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Central Hudson Valley Chapter, AGO

Position Openings


Editor's Notes:
1. The AGO, and by extension the Central Hudson Valley chapter, now requires all posted jobs in our Career Center include salary information. This change improves transparency for applicants and complies with applicable New York State laws, where the AGO is headquartered. We believe this change will encourage a more positive experience for our members seeking employment.

2. Hiring institutions are encouraged to check references from applicants' previous employers. It should not be assumed that applicants who learn of position openings via these listings are endorsed by the Central Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Position openings are listed without charge for three months unless an extension is requested. If you would like to place a listing, please contact the editor
, Susan LaGrande at 845-235-7203 or send a message.

ORGANIST - (Part-Time)
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH - NEWBURGH, NY
One Sunday service at 10:00 AM (4 Sundays off per year, to be negotiated). Eight additional special services: Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Holy Week Services: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil (Saturday), Easter – Two Services, German Easter Service. Expected Competencies: Primary Instrument – Organ (with pedals), Secondary Instrument – Piano. Allen Digital organ, Kawai GS30 Grand Piano. Lutheran Book of Worship – Hymns and Service Music, and With One Voice – Hymns and Service Music.
Per Service Rate: $150 (estimated $8,700 per year) For Funeral and Wedding Service, Organist sets the fee. Choir accompanist – if agreed, compensation to be negotiated (rehearsal or performance).

Christ Lutheran Church, 186 Fullerton Avenue, Newburgh, NY 12550
The Rev. Ernst A Mossl, Pastor
Church Office: 845-562-0824
Member of the New York Metropolitan Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Contact: Daniel Madrid, 862-258-0106 2/1/2024

MUSIC DIRECTOR/ORGANIST - Part-Time
PARISH OF ST. JOSEPH - SOMERS, NY
Plan, prepare, and direct music for weekend Masses: Saturday - 5:00 PM, Sunday - 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 Noon. Holy Days - 9:00 AM, 12:00 Noon, 7:00 PM. Special occasions: Weddings, Funerals - compensation separate (average of 40 Weddings, 80 Funerals per year).
Austin Opus 2494 Pipe Organ (built in 1971 with complete restoration and addition of some ranks).
Requirements: Ability to play organ, hymns, and provide other instrumental accompaniment; knowledge and experience in providing music for Catholic liturgy. Salary commensurate with education and experience: $40,000 to 50,000 annually. Four weeks paid vacation, 5 sick days. Send résumé and contact information to: Fr. John M. Lagiovane, Pastor. St Joseph’s Church, 95 Plum Brook Road, Somers NY 10589. 914-232-2910 12/8/2023

ORGANIST - (Part-Time)
OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY - POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
The Parish of Saint Peter in Poughkeepsie is seeking an Organist for its historic Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel. Details: Lead congregation in hymns at the Sunday 9:00 AM Mass, hymns and the ordinary of Mass at 10:30 AM, and with cantor at 12:00 noon Mass. Other services: Holy Thursday Evening Mass, Good Friday Passion Liturgy, Easter Vigil, Easter Sunday and Christmas Eve and Day Masses; Annual first Holy Communion Mass and Confirmation Liturgy; and Occasional Funerals, Weddings, and Quinceañeras. Compensation: $160 per Mass. No choir rehearsals. 185 Hudson View Terrace, Poughkeepsie, NY.
Please contact Rev. Daniel D'Alliessi at: stpppoffice@gmail.com or 845-452-8580 x3. 12/1/2023

ORGANIST - (Part-Time)
ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SPRING VALLEY - SPRING VALLEY, NY
One Sunday service at 10:00 AM. Seasonal services on Good Friday and Christmas Eve. No choir currently, but would be open to establishing protocol with the newly hired organist.
Weddings/funerals: extra compensation which is paid directly by the engaging family. Gress-Miles pipe organ, 2-manuals 14 ranks (1963). Overall the organ is in great shape with a few repairs to be addressed in the near future. Tambourines and drums are occasionally used in worship. Salary range: $190 - $200 for each service. Today, we are a small but vibrant and welcoming church with a diverse congregation of about 80 families. We reach beyond the church to the larger community through outreach activities and active involvement in many community organizations. We also participate in local community update meetings hosted by the Mayor of Spring Valley. Our outreach ministry includes our Free Community Dinner and Food Pantry, our Senior’s Outreach, Homeless Outreach, Drumming and Community Healthcare Network NG. We are presently in transition as we embark on a journey to select a priest which we have been without since June 2021. We are currently using Supply Clergy and have been blessed to maintain a steady congregation and attendance during this period. This time period has taught us that we have a strong congregation and that we are capable of preserving the church in all of its duties and endeavors. Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church of Spring Valley, 26 South Madison Avenue, Spring Valley, NY 10977. Phone 845-356-1857; Fax 845-356-1616; email: stpaulssv@gmail.comstpaulspringvalley.org 9/19/2023

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC - Part-Time
THE CHURCH OF ST MARY - WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY Filled 2/29/2024

PARISH DIRECTOR OF MUSIC - Part-Time
THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY-ST.JOSEPH AND OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL - POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
The Church of St. Mary-St. Joseph and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in the City of Poughkeepsie seeks a part-time Music Director. Must be capable of playing the organ and/or sing. View Mass times here. Salary: $30,000/year. Weddings, Quinceaneras, etc. extra.
The Church of St. Mary-St. Joseph and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 231 Church Street, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 (845) 452-8250
Please send resume to smsjolmc@gmail.com, ATTN: MUSIC SEARCH. Revised 1/12/2024

CHORAL DIRECTOR - (Part-Time)
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH - POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
We are looking for a Choral Director who can work with our organist, choir, and rector. We are seeking a professional, skilled conductor who is creative, nurturing, and collaborative. She/he/they will also be organized, have a good sense of humor, and be able to communicate well.

One Sunday Service at 10:30 AM plus additional services Holy Week, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and other times in liturgical year. Choir rehearsal on Wednesday nights at 7 PM and Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM.

Christ Church has a choir of between 10-16 voices. We are a progressive Christian community with a strong commitment to music. Our salary range is between $15,000-$20,000 depending on experience.

Christ Episcopal Church, 20 Carroll Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to rector@christchurchpok.org by October 26, 2022. Renewed 4/20/2023

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