Background

Trinity-by-the-Cove is one of the largest Episcopal Churches in Florida. It is located along a beautiful peninsula in Naples Bay in one of the most sought-after and rapidly growing communities in the country. Our worshippers offer a highly educated and appreciative musical audience, both in-person and virtual. Trinity’s sizable investment in musical excellence is a deliberate, ongoing strategic aspiration that works hand-in-hand to enhance our worship excellence, to attract newcomers and to fund our many outreach programs that help thousands of our vulnerable neighbors every year.

Job Summary

The Associate Organist plays the organ for the Rite I 7:30 service from September 2026-April 2027, but then additional hours can be expected beginning in Fall of 2027 with the restarting of the Waterfront Worship Contemporary Service.

The Associate Organist also may be considered to assume the duties of the Director of Music and Organist for all services when the Director of Music is not present. The incumbent is to stimulate and strengthen the music program of the parish with emphasis on spiritual growth, congregational involvement and education.

During the fall and spring “season” of 2026/2027, Trinity by the Cove will be going through a capital campaign to build a new and faithfully replicated church, elevated and strengthened to withstand flood and wind, so that worship and parish life may continue for generations to come. During this interim period, all services will be held in the parish hall.

Essential Functions

· Serves as organist for 7:30 am Rite I service during September 2026-April 2027 , providing organ music for prelude, offertory, communion, and postlude, plus an offertory hymn.

· Serves as pianist and director for Celtic Evening Prayer (3x per season)

· Additional hours can be expected beginning in the Fall of 2027 with the restarting of the Waterfront Worship Contemporary Service.

· Shares playing duties with the Director of Music of the seasonal Saturday 4:30 p.m. Vigil service with cantor, from January – Palm Sunday.

· Rite II accompanist ( only with commensurate skills) for the 2026-2027 construction season in the absence of the Waterfront Worship hours.

· Consideration to be the organist/choir director for the Sunday 9:00am & 11:15am services when the Director of Music is away. In the summer, there is just one choral service at 10:00 a.m.

· Consideration to lead the weekly rehearsal of Trinity’s professional choir in the absence of the Director of Music. The choir rehearses Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m. from September-May.

About the Working Environment

The Rector views the Director of Music and the Associate Organist as vital partners in promoting the life and ministry of the Church and its future growth using predominantly traditional but also contemporary music to reach existing and new audiences.

Qualifications and experience

· Music education

· Relevant experience as a liturgical musician.

· Christian commitment and a passion for engaging congregations through music

· Desire to work as a team member with the Director of Music, clergy, and staff.

Salary and Terms Summary

Hours per week vary with the season and Director of Music’s schedule.

Compensation is:

· $200 per service for the Rite I, 7:30 a.m. Sunday service,

· $250 per service for the Saturday Vigil service with cantor.

· $300 Sunday Waterfront Worship service, and Celtic Evening Prayer

· $300 Waterfront Worship rehearsal

· $300 Sunday Rite II accompanist ( only with commensurate skills) for the 2026-2027 construction season in the absence of the Waterfront Worship hours. This added duty would then transition to the Waterfront Worship service once construction is completed.

· Additional sessions when the Director of Music is away are compensated with additional sessions/rates.

How to apply - Email Deborah Finch, HR Consultant to the Rector, at dfinch@trinitybythecove.com along with Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae with contact information, including phone number, mailing address, email address.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $200.00 - $300.00 per hour

Ability to Commute:

• Naples, FL 34102 (Required)

Work Location: In person