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The Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment characterized by love and a commitment to honoring the dignity of every human. We enthusiastically encourage people from all walks of life and backgrounds who share our commitment to loving as Jesus taught us to apply for positions available on our diocesan staff and in our parishes.
Current Lay Openings
Job Title: Director of Music
Organization: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Compensation: This is a three-fourths to full-time position. Compensation is $65,000 – $75,000 plus benefits (includes health insurance, pension, generous PTO package, disability insurance, and life insurance).
Church Profile:
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, founded 189 years ago, is a welcoming and affirming community of faith in a vibrant urban community. The church is the oldest operating building in the city of Grand Rapids and has been an interactive partner with the Grand Rapids community for decades. St. Mark’s is the largest Episcopal Church in Western Michigan and has long been recognized for its choirs, music offerings, and free concert series. In parishioner surveys,
music is one of the primary reasons cited for attendance and membership at St. Mark’s.
The church organ is a 4 manual 71 rank tracker-action organ built by J.W. Walker and installed in 2004.
The spirit of St. Mark’s is encapsulated in the vision to love and serve all of God’s people. All are welcome here. We worship, we create a sense of belonging for all parishioners and visitors, we discuss and consider the mysteries and meaning of faith, and we practice social justice.
Job Description:
We are seeking a Music Director who is both a musician and a leader. This person will be expected to continue the tradition of renowned music at St. Mark’s while developing and implementing a diverse musical program that combines the deepest traditions of the Episcopal Church with the breadth of Christian expression.
Regular duties include providing music for all liturgies, rehearsing and directing the adult and bell choirs, managing the Sacred Sounds concert series (four free concerts open to the public each year), and attending to budgeting and administrative tasks.
Applicants should have
- A degree in music education, music performance or equivalent experience and training.
- An active Christian faith in alignment with Episcopal theology and St. Mark’s mission.
- Five years previous experience in a church setting.
- Proven leadership experience in a music role; experience aligning the components of a music program with each other and the church’s mission.
- Strong knowledge of Christian hymns and music and the Anglican choral tradition.
- Demonstrated understanding of music theory, composition and performance practices.
Application Process: For a full job description and information about our church visit the website.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume/CV and other materials if desired to Kate Assarian at officeadmin[at]stmarksgr.org
Position open until filled. Desired start date is January 2026.