Staff Singer Position at St. Timothy's, Roxborough

Diopa; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Timothy's, Roxborough seeks a Staff Singer for part-time music ministry. The role supports Thursday rehearsals and Sunday Eucharists, plus major liturgical celebrations and special services.

Expect occasional solo performances and collaboration with the Organist and Choir Director. Employment involves background checks and Safe Church trainings. The parish calendar includes Christmas Eve, Easter Day, Holy Week, and other services; compensation is based on hours and services rendered, with

Qualifications

• Demonstrate healthy vocal and choral technique.
• Skill in sight-singing and ability to prepare music outside of rehearsal.
• Ability to maintain a pleasant attitude and engage with parishioners, choir members, and other staff with respect.

Responsibilities

• Provide musical leadership for all Thursday night rehearsals (7-8pm), Sunday morning Eucharists, major feast days (including Christmas Eve and Easter Day), choral evensongs, compline, Holy Week services, and other services as scheduled
• Arrive on time and musically prepared for all calls
• Demonstrate leadership and professionalism in all interactions
• Occasional solo singing will be expected
• Find substitutes for any absences in consultation with the Organist and Choir Director; substitutes may need to attend some Thursday rehearsals prior to services
• Adhere to all church policies regarding employee conduct, including submitting to a background check and completing and maintaining certification for all applicable Safe Church, Safe Communities trainings

Skills

Vocal technique

Sight-singing

Professionalism

Job description

Staff Singer Position at St. Timothy's, Roxborough

Date posted: February 24, 2026

Commitment

Part Time

Details

Parish Job Listing

5720 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128

Contract Position Music Ministry

Responsibilities

• Provide musical leadership for all Thursday night rehearsals (currently 7-8pm), Sunday morning Eucharists, major feast days (including Christmas Eve and Easter Day), choral evensongs, compline, Holy Week services, and other services as scheduled
• Arrive on time and musically prepared for all calls
• Demonstrate leadership and professionalism in all interactions
• Occasional solo singing will be expected
• Find substitutes for any absences in consultation with the Organist and Choir Director; substitutes may need to attend some Thursday rehearsals prior to services
• Adhere to all church policies regarding employee conduct, including submitting to a background check and completing and maintaining certification for all applicable Safe Church, Safe Communities trainings

Essential Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate healthy vocal and choral technique
• Skill in sight-singing and ability to prepare music outside of rehearsal
• Ability to maintain a pleasant attitude and engage with parishioners, choir members, and other staff with respect

Additional Information

Weddings and funerals will be contracted on an as-needed basis for an additional fee.

This position reports to the Organist and Choir Director. Rehearsal schedule and service commitments include major liturgical celebrations throughout the church year.

The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania

23 E. Airy Street, Norristown, PA 19401 Map