Worship Musician

Position: Part-time. Sunday morning Musician. Provides piano/keyboard music and accompaniment and song leading for scheduled Sunday morning worship services and special services [as requested]. Occasionally accompanies the choir and special music musicians. Records music for online services as needed. Has a pivotal role in the music ministry of the church, and this individual is collaborative and positive in attitude.

Critical Skills:

• Ability to play hymns, service music, and special music of moderate difficulty.
• Ability to accompany individuals and groups.
• Experience with and basic knowledge of church music.
• Able to play for a blended style of worship and music – traditional to contemporary.
• Able to sight read and play hymns in the UMC Hymnal.
• Able to play traditional and contemporary choral works, following a director.
• Able to play SATB parts for rehearsal.
• Able to lead congregational singing.
• Some training and experience in accompanying.
• Able to work cooperatively and collaboratively.
• Love and respect for all people.
• Sense of humor and a positive attitude.

Supervision: Reports to the Pastor, Director of Music, and Staff Parish Relations music liaison.

Duties:

• Provide appropriate music for the Sunday worship service, including but not limited to: Gathering Music, Prelude, Hymns (selected by pastor or in collaboration), Special Music, Offertory, Communion, Postlude.
• Rehearse with the Chancel Choir at 9:00am and sing with choir at the worship service September-May
• Occasionally to fill in as choir accompanist.
• Record music for online worship services as needed.
• Play for Christmas Eve services.
• Play for other special services such as Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
• Occasionally fill in as accompanist for soloists or ensembles.
• Secure own substitute if will be absent.
• Attend Music Team meetings when called.
• Collaborate with pastor, staff, and music team.
• Be adequately prepared and willing to put in the time that is required for expected level of quality for the music.
• Approach the position from the perspective of a worship leader, rather than a performer, and keep in mind the ministerial nature of the position.

Notes

• Weddings and funerals are not included in this job description and are left to the discretion of the musician.
• Accountable to the pastor, the director of music, and the Staff Parish Relations Team.
• Evergreen UMC agrees to provide and maintain a quality piano, keyboard, and organ as well as rehearsal time and space.
• Church musicians may conduct private lessons one day a week using the church’s facilities (as the schedule allows) and instruments at no charge.

Please submit a resume with at least three references and a recording (audio or video) of you playing a musical piece.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $135.00 per day

Expected hours: No less than 2 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Weekends only

Work Location: In person