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Get Access To All JobsChoir Director and Chapel Music Coordinator (Part-Time) (1 year position)
Start Date: August 2026
Contract Type: Part-time, 1 year position
School Type: Boarding
Bring your passion for choral music, community singing, and student mentorship to St. Mark's as we cultivate a vibrant and inclusive musical life at the heart of our school community.
Why Join Us
At St. Mark's, music plays a central role in bringing our community together. From daily chapel to special traditions and performances, we value the power of shared musical experiences to inspire, connect, and reflect our collective spirit.
As a residential school, we view the work of faculty holistically. Even in part-time roles, faculty contribute meaningfully to the life of the School, building relationships with students and supporting programs that extend beyond the classroom.
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the musical and spiritual life of the School through both formal instruction and community-wide programming. This is a 1 year position starting in August, 2026 and running through May, 2027.
Reporting to the Arts Department and working closely with the Chaplaincy, the Choir Director and Chapel Music Coordinator leads choral programming and supports the musical life of the School.
You will:
- Teach one section of choir, fostering vocal technique, musicality, and ensemble skills
- Prepare students for performances throughout the year, including concerts and special events such as Family Weekend and Lessons and Carols
- Collaborate with the Chaplains to support and enhance the Chapel program through thoughtful musical leadership
- Facilitate community singing during regular and evening chapel services
- Organize and prepare the choir to perform in monthly evening chapel services
- Support students in preparing for District and All-State music opportunities
- Serve as a faculty advisor and mentor for student-led a cappella groups
- Lead the planning and execution of the annual WICK A Cappella Festival
- Contribute creatively to the musical and cultural life of the School through performances, events, and collaborations with students and faculty
What We're Looking For
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate a passion for choral music and community-centered musical experiences
- Bring experience as a musician, educator, and program leader
- Exhibit the ability to work effectively with high school students in both instructional and extracurricular settings
- Show a commitment to inclusive pedagogy and the ability to engage students from diverse backgrounds
- Collaborate enthusiastically with colleagues across departments, especially within the Arts and Chaplaincy
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills in managing performances, events, and student groups
- Bring energy, creativity, and flexibility to a dynamic school environment
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in music or a related field
- Experience as a professional musician, educator, or administrator
- Experience working in an educational setting, preferably with high school students
- Experience directing or managing concerts, festivals, or school events
Preferred:
- Experience with chapel or church music programs
- Ability to play the organ is a plus
Why You'll Love It Here
- A welcoming, close-knit community that values music, tradition, and connection
- The opportunity to shape meaningful shared experiences through music and performance
- Collaboration with talented colleagues across the Arts and Chaplaincy
- A beautiful campus setting with a rich tradition of music in community life
- The chance to make a lasting impact on students through both teaching and mentorship
Salary Range
$12,000–$18,000, commensurate with experience.
About St. Mark's
St. Mark's School is a coeducational boarding high school of approximately 375 students, located in Southborough, MA, 22 miles west of Boston. Since 1865, St. Mark's has prioritized deep curiosity, character formation, and community.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
We invite interested candidates to apply through the St. Mark's School Employment page.
Choir Director and Chapel Music Coordinator (Part-Time) (1 year position)
Start Date: August 2026
Contract Type: Part-time, 1 year position
School Type: Boarding
Bring your passion for choral music, community singing, and student mentorship to St. Mark's as we cultivate a vibrant and inclusive musical life at the heart of our school community.
Why Join Us
At St. Mark's, music plays a central role in bringing our community together. From daily chapel to special traditions and performances, we value the power of shared musical experiences to inspire, connect, and reflect our collective spirit.
As a residential school, we view the work of faculty holistically. Even in part-time roles, faculty contribute meaningfully to the life of the School, building relationships with students and supporting programs that extend beyond the classroom.
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the musical and spiritual life of the School through both formal instruction and community-wide programming. This is a 1 year position starting in August, 2026 and running through May, 2027.
Reporting to the Arts Department and working closely with the Chaplaincy, the Choir Director and Chapel Music Coordinator leads choral programming and supports the musical life of the School.
You will:
- Teach one section of choir, fostering vocal technique, musicality, and ensemble skills
- Prepare students for performances throughout the year, including concerts and special events such as Family Weekend and Lessons and Carols
- Collaborate with the Chaplains to support and enhance the Chapel program through thoughtful musical leadership
- Facilitate community singing during regular and evening chapel services
- Organize and prepare the choir to perform in monthly evening chapel services
- Support students in preparing for District and All-State music opportunities
- Serve as a faculty advisor and mentor for student-led a cappella groups
- Lead the planning and execution of the annual WICK A Cappella Festival
- Contribute creatively to the musical and cultural life of the School through performances, events, and collaborations with students and faculty
What We're Looking For
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate a passion for choral music and community-centered musical experiences
- Bring experience as a musician, educator, and program leader
- Exhibit the ability to work effectively with high school students in both instructional and extracurricular settings
- Show a commitment to inclusive pedagogy and the ability to engage students from diverse backgrounds
- Collaborate enthusiastically with colleagues across departments, especially within the Arts and Chaplaincy
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills in managing performances, events, and student groups
- Bring energy, creativity, and flexibility to a dynamic school environment
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in music or a related field
- Experience as a professional musician, educator, or administrator
- Experience working in an educational setting, preferably with high school students
- Experience directing or managing concerts, festivals, or school events
Preferred:
- Experience with chapel or church music programs
- Ability to play the organ is a plus
Why You'll Love It Here
- A welcoming, close-knit community that values music, tradition, and connection
- The opportunity to shape meaningful shared experiences through music and performance
- Collaboration with talented colleagues across the Arts and Chaplaincy
- A beautiful campus setting with a rich tradition of music in community life
- The chance to make a lasting impact on students through both teaching and mentorship
Salary Range
$12,000–$18,000, commensurate with experience.
About St. Mark's
St. Mark's School is a coeducational boarding high school of approximately 375 students, located in Southborough, MA, 22 miles west of Boston. Since 1865, St. Mark's has prioritized deep curiosity, character formation, and community.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
We invite interested candidates to apply through the St. Mark's School Employment page.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Choir Director
Document your conducting credentials before applying
PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications match the job requirements. Gather your degree transcripts, conducting certifications, and letters confirming ensemble leadership experience before you contact any U.S. employer. Gaps in documentation delay labor certification filings.
Target institutions with dedicated choral programs
Universities, conservatories, and large religious institutions with funded choral programs are more likely to sponsor green cards than community ensembles or small nonprofits. These employers have HR infrastructure familiar with PERM and I-140 filings for specialized artistic directors.
Search verified sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Choir Director openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history. This removes guesswork about which institutions have actually navigated PERM labor certification for performing arts roles before.
Verify your role's prevailing wage category early
Look up the Choir Director SOC code using the OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations begin. Your employer's PERM application must certify they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for your geographic area, and mismatches at the offer stage can require restarting the process.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer
If your position requires a master's degree in music or conducting, your employer may file under EB-2, which can reduce your priority date wait depending on your country of birth. EB-3 covers roles where a bachelor's degree plus experience meets the job requirements.
Confirm your employer will begin PERM after your first year
Many arts institutions are unfamiliar with PERM timelines. USCIS adjudicates I-140 petitions separately after DOL certifies the labor application, and the full process can take two to three years. Confirming your employer's intent to file within year one protects your path to permanent residency.
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Find Choir Director JobsChoir Director Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Choir Director jobs qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship?
Yes. Choir Director roles can qualify under EB-2 when the position requires an advanced degree in music or conducting, or under EB-3 as a skilled professional role requiring a bachelor's degree and specialized experience. The employer must complete PERM labor certification with DOL before filing the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Choir Director?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is permanent residency, not a temporary status. There's no annual cap lottery at the EB-3 level for most countries, unlike H-1B which requires surviving a random selection. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six to twelve months, and the full process can span two to four years depending on your priority date and country of birth.
What credentials strengthen a PERM petition for a Choir Director role?
A master's degree in choral conducting or music education strengthens an EB-2 petition significantly. For EB-3, a bachelor's degree combined with documented ensemble leadership, evidence of repertoire range, and letters from prior institutions confirming your title and responsibilities all support the employer's PERM filing. O*NET lists choral conducting as a role requiring specialized education and sustained training, which bolsters the specialty occupation argument.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to sponsor a green card for this role?
Use Migrate Mate to search Choir Director positions filtered by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Universities with music departments, conservatories, cathedral choirs, and large performing arts organizations are the most common sponsors. Institutions already enrolled in E-Verify and familiar with PERM processes are faster to move through the filing stages once you have an offer.
Can a small church or community choir sponsor my green card?
Small religious organizations and volunteer community ensembles rarely have the financial documentation, HR capacity, or legal budget PERM requires. DOL's labor certification process involves advertising the role, responding to U.S. applicants, and submitting detailed employer attestations. Nonprofit performing arts organizations, universities, and larger religious institutions with professional staff are substantially better positioned to complete sponsorship successfully.
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