JOB DESCRIPTION
CHURCH ORGANIST
HOPE COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
VIRGINIA, MN
PURPOSE
The Organist is the primary instrumental musician in worship
DUTIES
Available for Sunday morning worship and Monday evening Choir rehearsal
Accompany the Chancel Choir during worship services and rehearsals, 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)
Organist will be responsible for finding their own substitute paid by the church.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Keyboard proficient
Proficient organist or advanced student; skill on additional instruments a plus
Familiarity with traditional Christian worship preferred
TIME EXPECTATION 10 – 15 hours per week
COMPENSATION $75.00 for each worship service; $30.00 for each choir practice





