JOB DESCRIPTION
CHURCH ORGANIST- HALF TIME
HOPE COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
212 5TH AVE S.
VIRGINIA, MN
PURPOSE
The Organist is the primary instrumental musician in worship (It may be of interest to applicants that our church features a pipe organ)
DUTIES
Available for Sunday morning worship on the first and third Sundays of the month, with openness to every Sunday.
Accompany the Chancel Choir during worship services (and rehearsals as needed), under the direction of the Choir Director
Provide musical leadership in regular and special occasion (e.g. Christmas, Easter) worship services
As available, play for special events such as weddings and funerals
Coordinate with and/or accompany special musicians as appropriate
Assist Pastor and Choir Director in choosing worship music
As available, help to develop the congregation’s musical life (e.g. working with the Sunday School or other groups of singers)
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Keyboard proficient
Proficient organist or advanced student; skill on additional instruments a plus
Familiarity with traditional Christian worship preferred
COMPENSATION
$75.00 for each worship service; $30.00 for each choir practice
