Music Director/Organist

Position Description: Church Music Director/Organist (Part Time)
Responsibilities:
·       Select and prepare appropriate music and play organ and/or piano at 9:30am Sunday worship service. A typical service consists of four congregational hymns or contemporary worship songs, prelude, postlude, offertory, and distribution music.
·       Meet routinely with the pastor and worship committee to plan worship services and other musical events that may be part of the music ministry
·       Select appropriate music, prepare and conduct the adult choral choir and the adult bell choir
·       Prepare and play for special services such as Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Christmas Eve, occasional Wednesday Family Chapels as requested by pastor/council as schedule permits
·       Arrange for, rehearse, and accompany special music when choirs are not engaged whenever possible
·       Arrange for a substitute organist/pianist or prepare digital SOS download service when unable to be present
·       Oversee maintenance of the music/choral library, organ, and piano
·       Prepare and play for memorial services, weddings, and special events as schedule permits (for additional compensation)

Position Requirements:
·       Expertise in organ and piano performance, as an accompanist and soloist, in a worship setting
·       Proficiency in choral and bell choir conducting, performance, and congregational worship participation
·       Strong knowledge of sacred music, hymns, and the liturgical calendar

Terms of Employment:
·       The position is part time, averaging 15 hours per week
·       Salary is commensurate with experience, range is $18k-$23k

To apply for this position, please e-mail your cover letter and resume along with a brief synopsis of your philosophy and style of church worship music to:
church.office@gslcnovato.org