Church Organist

Pianist and Choral Accompanist

• Accompany weekly choir rehearsals and Sunday services.

• Provide organ and piano music for Sunday worship, including hymns, preludes,

offertories, and postludes.

• Support congregational singing, soloists, and other ensembles.

• Attend staff meetings or worship planning sessions as needed.

• Play for special services including Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy

Thursday, Good Friday, Easter, Thanksgiving, Blue Christmas, and possibly New

Year's Eve and others as assigned.

• Weddings and memorial services as needed. These are separately

compensated.

• Makes recommendation for general maintenance for pianos and organ, including

preparation of a budget submitted to the Music Director in September for the

following year's budget. Coordinates schedule for regular tuning or repair.

• Other duties as assigned.

Regular Hours:

- Sundays: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (worship service and preparation)

- Wednesdays: 2 hours (while choir is in session)

- Additional Hours: Up to 2 additional hours per week may be used for music

selection, special rehearsals, or preparation, with prior approval from your

supervisor.

- During the summer choir adjourns. There may be reduced hours or the option of

arranging small singing groups.

Updated 2026-08-11Compensation

- Compensation will be paid on an hourly basis through the church payroll system.

Additional hours must be pre-approved by the supervisor.

- Special Services: Participation in seasonal services such as Christmas Eve, Holy

Week, and other special worship services is expected and compensated at the

regular hourly rate.

- Funerals and Weddings: Requests may be made for you to provide music for

funerals or weddings. These are subject to your availability and are compensated

directly by the family at an agreed-upon rate.

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency in piano and/or organ.

• Experience accompanying choirs and leading congregational worship.

• Familiarity with a wide variety of music, including sacred, choral, contemporary,

and hymns across seasons.

• Excellent sightreading skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and church members.

• A heart for ministry, flexibility, and team spirit.

Spiritual and Community Expectations

• Maintain a personal and growing relationship with Christ. Must embrace Christian

discipline and United Methodist doctrine and theology.

• Be an active participant in the life of this church community.

• Pass training and uphold the standards of the Safe Gathering Policy.

• Exhibit a spirit of hospitality, inclusiveness, and servant leadership consistent

with United Methodist Church principles and beliefs.

• Respect the diversity of perspectives within the United Methodist Church within a

Christian community.

• Ability to communicate in person, electronically, and in writing on a regular and

timely basis.

• Participate in Staff and Committee meetings as assigned.

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40