What are the responsibilities and job description for the Organist position at Church Of The Resurrection?
Have you often felt like you wanted your work to have meaning? Every day, Resurrection staff members are doing work that matters with people who care. Resurrection’s purpose since its conception in 1990 is to “build a Christian community where non-religious and nominally religious people are becoming deeply committed Christians.” Join our team and see how your contributions move the needle in transforming the World.
Resurrection has an opening for an Organist in our Ministries & Programs division! The position is part-time, non-exempt and is located at the Brookside location at 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64112. Please see below for a full job description
Job Summary
The Organist accompanies all Traditional Worship services, special worship services, and concerts. As a member of the Worship Team, serves with the Traditional Worship Leader – Central (Brookside Area) to engage everyone in attendance in a meaningful worship experience.
Essential Responsibilities and Expectations:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position-Specific
- Accompany all Traditional Worship services.
- Accompany weekly choral/orchestral rehearsals.
- Play for all special worship services such as Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Christmas Eve, and Easter.
- Play for all special events and concerts.
- Other duties as assigned.
Churchwide
- Follow Jesus and engage in the “five essential practices” of the Christian life: worship, study, serve, give, and share.
- Support the church’s purpose of “building a Christian community where non-religious and nominally religious people become deeply committed Christians.”
- Exemplify the church’s values and support its theological direction as a United Methodist Church.
Competencies
- Activating - proactively takes on new challenges and opportunities with energy and urgency.
- Adapting – remains flexible and modifies behaviors quickly to help the church meet the dynamic needs of congregants and employees.
- Focusing on Details – pays attention to important details, avoiding errors and fine- tuning the results for maximum impact.
- Following Processes – gets work done as effectively and efficiently as possible by following optimal processes.
Qualifications
- Minimum years of experience: 5 years preferred
- Proficiency in organ and piano. Playing a variety of styles of music (classical, contemporary Christian, gospel) in addition to traditional hymns and extended choral works. Able to perform as a soloist and accompanist.