What are the responsibilities and job description for the Church Musician position at First Presbyterian Church of Easton?
First Presbyterian Church in historic Easton, PA, seeks a versatile church musician with strong organ and piano skills in a variety of genres to join our congregation as we embark on a new chapter in our church history serving our neighbors locally and globally. Candidates for this position can expect to play service music for one weekly worship service as well as special services throughout the year, accompany the adult choir in rehearsal and during worship as well as periodically accompanying vocal and instrumental soloists and small ensembles, and possibly direct the handbell choir.
Applicants should send their resume to:
Jonathan Acheson, Office Administrator
email: office@eastonfpc.org
610-253-3579 Hours: Mon-Thurs 8AM -2PM, Fri 8Am to Noon)
Pay: From $14,000 per year / 4 weeks vacation
Number of weekly services: 1
Adult Choir: 12 members
Handbell Choir: 8 members
Type of organ: Three-manual Allen electronic organ
Music Budget per Year: $5,000
Typical Sunday attendance: 35
Position filled by: 7/1/26 flexible
Deadline to submit application: 6/30/26
Average Hours per Week: 6 (8 if handbells)
* Hours per week playing services: 1*
* Hours per week accompanying choir: 1 (2 if handbells)*
* Hours per week meeting with staff: 1*
* Hours per week preparation for handbells: 1*
* Hours per week organ/piano practice expectation: 3*
Pay: From $14,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $5,000 - $14,000