$16,000–18,000/yr
51d ago
Church Organist/Choir Director
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NEWTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Newtown, CT, US
Summary
The organist is responsible for providing music for Sunday worship services and accompanying the church choir during rehearsals and performances. They must also participate in special seasonal worship services and arrange for a substitute when necessary.
Job Description
Benefits:
- Private office w/computer
Part-Time Organist
- Compensation: $16,000 - 18,000 dependent upon experience
- Responsibilities
● Provide organ music for Sunday morning worship, including prelude, offertory, communion music (when scheduled), and postlude.
● Accompany congregational hymns with confidence and sensitivity to worship.
● Accompany the church choir during weekly rehearsals and Sunday worship while the choir is in season.
● Participate in special worship services throughout the year, including Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, Easter, Christmas Eve, and other significant occasions.
● Arrange for a qualified substitute when unavailable - Qualifications
● Proficiency in organ performance.
● Experience accompanying congregational singing and choirs preferred.
● Strong sight-reading skills.
● Reliability, professionalism, and good communication skills.
● An appreciation for the mission and ministry of the church. Membership at Newtown United Methodist Church is not required.
