What are the responsibilities and job description for the Church Accompanist position at Oklahoma Korean First United Methodist Church?
Church Pianist / Accompanist
Position Type: Part-Time (Independent Contractor)
Compensation: $500 / month
Location: Oklahoma Korean First United Methodist Church, Oklahoma City, OK
About Us
Oklahoma Korean First United Methodist Church is a welcoming Korean-American congregation dedicated to Christ-centered worship and community fellowship. We are seeking a skilled and dependable church pianist to lead and enrich our congregational worship through music.
Key Responsibilities
- Sunday Worship Service: Provide piano accompaniment for the main Sunday worship service at 11:00 AM (prelude, hymns, offertory, responsive praise, and postlude).
- Pre-Service Rehearsal: Arrive early on Sunday mornings to coordinate and briefly rehearse with the worship team/choir and pastor.
- Special Services: Accompany approximately 4 special services per year, held early Sunday morning (e.g., Easter Sunrise, special seasonal services).
- Communication: Coordinate musical selections in advance with church leadership.
Qualifications & Preferences
- Proven experience as a church pianist, accompanist, or equivalent formal keyboard training.
- Strong hymn-playing and sight-reading skills, with the ability to accompany congregational singing.
- Preferred: Familiarity with Korean culture and Korean language proficiency (spoken or reading) is preferred, as our services and worship resources are primarily in Korean. We do have a translator during the service.
- Reliability, punctuality, and a heart for collaborative ministry.
Compensation & Schedule
- Monthly Honorarium: $500 per month
- Time Commitment: Approximately 2–3 hours on Sunday mornings (plus preparation and occasional special early services).
To Apply
Please submit your resume through Indeed. If available, links to audio/video samples of your piano playing (hymn playing or solo performance) are highly encouraged.
Pay: From $500.00 per month
Work Location: In person
Salary : $500