Cantor, Part-time

Cantor, Part-time

Shaare Tefila Congregation of Olney Maryland is a warm, engaging, inclusive Conservative Jewish community dedicated to meaningful worship, lifelong learning, and communal connection. We value tradition alongside thoughtful evolution and seek a part-time cantor who will be a spiritual leader, teacher, and collaborative partner.

Candidate Responsibilities: (Core)
- Lead Shabbat, Festival services and High Holiday services
- Lead Simchat Torah and Purim Evening services
- Overseeing Preparation and or teach and prepare b’nai mitzvah students in Torah, Haftarah, prayers, and chanting

Additional tasks may include:
- Teach music and prayer to religious school students
- Cover for the rabbi when needed to perform Life Cycle events
- Direct the volunteer adult (congregational) High Holiday choir 

The successful candidate will exhibit the following skills:
- Collaboration with current clergy and staff
- Knowledge of Conservative traditional liturgy “nusach” (melodies of all services)
- The ability to incorporate modern Jewish music (e.g. Carlebach, Shira Chadasha, etc.) into the service
- Experience working with congregants of diverse ages and backgrounds
- Self-starter, organized and consistent with follow-through
- Can lead the congregation in spirited “davenning” 
- Ordination or certification from the Cantors Assembly or relevant experience
- Excellent musical, vocal, and teaching skills
- Personal, approachable, and community-oriented
- Commitment to Conservative Jewish values and halakhic framework

Compensation: This is a part-time position with a salary package between $30,000 and $40,000, range commensurate with experience and agreed upon specifics of responsibilities via engagement agreement. 

Interested candidates should send resume and links to recordings, videos and any other relevant materials to the attention of: [email protected]
For more information concerning us please visit our website at www.shaaretefila.org