St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, Annapolis, MD, is looking for an enthusiastic and congenial Director of Music Ministry (Organist/Choir Director) who will continue to grow the music ministry of the church. The ideal candidate is a skilled organist, pianist, and choir director who is familiar with, or is willing to learn, Lutheran liturgy and hymnody. The Music Director should have familiarity and comfort with a wide range of music, including classical, traditional, and contemporary worship music.

Duties include:

Serving the congregation as organist and accompanist
Selecting music for worship in cooperation with the pastor
Directing the Chancel Choir (presently approx. 15 adult volunteer singers)
Working as an active member of church staff
Recruiting and leading musicians from the congregation
Coordinating the music program
Familiarity with equipment for projecting sound in the church facility and broadcasting live video on YouTube.

Applicant requirements:

College degree in related field (music preferred)
Experience in leading a church music ministry (three to five years preferred)

Job type: 20 hours per week average, salaried

Compensation: negotiable based on experience

St. Martin’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) is a vibrant, progressive medium-size congregation a short distance from downtown Annapolis and the United States Naval Academy. The church has a 31 rank Möller pipe organ, a set of 4 octave Schulmerich handbells, and a set of 3 octave chimes. Average attendance at St. Martin’s is 35 at the 8:00 a.m. service, 125 at the 10:00 a.m. service; and 94 on YouTube. St. Martin’s also has a pre-K to grade 8 school.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

Tell us about your experience in directing a church music program, including playing organ and piano, and leading choirs.

Ability to Relocate:

Annapolis, MD 21403: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Director of Music Ministry