Music Minister
St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church
2175 1st Street
White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110
www.stjohnwilderness.org

St. John in the Wilderness is seeking an energetic, spiritually-driven, and musically passionate individual to fill our half-time Music Minister position. The position is responsible for developing, organizing, planning, and leading all music programs in worship services and special events. Duties include utilizing talents of current adult, youth, inter-generational choirs and incorporating musical talents of the congregation, recruiting talented musicians including vocalists and instrumentalists. The candidate we seek would also have a passion for a variety of music genres and styles and an ability to blend musical styles from the classics to contemporary, gospel, and jazz.

Qualifications desired would include a higher degree in music but not limited to organ performance or conducting. Prior church musician leadership is desired. Candidates with the ability to perform on organ along with piano/keyboard are being considered for this position. Other instrumental performance ability for leading worship, such as guitar would be a plus. Our music minister would have a growing knowledge and profession of the Christian faith, specifically an appreciation for Episcopal liturgy, tradition and theology. A working knowledge of the Episcopal Hymnal, Lift Every Voice and Sing along with Wonder, Love, and Praise would be an asset. St. John in the Wilderness instruments include a (installed 2000) Cassavant Freres 2 manual organ, a Steinway Grand, Stegler Rehearsal Grand along with 3 octaves of Handbells.

The Music Minister Position hours are typically 2 days during the week encompassing Wednesday Rehearsals and Sunday morning Worship services. Throughout the year other Major services and minor services will be required that may or may not fall on a Sunday or Wednesday. Flexibility will be valuable in this position. S/he would also be required to participate in weekly staff meetings and other liturgy planning meetings. The best candidate for this position will also have a desire to be very connected into the community beyond the scope of their position. The compensation package for this position is comparable to AGO standards for a ½ time position. Opportunities for other income are possible through weddings, funerals, and memorial services. The Music Minister functions under the direct supervision of the Rector, at whose pleasure s/he serves. The Music Minister exercises the Rector's canonical authority in the area of music, which is delegated by the Rector, and subject to the Rector's review.

To apply, please submit cover letter and resume, files to include your name, to this address

upload.Resumes.bntt5mnzlf@u.box.com

by March 15, 2012. We strongly encourage you also send us video clips of your work to the same address, ideally as flash formatted files (file size limit is high – 2 GB). The preferred start date for this position is June 1, 2012.

The Rev. Mark W. Kelm
St John in the Wilderness
2175 1st Street
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Telephone 651-429-5351 ext. 11
www.stjohnwilderness.org

Development & Marketing Position, Young at Art Museum

The Development Specialist is responsible for providing logistical support to specific fundraising and fund development initiatives, including special events, grants, social media, and donor development, including management and Altru data entry (development software). Attached please find detailed job description. Qualified candidates, please send resume with the name of the position you are applying for as your email subject to: humanresources@youngatartmuseum.org

Symphony of the Americas
Job Description - Marketing and Office Manager

This key position within the Symphony organization manages the Symphony’s marketing activities, ticket sales and merchandising plans, donor and sponsor relations and support, and serves as the "go-to" person for subscribers and patrons. Position also is responsible for management of the Symphony’s day-to-day office operations and reports directly to the Executive Director.

Marketing

• Develop and place display ads, banner ads, e-blast flyers, radio and TV ads to promote concerts and events.
• Develop and submit calendar listings for all online and publication event calendars
• Supervise maintenance of e-Tapestry database, list generation, mail merges and other related correspondence
• Develop, maintain and expand email lists and contact lists
• Develop and Manage Constant Contact e-blasts on a regular basis
• Maintain Press and Media Contact Lists
• Write and distribute press releases; conduct follow-up phone calls to press.

Subscriptions - Ticketing

• Develop and maintain the ticket sales and merchandising plan
• Supervise receipt and processing of single and subscription ticket sales.
• Interface with ticket holders and field inquiries as necessary.
• Manage distribution of tickets and coordination with the Broward Center box office.
• Manage ticket table at each concert
• Manage coordination of volunteers for manning a SOA table at community events

Office Management

• Act as Office Manager-Coordinator
• Field general office calls as necessary, check messages and return calls.

Support Guilds and their Activities

• Manage activities with Symphony Society Members and event chairpersons for each fund-raising event, including database needs.
• Coordinate volunteers and reservation table for events.
• Assist Executive Director as needed.
• Guide development and management of "Young Notables" young professionals group program and events

Advertisers and Sponsors

• Coordinate, communicate and document benefits
• Supervise ongoing advertiser and sponsor communication.

Accounting

• Serve as back-up person to process all credit card charges for tickets, reservations and CD sales when necessary.

Board of Directors

• Maintain board lists, contribution records and notification to Board Members.

Web Page Maintenance and Postings

• Manage Supporter Ads and Blogs on website
• Maintain monthly reports from Awstats and Google analytics on web visits
• Maintain e-commerce page with products
• Maintain and update content on website
• Maintain Facebook and Twitter pages
• Forward new content postings to Facebook and twitter followers
• Supervise posting of new social and event photography to website with webmaster
• Post and or monitor new blogs and comments on website
• Supervise coordination of website with Broward Center box office for single and subscription ticket sales

Requirements: Self-starter, requiring minimal supervision. Experience in all aspects of marketing, advertising, and media relations - preferably in the non-profit marketplace. Must have excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and experience with mail merges. Good at multi-tasking with ability to handle complex projects; work well under pressure. Excellent phone and personal networking skills. Experience with e-Tapestry fundraising software desired.

Send cover letter and resume to info@sota.org. For information on Symphony of the Americas, visit www.symphonyoftheamericas.org. No phone calls please.

Symphony of the Americas
Job Description - Operational Administrator

This key position within the Symphony organization serves as the primary point of contact for our subscribers and patrons and reports directly to the Executive Director, assisting with operational projects and marcom activities, particularly in the areas of e-marketing and social networking.

Responsibilities include:

Subscriptions - Ticketing

• Receive and process single and subscription ticket sales.
• Interface with ticket holders and field inquiries.
• Distribute tickets and coordinate with the BCPA box office.
• Handle ticket table at each concert
• Identify and coordinate volunteers as necessary for manning a SOA table at community events

Telephones

• Answer general office calls, check voice mail and return phone calls.

Office Support

• Document, maintain and all records of concerts, events, advertising and promotions
• Copy and fax as needed
• Maintain office supply inventory

Guilds and Activities Support

• Interface with Symphony Society Members and event chairpersons as necessary for administration of each fund-raising event, including database management.
• Handle mail and email reservations for events and post to spreadsheet for use in onsite registration at each event.
• Handle all credit card charges and processing for tickets, reservations, CD sales, etc.
• Assist Executive Director as needed.
• Assist in coordination of fundraising events.

Communications

• Perform data entry for e-Tapestry database, maintain contact lists for both hard copy and email communications and generate mailing lists and labels as needed
• Send follow-up thank you letters and any other continuing communication to subscribers, advertisers, donors, sponsors and board members.

Marketing - Website Maintenance and Social Media

• Assist in the management of supporter ads and blogs on website
• Assist in maintenance of e-commerce page with products
• Assist in maintenance of Facebook and Twitter pages
• Assist in forwarding new content postings to Facebook and Twitter followers
• Assist in posting and/or monitor new blogs and comments on website
• Coordinate website for single and subscription ticket sales through the Broward Center

Requirements: Self-starter, requiring minimal supervision. Must have excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and experience with mail merges. Good at multi-tasking with ability to handle complex projects; work well under pressure. Excellent phone and personal networking skills. Experience with e-Tapestry fundraising software desired.

Send cover letter and resume to info@sota.org. For information on Symphony of the Americas, visit www.symphonyoftheamericas.org. No phone calls please.

Delray Beach Chorale Young Artists

Press Release

The Delray Beach Chorale is currently looking to expand our Young Artists and Apprentice programs.
It is preferred that Young Artisis have a Bachelor's degree or higher in vocal music and/or music education and be prepared to serve as section leaders, soloists, and possibly give voice lessons to our apprentices. Compensation is good and comparable to other performing groups.
Apprentices are high school or undergraduate students who are enthusiastic about singing and eager to participate in a high level choral ensemble. Free vocal lessons are offered to apprentices by our highly qualified and experienced Young Artists. Multiple recital opportunities are available for both young artists and apprentices and all Concerts are sponsored by the Delray Beach Chorale.
All those interested in auditioning should contact Eric Keiper, Artistic Director & Conductor at ejk321@Comcast.net or 800 984-7282.

We are a loving, diverse church in North Miami, Fl. We are seeking a Choir Director & Pianist and/or Organist to hire on a perminent basis. Candidates should be well versed in African American Gospel, Contemporary Gospel and Christian Hymns. We have a small congregation and choir.

Two years experience as a church musician is preferred, but not required. We have a 1 hour rehersal during the week and a half hour rehersal before the service on Sunday.

Please write us with a brief description of your musical background in church music at: TonyJohnsonFL@bellsouth.net

Please contact Tony Johnson via e-mail or phone. 305 354 2236

Church by the Sea, United Church of Christ, Bal Harbour, FL

Organist/Pianist: Seeking an accomplished organist and accompanist who can play both the organ and piano with a variety of musical styles for our Sunday morning and special worship services. We also are looking for someone who is creative and works cooperatively with the choir and the worship team.

Part-time: 8-12 hours per week

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Please send bio and resume to Rev. Robert Asinger at:

Church by the Sea
501 96th Street
Bal harbor, FL 33154
305-866-0321
revasinger@churchbythesea.org

St. David's-in-the-Pines Episcopal Church
465 West Forest Hill Boulevard
Wellington, FL 33414 (561) 793-1976
www.saintdavidsinthepines.org
saintdavidschurch@comcast.net
The Reverend W. Steven Thomas, S.T.M., Rector

Saint David's Choir Announces Auditions
Two Positions in our Church Choir
Requirements: Good Sight-Reading and the ability to blend with the ensemble are of prime importance. We offer a modest stipend for those who qualify. The music is classically oriented. Our need is for an alto and a bass-baritone. The schedule, beginning on Thursday, September 8, is as follows:

Thursday evenings: 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. - Rehearsal
Sundays: 9:00 a.m. Warm-up Rehearsal
10:00 a.m. Service of Holy Communion (usually finished by 11:10 a.m.)

There are extra Services during the Christmas season and during the Lenten and Easter Seasons.

For further information, please contact The Rev. Steven Thomas (561-793-1976) or The Director of Music, Dr. Stuart Gardner (561-272-1429). Auditions are held on Thursday afternoons at 5:00 p.m. Sunday mornings, beginning at 11:30 a.m.

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL, MIAMI

seeks a

BASS STAFF SINGER

for the choir season beginning September 2011

Soprano, alto and tenor staff singer positions are currently filled, although excellent sight-singers are encouraged to audition to be on the substitute list

COMMITMENT: 90 minutes on Wednesday evening (7.30 - 9pm); 9ampractice on Sunday morning for 10am service, finishing around 11.15. Extra practices and services (including an increasing number of weddings) are compensated accordingly. The choir's season runs from September to June. During the summer months staff singers have the opportunity to sing solo repertoire at the 10am service, as well as at other occasional services and functions throughout the year.

REPERTOIRE: Miami's Episcopal Cathedral follows the British cathedral music tradition whilst also taking into account Miami's cultural diversity. As the cathedral, it is the aim to set the highest standards of music and liturgy. A Sunday morning service typically features choral psalmody and two anthems. Visit the music pages of www.trinitymiami.org for further information including detailed music lists and examples of repertoire sung.

LOCATION: 464 NE 16 Street in downtown Miami, two blocks from the performing arts center, minutes from I-95 and SR-836, and also accessible on public transport. The cathedral's acoustics are the warmest in South Florida.

REQUIREMENTS: Section leaders are sought who are excellent sight singers, can sing with a straight(ish) tone, are able to commit to a regular schedule (including Christmas Eve and Holy Week) and who enjoy singing liturgical music with dedicated volunteers. The bass staff singer's bottom range should extend to at least an F. As part of the audition potential section leaders will be asked to prepare a choral work previously unknown to them.

For further information and to schedule an audition call the Director of Music, Matthew Steynor on 786 888 6665, or email music@trinitymiami.org.

Higher Education positions in music and other academic fields