Part-Time Missionary Choir Director

Start Date: August 1, 2026 – Open to Discussion

The Diocese of the West of the Orthodox Church in America is seeking to hire a part-time lay or diaconal Choir Director who will serve in a mission in the greater Salt Lake City, Utah region launching in late summer or early fall 2026.  This missionary effort is being organized by His Grace, Bishop Vasily of San Francisco and the West with the support of an organizing committee composed of individuals including the chancellor, district dean, and missions director of the Diocese.

The Choir Director will be responsible for preparing liturgical music, preparing texts, building and directing a choir for weekend and festal services throughout the year.  The Choir Director must be able to sing services alone as well as put together the services in conjunction with the priest. 

We are committed to developing a complete liturgical cycle of services and worship as we participate in the greater Orthodox community in Salt Lake City. We believe that beauty and sacred music play a central role in the worshipful magnification of Christ in the Church. Our music is English-centered and largely grounded in the four-part Slavic style. The ideal candidate would hold a degree in music or theology with experience directing the services of the church (e.g., Vespers and Divine Liturgy). She or he should be proficient at preparing the texts and music for the services, knowledgeable in the eight tones customary in the OCA, skilled in vocal technique, giving pitches, reading, leading rehearsals, and conducting the choir.

Compensation will be competitive with similar part-time roles and will be negotiated with the candidate based on experience.  He or she should be able to commit to directing and preparing for up to five services per week following the festal cycle, the development of church choir with weekly practices and other ecclesial tasks as assigned.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume or CV to slc@dowoca.org.  Thank you for your interest in serving the Church!

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Diocese of the West of the Orthodox Church in America

1520 Green St
San Francisco, CA 94123

Web: dowoca.org
Email: slc@dowoca.org
Phone: 415-567-WEST

Posted on: May 04, 2026