2/2012 ORGANIST JOB LISTING

 OPENING FOR ORGANIST
San Dieguito United Methodist Church
170 Calle Magdalena
Encinitas, CA  92024

 The church sanctuary has a Schantz Pipe Organ (1980) of 33 ranks, expanded to 42 ranks in 2011, and an 8 ft. Yamaha grand piano. The sanctuary seats 500 people and is quite a beautiful design.

 The Organist is expected to have outstanding musical talent and expertise.  Responsibilities are to provide appropriate pipe organ (and sometimes piano) music for two Sunday services and special services of the liturgical year, to rehearse (Thursday evenings) with and accompany the adult Chancel Choir, and on occasion to present solo recitals or join in choral/orchestras concerts.  It is expected that the time requirements for this position will average 15-20 hours per week.  Additional funds are earned by playing for wedding and funeral/memorial services, and the Organist has first refusal with those services.  Both Sunday services are considered traditional in musical style and liturgy. Position is considered twelve-month, with four weeks of paid vacation.  Salary is based on AGO guidelines and is commensurate with education and experience. 

San Dieguito United Methodist Church, encinitaschurch.com, is a 900-member, multigenerational church with strong traditions of community and international outreach and support. 

For further job information, contact William Hatcher, Director of Music, wdhatcher@sbcglobal.net

Applications should include a resumé, and a cd or dvd recording of the applicant’s performance at the organ.  Deadline for application is March 15, 2012.  It is hope that the position will begin by late spring or summer of 2012.   Send applications to:

Organist Search Committee
San Dieguito United Methodist Church
170 Calle Magdalena
Encinitas, CA 92024