What are the responsibilities and job description for the Church Organist/Pianist/Accompanist position at Mount Cross Lutheran Church?
Mount Cross Lutheran Church, University Place, WA Organist/Pianist/Accompanist January 2026ResponsibilitiesSunday 10am Worship musicAccompany choir, small ensembles, and soloists as neededIncluding Wednesday evening rehearsals during choir seasonSpecial Services Throughout the YearChristmas Eve (two services)Maundy ThursdayGood FridayThanksgiving EveRehearse with cantors Assist pastor in planning of weekly worship music Collaborate as requested in choir anthem choices Compensation OfferedSalary $22,000-26,000 annually based on skills and experienceAnnual COLA increases2 Sundays PTO per year (Easter Sunday is not an option for PTO) 2 choir rehearsals PTO per year Other times off negotiable with self-procured substituteFirst refusal of Mount Cross funeral and wedding music (church sets rates for funerals)Professional development event up to $500 after two years and every two years thereafterMount Cross spaces may be used free of charge for music lessons and student recitalsContactPastor Chavaleh Forgey c.forgey@mountcrosslutheran.org559-305-0308About UsMount Cross is a vital and growing congregation across from Curtis High School in University Place – 8902 40th St W www.mountcrosslutheran.orgMount Cross is very progressive – we have a female pastor, we have an openly LGBTQ youth director, we partner with organizations that support immigrants and refugees, and have transitional housing in our building.Mount Cross has a long tradition of great music, in particular an outstanding choir.
Salary : $22,000 - $26,000