Employment Opportunities

  • Director of Music — Church of the Epiphany (Tempe, AZ)
    Part-time | 15-20 hours/week


    Church of the Epiphany is seeking a Director of Music to lead and nurture our music ministry in partnership with the Rector, organist, staff, and choir. We are looking for a person of both professional musical skill and lived Christian faith — someone who understands music not merely as performance, but as a ministry of prayer, formation, and communal life.
    Responsibilities include selecting and leading hymnody, psalmody, and choral music for weekly 10 AM services and principal feasts; directing weekly choir rehearsals; hiring instrumental musicians for major holy days; and planning the full liturgical music calendar from August through summer.


    The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience leading volunteer choirs, is familiar with Episcopal/Anglican liturgical worship, and leads with a collaborative, relational style that fosters belonging across ages and abilities. A degree in music or a related field is preferred.
    Compensation is negotiable and will be discussed during the interview process.

    Click here to view the full job description.

    To apply, send a cover letter, résumé, and references to choirsearch@epiphanytempe.org.

  • Director of Youth & Children Ministries — Church of the Epiphany (Tempe,AZ)

    Part-time | 10-12 hours/week

    Position Description:

    The Minister for Children, Youth, and Families is a lay position tasked with coordinating, developing, implementing, and overseeing the ministries for children and youth at Church of the Epiphany-Tempe with an emphasis on age-appropriate Christian formation offerings.

     Responsibilities:

    •          Recruit, train, and mentor youth and children’s Sunday school teachers and youth leaders, including Safe Church, Safe Communities training completion

    •          Work with teachers and leaders to be sure they have the resources they need to be successful as Sunday school teachers and/or youth leaders

    •          Communicate with teachers, leaders, students, and families across multiple mediums in a professional and loving manner

    •          Develop and implement age-appropriate Christian formation programs for children and youth

    •          Oversee operations of the nursery including supervision of nursery staff

    •          Create and submit an annual budget

    •          Participate in an annual mutual ministry review with teachers, leaders, and the rector

    •          Be an advocate for the church of today - especially our children, youth, and families!

    •          Other duties, as assigned

    The ideal candidate will:

    •    Love Jesus Christ and seek to serve Christ in and through this position with fullness of heart, mind, soul and strength.

    •    Have strong relational skills, service orientation, and positive personal chemistry; must be comfortable working with a wide range of people including volunteers from the parish.

    •    Possess a sensitivity to the identity and mission of Epiphany is necessary for effectiveness in this role.

    •    Be dependable and able to communicate clearly and honestly

    •    Work well with a team and enjoy the ongoing process of learning, challenge, and growth
    that the job requires.

    •    Commit to the quality of her/his discipleship and seek to grow in self-awareness,
    vulnerability, and emotional maturity in and through this position.

    •    Value hard work, accountability, and follow-through.

    Requirements:

    •          A strong personal faith life and a strong understanding of The Episcopal Church

    •          Flexible schedule during the week recognizing that attendance on Sundays and Christian holidays is expected.

    •          Proven ability to create a vision and a demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate, manage, and implement children and youth ministries.

    •          Good written and verbal communication skills, conflict management skills, and computer skills, with a proven ability to work effectively with youth, young adults, parents, diverse individuals, and teams of volunteers.

    •          3 years experience in youth and children’s ministry or 5 years experience in similar work outside the church

    •          Bachelor’s degree preferred.

     Pay, Hours, and Benefits

    The Minister for Children, Youth, and Families is expected to work 10-12 hours a week. Compensation is dependent upon experience up to $20 per hour. Candidates interested in this position should send a cover letter, résumé, and references to hunter@epiphanytempe.org as soon as possible.