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Director of Worship & Music: Grace Episcopal Church

Grace Episcopal Church, located in Elkridge, MD is seeking a visionary leader to direct its existing music ministry on a part-time basis, about 10 hours a week. The church sings traditional and contemporary songs in a relaxed setting and needs a leader/director who demonstrates a passion for Christian music and worship. Occasional services on principal holidays are held in the historic church that has an organ. The ideal candidate will have strong keyboard skills and singing abilities. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for selecting music (along with the rector) that will enhance the experience of the congregants in the worship service while leading the adult choir, and actively seek ways to expand the current ministry, including ways to incorporate children in the music ministry.  

Qualifications:  

The candidate must possess:  

• Passion for and knowledge of contemporary & traditional Christian music  
• Preferred proficiency on electronic piano and organ, familiarity with other instruments such as guitars and chimes  
• Talent for developing and projecting a vision for the ministry of music  
• Demonstrated musical leadership ability
• Spiritual leadership
• Good organizational skills  

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary Music Leader for the Sunday, 10am service which may occasionally be held at 9am
• Develop, communicate, lead and maintain a vision for the music ministry at Grace Church
• Select music, in conjunction with the rector, for weekly Sunday services and occasional holy days
• Lead weekly choir practice
• Work with children to incorporate them in the Sunday worship music and help lead music during Vacation Bible School (1 week, usually the end of July)
• Required Holy Day Services: Palm Sunday, Easter, Pentecost, Christ the King (Last Sunday of Nov) and Christmas Eve (included in your weekly rate as most are Sundays)
• Extra Holy Day Services: Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday & Easter Vigil
• Meet with Rector monthly to review music and the vision of music ministry
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Oversee all technical aspects/support pertinent to the music ministry to include equipment & music
• Prepare annual music budget to submit to the Vestry for annual approval
• Set up and take down the electronic piano for Sunday services 

Pay/Benefits:

• Range for annual pay $20,000-$23,000 depending on experience
• 4 weeks' vacation including 4 Sundays

Please submit your resume to music@graceelkridge.org by 08/27/2026.