Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue in New York, NY, seeks a dedicated Director of Musical Outreach and Chorister Recruitment to join its growing and dynamic parish. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Organist and Director of Music by overseeing all aspects related to recruiting choristers for the renowned Choir of Men and Boys. Responsibilities include developing a strategic recruitment plan, representing the Saint Thomas Choir School at various events, and coordinating chorister recruitment initiatives. Additionally, the Director will lead a program of singing outreach in the community, contribute to the formation of a new girls' choir, and collaborate with relevant staff members to manage admissions processes and publicity efforts. This position offers the opportunity to immerse oneself in the Anglican liturgical tradition while upholding the choral heritage of the Anglican Communion. The Director will liaise closely with the Saint Thomas Music Department staff and engage with school and church meetings, ensuring the successful coordination of recruitment and outreach activities.

• University Degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in recruitment of children to schools
• Demonstrated experience working with young people
• Competent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Google Sheets, and Outlook
• Experience of speaking at conferences and events
• Experience in financial management systems, budgets, and planning
• An enthusiasm for Anglican liturgy
• Commitment to promoting the choral tradition of the Anglican Communion
• Knowledge of Safeguarding procedures and dedication to upholding a safe environment
• Outstanding ability to communicate and collaborate effectively
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

About St.Thomas Church & Choir School

The Saint Thomas Choir School was founded in 1919 by Saint Thomas Church to provide musical training and education for primary and middle school aged boys. One of only three schools of its kind in the world, today the school provides professional level musical education and, in collaboration with PCS, outstanding high school preparation, to boys who live at the Choir School in Midtown Manhattan. The Choir School works in tandem with Saint Thomas Church to fulfill the church’s mission to worship in the Anglican tradition. For their academic studies, the boy choristers are formally enrolled at PCS, an institution with a longstanding tradition of academic excellence and a deep commitment to supporting the performing arts. The partnership with PCS began in September 2025 and The Saint Thomas choristers form a significant cohort within the PCS middle school student body. The boy choristers, comprising grades 4 through 8, continue to live at the Choir School, immersing themselves in intensive musical training in a caring and familial environment. They sing in an average of five services per week at Saint Thomas Church, as part of the world-famous Choir of Men and Boys, and perform in... the Concerts at Saint Thomas series as well as on regular concert tours and commercial recording projects. The Director of Musical Outreach and Chorister Recruitment is a key member of the music department who supports the Organist and Director of Music in i) recruiting choristers for the Choir of Men and Boys; ii) developing a program of singing outreach in the wider community; iii) contributing to the development of a strategic plan for a new girls’ choir; and iv) recruiting girl choristers when the choir is formed

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