Job Listings
Tidewater AGO lists, free of charge, job postings for organists and church musicians in the area. If your church or organization has a job opening you would like posted on our website, please email Carina Brackin! Jobs will be posted for 3 months. If you need your listing renewed, please let us know.
Minister of Music (Part-Time) Abingdon Episcopal Church | White Marsh, Gloucester County Virginia
Abingdon Episcopal Church seeks a gifted and collaborative Minister of Music to lead our music ministry and oversee the Arts at Abingdon concert series. This part-time position (approximately 25 hours per week) includes serving as organist and choir director, planning music for worship, recruiting and supporting volunteer musicians, and helping expand the church’s ministry through music and the arts.
Worship at Abingdon is characterized as “broad church” liturgically. Hymnal 1982 is primary source for worship music with occasional selections from LEVAS and Wonder, Love and Praise. The volunteer choir of 8-14 members sings music from the traditional church repertoire and uses paid soloists a couple of times a year. The organ is a 25-rank Walker tracker organ installed in 1989 and refurbished in 2022.
Qualified candidates will have strong musical skills, experience leading church music programs, and a passion for enriching worship and community life. Familiarity with Episcopal liturgy and the Anglican musical tradition is preferred.
Salary is $35,000-$45,0000 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include: 4 weeks paid vacation, participation in The Episcopal Church Lay Retirement Plan, sabbatical and longevity programs, access to Episcopal Medical Trust insurance options, and use of church facilities and instruments for private lessons.
The position will be available December 27, 2026, and will remain open until filled.
To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to:
The Rev. Sven vanBaars
rector@abingdonchurch.org
rector@abingdonchurch.org
For a full position description, visit www.abingdonchurch.org.
Catholic Oceana Director of Music/Organist
More information available here
Trinity United Methodist Church Accompanist
Information available here
Weems, Virginia
Seeking part-time Traditional Music Director for one Sunday morning traditional worship service at 11:00 a.m., with occasional choir and special music. Position includes music leadership for special services throughout the church year, including Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, the Nativity Pageant, Christmas Eve, and other services as needed. The Music Director may be an organist or pianist and will provide instrumental leadership for congregational singing and worship music.
Responsibilities include selecting music in consultation with the Pastor, coordinating occasional choir, solo, and instrumental music, recruiting and encouraging volunteer and/or paid singers, scheduling and leading rehearsals, and arranging substitute musicians when needed. The Music Director will also collaborate with the Contemporary Music Director and church committees on special services and community events.
Responsibilities also include oversight of the church’s instruments, music library, and music equipment, as well as working within the church’s annual music budget. Instruments include a 3 manual, hybrid pipe/electronic organ installed in 1989 and a Mason & Hamlin grand piano. The music budget includes funds for hiring soloists/instrumentalists that are shared with the contemporary music director. Additional compensation with first right of refusal is available for wedding/funerals, which averages 3-4 per year.
The Music Director will have the opportunity to provide or coordinate music for weddings and funerals in accordance with church policies.
Candidates should have familiarity with traditional sacred music and hymnody, strong organizational and collaborative skills, and a commitment to Christian worship and ministry.
Annual salary: $15,000 – 18,000. Compensation includes AGO dues, a music allowance of $350, four paid Sundays off (and vacation).
Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter describing their experience and interest in serving Campbell Memorial Presbyterian Church. Contact Joel Morgan, joel.morgan@campbellchurch.net
Meadows Presbyterian Church, Charlottesville, VA
Information available here
Fort Story – Musician
Protestant Job Description available here
Catholic Job Description available here
Job Listings
Tidewater AGO lists, free of charge, job postings for organists and church musicians in the area. If your church or organization has a job opening you would like posted on our website, please email Carina Brackin! Jobs will be posted for 3 months. If you need your listing renewed, please let us know.
Minister of Music (Part-Time) Abingdon Episcopal Church | White Marsh, Gloucester County Virginia
Abingdon Episcopal Church seeks a gifted and collaborative Minister of Music to lead our music ministry and oversee the Arts at Abingdon concert series. This part-time position (approximately 25 hours per week) includes serving as organist and choir director, planning music for worship, recruiting and supporting volunteer musicians, and helping expand the church’s ministry through music and the arts.
Worship at Abingdon is characterized as “broad church” liturgically. Hymnal 1982 is primary source for worship music with occasional selections from LEVAS and Wonder, Love and Praise. The volunteer choir of 8-14 members sings music from the traditional church repertoire and uses paid soloists a couple of times a year. The organ is a 25-rank Walker tracker organ installed in 1989 and refurbished in 2022.
Qualified candidates will have strong musical skills, experience leading church music programs, and a passion for enriching worship and community life. Familiarity with Episcopal liturgy and the Anglican musical tradition is preferred.
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include participation in The Episcopal Church Lay Retirement Plan, sabbatical and longevity programs, access to Episcopal Medical Trust insurance options, and use of church facilities and instruments for private lessons.
The position will be available December 27, 2026, and will remain open until filled.
To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to:
The Rev. Sven vanBaars
rector@abingdonchurch.org
rector@abingdonchurch.org
For a full position description, visit www.abingdonchurch.org.
Catholic Oceana Director of Music/Organist
More information available here
Trinity United Methodist Church Accompanist
Information available here
Weems, Virginia
Seeking part-time Traditional Music Director for one Sunday morning traditional worship service at 11:00 a.m., with occasional choir and special music. Position includes music leadership for special services throughout the church year, including Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, the Nativity Pageant, Christmas Eve, and other services as needed. The Music Director may be an organist or pianist and will provide instrumental leadership for congregational singing and worship music.
Responsibilities include selecting music in consultation with the Pastor, coordinating occasional choir, solo, and instrumental music, recruiting and encouraging volunteer and/or paid singers, scheduling and leading rehearsals, and arranging substitute musicians when needed. The Music Director will also collaborate with the Contemporary Music Director and church committees on special services and community events.
Responsibilities also include oversight of the church’s instruments, music library, and music equipment, as well as working within the church’s annual music budget. Instruments include a 3 manual, hybrid pipe/electronic organ installed in 1989 and a Mason & Hamlin grand piano. The music budget includes funds for hiring soloists/instrumentalists that are shared with the contemporary music director. Additional compensation with first right of refusal is available for wedding/funerals, which averages 3-4 per year.
The Music Director will have the opportunity to provide or coordinate music for weddings and funerals in accordance with church policies.
Candidates should have familiarity with traditional sacred music and hymnody, strong organizational and collaborative skills, and a commitment to Christian worship and ministry.
Annual salary: $15,000 – 18,000. Compensation includes AGO dues, a music allowance of $350, four paid Sundays off (and vacation).
Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter describing their experience and interest in serving Campbell Memorial Presbyterian Church. Contact Joel Morgan, joel.morgan@campbellchurch.net
Meadows Presbyterian Church, Charlottesville, VA
Information available here
Fort Story – Musician
Protestant Job Description available here
Catholic Job Description available here
Job Listings
Tidewater AGO lists, free of charge, job postings for organists and church musicians in the area. If your church or organization has a job opening you would like posted on our website, please email Carina Brackin! Jobs will be posted for 3 months. If you need your listing renewed, please let us know.
Minister of Music (Part-Time) Abingdon Episcopal Church | White Marsh, Gloucester County Virginia
Abingdon Episcopal Church seeks a gifted and collaborative Minister of Music to lead our music ministry and oversee the Arts at Abingdon concert series. This part-time position (approximately 25 hours per week) includes serving as organist and choir director, planning music for worship, recruiting and supporting volunteer musicians, and helping expand the church’s ministry through music and the arts.
Worship at Abingdon is characterized as “broad church” liturgically. Hymnal 1982 is primary source for worship music with occasional selections from LEVAS and Wonder, Love and Praise. The volunteer choir of 8-14 members sings music from the traditional church repertoire and uses paid soloists a couple of times a year. The organ is a 25-rank Walker tracker organ installed in 1989 and refurbished in 2022.
Qualified candidates will have strong musical skills, experience leading church music programs, and a passion for enriching worship and community life. Familiarity with Episcopal liturgy and the Anglican musical tradition is preferred.
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include participation in The Episcopal Church Lay Retirement Plan, sabbatical and longevity programs, access to Episcopal Medical Trust insurance options, and use of church facilities and instruments for private lessons.
The position will be available December 27, 2026, and will remain open until filled.
To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to:
The Rev. Sven vanBaars
rector@abingdonchurch.org
rector@abingdonchurch.org
For a full position description, visit www.abingdonchurch.org.
Catholic Oceana Director of Music/Organist
More information available here
Trinity United Methodist Church Accompanist
Information available here
Weems, Virginia
Seeking part-time Traditional Music Director for one Sunday morning traditional worship service at 11:00 a.m., with occasional choir and special music. Position includes music leadership for special services throughout the church year, including Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, the Nativity Pageant, Christmas Eve, and other services as needed. The Music Director may be an organist or pianist and will provide instrumental leadership for congregational singing and worship music.
Responsibilities include selecting music in consultation with the Pastor, coordinating occasional choir, solo, and instrumental music, recruiting and encouraging volunteer and/or paid singers, scheduling and leading rehearsals, and arranging substitute musicians when needed. The Music Director will also collaborate with the Contemporary Music Director and church committees on special services and community events.
Responsibilities also include oversight of the church’s instruments, music library, and music equipment, as well as working within the church’s annual music budget. Instruments include a 3 manual, hybrid pipe/electronic organ installed in 1989 and a Mason & Hamlin grand piano. The music budget includes funds for hiring soloists/instrumentalists that are shared with the contemporary music director. Additional compensation with first right of refusal is available for wedding/funerals, which averages 3-4 per year.
The Music Director will have the opportunity to provide or coordinate music for weddings and funerals in accordance with church policies.
Candidates should have familiarity with traditional sacred music and hymnody, strong organizational and collaborative skills, and a commitment to Christian worship and ministry.
Annual salary: $15,000 – 18,000. Compensation includes AGO dues, a music allowance of $350, four paid Sundays off (and vacation).
Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter describing their experience and interest in serving Campbell Memorial Presbyterian Church. Contact Joel Morgan, joel.morgan@campbellchurch.net
Meadows Presbyterian Church, Charlottesville, VA
Information available here
Fort Story – Musician
Protestant Job Description available here
Catholic Job Description available here