Employment Opportunities
Christ Church is Hiring!
About us: Christ Church Grosse Pointe is a lively, progressive congregation in the Episcopal tradition, and lives fully the riches of our liturgical, spiritual, and theological heritage in witness and service to our wider community. We are a welcoming, compassionate, and inclusive community called to bring God and people together to know and live the Good News of Jesus Christ. With activities spanning the week, the community of Christ Church engages in regular formation for children and adults, serves our community with our local partners, gathers as a diverse community comprised of young families and empty-nesters, single moms and partnered couples, working women and men and retirees, and worships God accompanied by the beauty of the Christ Church Choir. Our Church home, the Christ Church campus, includes an 90 year-old English-gothic church, parish hall, choir room, and office wing, and a 20 year-old, modern, 3-floor Education wing, which combine to provide for the expanding ministry of Christ Church.
Assistant Director of Music & Organist
Overview
About Christ Church
A beacon of God's love, Christ Church Grosse Pointe is a welcoming, compassionate, and inclusive community overflowing with activity seven days a week. People of all ages and all walks of life flock to this Christian center and become involved in its life, finding themselves spiritually nourished, educationally enriched, and empowered to serve as they live the Gospel joyfully. Christ Church embraces growth, serving the needs of today’s and tomorrow's generations while maintaining the glories of its Anglican worship and traditions.
Music is at the heart of our Christ Church community and is one of the primary ways in which we worship, love, and serve our Lord Jesus Christ. Our choirs sing at over 50 choral worship services every year, including Choral Liturgies on Sunday mornings and Choral Evensong on select Sunday afternoons (September through the beginning of June). The choirs also sing at special liturgies, including the Advent and Epiphany Processions, Christmas and Easter Lessons and Carols, the Feasts of the Presentation and Ascension, and the triduum liturgies in Holy Week. Our choirs, as well as guest artists from the surrounding area and beyond, also participate in our yearly concert series Soaring Sounds in a Sacred Space, which includes performances of many of the great works for chorus and orchestra.
Choirs from Christ Church travel abroad on a regular basis. Most recently, the choir has traveled to Spain, France, Italy, Germany, and England and have been in residence at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, Wells Cathedral, Salisbury Cathedral, Winchester Cathedral, Durham Cathedral, and York Minster. In 2027, the choir will be in residence at Lincoln Cathedral and Westminster Abbey.
Christ Church is home to a 2001, 3-manual, 49-stop Harrison & Harrison pipe organ.
Summary Description of Position
The Assistant Director of Music and Organist supports the musical offerings at Christ Church Grosse Pointe at all musical liturgies as well as choral and instrumental conducting. This full-time position reports directly to the Associate for Worship and Liturgy/Director of Music and Organist.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provide quality music for regular and special worship services and concerts
2. Support the Christ Church Choirs
3. Support for music events and fundraisers
4. Personal Development
Application Requirements
- Full-time, exempt
- Competitive salary with housing (3-bedroom duplex)
- Health/dental/vision/life insurance , pension, paid vacation
- Application Deadline: April 12, 2026
- Preferred Start Date: July 1, 2026
- Submit materials to: Scott Hanoian, Director of Music and Organist music@christchurchgp.org
About Christ Church
A beacon of God's love, Christ Church Grosse Pointe is a welcoming, compassionate, and inclusive community overflowing with activity seven days a week. People of all ages and all walks of life flock to this Christian center and become involved in its life, finding themselves spiritually nourished, educationally enriched, and empowered to serve as they live the Gospel joyfully. Christ Church embraces growth, serving the needs of today’s and tomorrow's generations while maintaining the glories of its Anglican worship and traditions.
Music is at the heart of our Christ Church community and is one of the primary ways in which we worship, love, and serve our Lord Jesus Christ. Our choirs sing at over 50 choral worship services every year, including Choral Liturgies on Sunday mornings and Choral Evensong on select Sunday afternoons (September through the beginning of June). The choirs also sing at special liturgies, including the Advent and Epiphany Processions, Christmas and Easter Lessons and Carols, the Feasts of the Presentation and Ascension, and the triduum liturgies in Holy Week. Our choirs, as well as guest artists from the surrounding area and beyond, also participate in our yearly concert series Soaring Sounds in a Sacred Space, which includes performances of many of the great works for chorus and orchestra.
Choirs from Christ Church travel abroad on a regular basis. Most recently, the choir has traveled to Spain, France, Italy, Germany, and England and have been in residence at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, Wells Cathedral, Salisbury Cathedral, Winchester Cathedral, Durham Cathedral, and York Minster. In 2027, the choir will be in residence at Lincoln Cathedral and Westminster Abbey.
Christ Church is home to a 2001, 3-manual, 49-stop Harrison & Harrison pipe organ.
Summary Description of Position
The Assistant Director of Music and Organist supports the musical offerings at Christ Church Grosse Pointe at all musical liturgies as well as choral and instrumental conducting. This full-time position reports directly to the Associate for Worship and Liturgy/Director of Music and Organist.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provide quality music for regular and special worship services and concerts
- Serve as principal accompanist for the Christ Church Choirs:
- Choir of Men and Boys/Girls (treble choristers with 16 professional singers)
- Schola (advanced treble choristers with 16 professional singers)
- Chorale (adult volunteers with 8 section leaders)
- Assist in selecting repertoire, preparing, and performing appropriate music for:
- 9 am Sunday Eucharists; 11:15 am Sunday Eucharists (Advent and Easter)
- 4 pm Sunday Evensong/Special Services (irregular)
- Major Feasts and Holy Days
- Concerts and Special Events
- Funerals and Weddings
- Recordings
- Tours
- Engage and inspire children in elements of singing, music reading, theory, and musical understanding through the leadership of the Novice Program.
- Oversee and implement recruitment process of choristers and professional singers
- Support development of all choirs and participate in rehearsals as needed
- Conduct choirs during rehearsals, worship services, and other events in the absence of and as directed by the Director of Music and Organist.
3. Support for music events and fundraisers
- Participate in the creation of the annual Soaring Sounds in a Sacred Space concert series.
- Participate in the creation of the annual calendar of music fundraisers.
- Provide logistical, practical, and administrative support for all music events and fundraisers.
- Oversee maintenance and care of musical instruments and vestments.
4. Personal Development
- Look for opportunities to expand responsibilities.
- Identify needed training and complete training courses, as appropriate.
- Seek direction from Director of Music about allocation of priorities and best use of time.
- Support a positive atmosphere in which high quality programs and services are delivered. Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Degree in music, organ (required); Graduate degree in music (preferred)
- Experience leading children and youth choirs (chorister program) and adult choirs.
- Familiarity with Episcopal/Anglican worship.
- Excellent accompanying and service playing skills.
Application Requirements
- Letter of Interest
- CV including three professional references
- Videos (links preferred) of the following:
- Choral accompanying
- Choral conducting (preferred, not required)
- Service playing (hymns, improvisations, voluntaries)
Childcare Professional
Are you passionate about nurturing young minds during their most formative years? Christ Church is seeking a dedicated Childcare Professional to join our loving team in our infant classroom, serving children ages 16 months to 2 years old.
About Our Program
Our early learning program is built on a foundation of play-based learning with strong Montessori principles, creating an environment where children develop independence, curiosity, and a genuine love for learning.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Schedule
What we offer:
Christ Church is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all feel welcomed and valued. Join our mission of creating joyful, enriching experiences for our youngest learners. Contact Lisa Brown at 586-306-5254 or email LBrown@ChristChurchGP.org for more information.
About Our Program
Our early learning program is built on a foundation of play-based learning with strong Montessori principles, creating an environment where children develop independence, curiosity, and a genuine love for learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Create a nurturing environment that supports each child's emotional and physical well-being
- Design and implement play-based activities that promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
- Apply Montessori methods to foster independence and intrinsic motivation to learn
- Observe and document children's progress, adapting activities to meet individual developmental needs
- Collaborate with families to support each child's growth and development
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment
Required Qualifications
- Experience working with young children in daycare, preschool, or similar educational settings
- Knowledge of Montessori principles OR willingness to attend a two-day certification training program
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with children, families, and team members
- Patient, nurturing demeanor with a genuine love for working with toddlers
- Ability to engage actively with children at their developmental level
Schedule
- Tuesday - Friday: 8:15 am – 12:15 pm and Sundays: 8:30 – 11:30 am
- Calendar: Follows the Grosse Pointe Public School Calendar
- Part-time position with consistent, family-friendly hours
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact during children's critical early years
- Supportive team environment with ongoing professional development/Montessori training
- Flexible part-time schedule that respects work-life balance
Christ Church is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all feel welcomed and valued. Join our mission of creating joyful, enriching experiences for our youngest learners. Contact Lisa Brown at 586-306-5254 or email LBrown@ChristChurchGP.org for more information.