for children at Knox, including the Vacation Bible School.

Cooperates with the Knox Preschool and the music programs of the Church to integrate these programs with those for which he/she is responsible.

Upon request, and to the extent consistent with his/her primary responsibilities, shall counsel with children and parents. To the extent possible, common concerns among such groups within the Church should be the subjects of classes and other group sessions rather than individual counseling sessions.

With the Adult Education Committee, design and implement the
educational program including contacting of guest speakers,
resourcing possible guests and providing ideas for potential topics
for exploration by adults

Provide information for the church bulletin and Knox News about children’s and adult education opportunities

Provides leadership to the larger Church as time and interest permit.

Shall perform related tasks as necessary or as assigned by the Pastor-Head of Staff.

Scheduled Work Week: 40 hours

Performance Review: Conducted annually by the Pastor-Head of Staff and the Personnel Committee.

Send application or direct questions to the Rev. Tom York.
tyork@knox.org, 513-321-2573, or
Knox Presbyterian Church
3400 Michigan Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
posted 7/27/10

Church School Coordinator

Mount Auburn Presbyterian Church is seeking a person to provide leadership in a Christian Education program within a faith community that is rooted in Progressive Theology.

Qualifications: Experience in curriculum development and instructional strategies, knowledge of faith development, knowledge of inclusive and progressive theology (social justice issues) within various curricula, knowledge of child development, and excellent organizational, administrative, promotional and interpersonal skills.

Interested persons please review detailed qualifications, responsibilities and terms of employment.  Applicants please email a letter of interest and a resume to Carl Ward.
posted 2/26/10


Director of Music
Trinity Presbyterian Church in Fairfield, Ohio is seeking to employ a director of music beginning in August, 2010. Trinity Presbyterian Church is an equal opportunity employer. The director will coordinate all parts of our music program including Sunday services, special services, choir rehearsals, play the organ for services, play the piano to accompany the choir, and performances/ rehearsals of other musical groups. Our services include a blend of contemporary, praise, and tradition Christian music.

Please contact Personnel Committee Chairperson Keith Harring at 513-829-8437, at his e-mail address, or at 2145 Yorktown Court Fairfield, Ohio 45014 for additional information or to express your interest in the position. Please send a resume which list your vocal and instrumental training.
posted 4/30/10

Organist

Venice Presbyterian Church at 4244 Layhigh Rd., P.O. Box 41, Ross, Ohio 45061 is seeking to fill its church organist position.  We have a worship service at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. The Chancel Choir meets at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening and at 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning for rehearsal.  We have a 2001 Rodgers 835B Classic Organ and a Boston 6'4" Grand piano.

If interested please contact Venice Church at (513) 738-1317
posted 10/23/09


Organist/Pianist
POSITION SUMMARY: The Blue Ash Presbyterian Church Organist will provide appropriate music to the support and enhancement of worship, special services, practices or rehearsals and whenever music is required or requested for other BAPC activities. Will coordinate all activities with the Worship Committee, Minister (s) and Choir Director, and will develop to the highest degree possible the music program at BAPC.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate the music program with Worship Committee, Minister(s), Choir Director and other participating parties
- Recommend and maintain an appropriate music library for organ and piano, working within budget guidelines
- Support a twelve (12) month music program
- Accompany weekly choir practice
- Participate in Monthly worship planning meetings as well as Staff Meetings
- Available for special events, i.e. weddings, funerals and other special services
- Coordinate routine maintenance and repair of organ and piano’s
- Arrange for substitute when necessary

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Be a professing Christian
- Adequate experience and talent to perform the duties described above
- Broad knowledge of Christian music and liturgical calendar
- Skills to develop and implement a quality church music program
- Ability to communicate with all parties on the needs, challenges and opportunities of the music program at BAPC

REPORTS TO: Chair of Worship Committee, Minister, under general direction of the Session

SEND RESUME'/CV to BAPC, 4309 Cooper Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio 45242 or emailed to jamiegindele@gmail.com
posted 7/13/10


Preschool Director
The Presbyterian Preschool of Mount Washington Presbyterian Church is seeking an experienced director. The preschool director plans, organizes and administers all aspects of the Presbyterian Preschool program including curriculum, administration, finance, personnel and public relations. The director will work closely with the Preschool Council, comprised of congregation members, and the Director of Children and Family Ministry.

This full-time salaried exempt position requires a degree in Early Childhood Education and experience in a director’s role. Salary is based on 10 months. Candidates should have:
Leadership skills
Ability to plan, organize and attention to detail
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum
Preschool teaching experience
Good communication skills
Knowledge of Step Up To quality accreditation program

Please respond with resume, cover letter and salary history to:
the preschool search committee or Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church, Preschool Director Search, 6474 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230.
 
or Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church, Preschool Director Search, 6474 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230.
posted 6/8/10

Stated Supply or Commissioned Lay Pastor

Church by the Woods in Sharonville, Ohio is seeking either stated supply or a commissioned lay pastor.  The church needs a person who:
 - Can work 20 hours per week on a flexible schedule
 - Is effective in preaching the gospel
 - Understands and ministers well to an aging congregation
 - Is excited by the challenge of the church’s focus on building a multi-cultural ministry

Desirable but not required qualifications include:
 - Having the ability to lead Bible studies/adult education classes
 - Being available to minister to shut-ins and those in hospitals
 - Having the ability to attend and provide input at committee meetings

Church by the Woods is a debt-free, tithing congregation of approximately 60 members.  Sunday service attendance averages 30.  The building is shared with the Cincinnati Taiwanese Presbyterian Ministry, and is also in use on Saturdays by the Good Shepherd Hispanic Seventh Day Adventist Church.  Other regular events at the church include fellowship dinners and Bible studies on Wednesdays, and an ESL (English as a Second Language) class on Saturday mornings.

Interested persons should contact the church via email (spcusa3@fuse.net), telephone (513-563-6447), or regular mail (Pastor Search Committee, 3755 Cornell Rd. , Cincinnati , OH 45241 , in care of Chris Pass ).


Worship Accompanist
Grace Community Presbyterian Church in Maineville, Ohio, is seeking someone with piano and organ skills to provide appropriate music for worship and to accompany the choir and soloists. One Sunday
service; one weekly rehearsal. Two weeks paid vacation.

Call Tom Graler (513) 339-0353 for more information.
posted 4/23/10

 

 

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