Brickerville United Lutheran Church

Brickerville United Lutheran Church

Job Description

Organist/Pianist - Part Time

 

 

Reports To:                         Vicar/Pastor        

In absence of a called Vicar/Pastor the Organist/Pianist will report to the Council President.                   

 

Supervises:                         Not Applicable

 

Requirements:                  The Organist/Pianist will provide music leadership, accompaniment, and education to the congregation while remaining proficient in playing a multi-rank organ and/or piano.  The Organist/Pianist will demonstrate on-going knowledge of hymnody and liturgy of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.  Will work up to ten hours per week in fulfillment of the job duties.  The Organist/Pianist is required to attend and participate in Sunday Morning Worship, Christmas Eve, Lenten Week and any other special services.

 

Job Duties:                          Serve as an active member of the Worship and Music Committee.

Select music for worship services and other events including, but not limited to, preludes, hymns, anthems, and postludes.

                                                Work with the Vicar/Pastor and Office Administrator to prepare and present a monthly list of selected music with educational notes to the Worship and Music Committee for inclusion in the weekly bulletin and monthly newsletter.

                                                Report maintenance and repair needs to the Worship and Music Committee for all musical instruments.

                                                Purchase and maintain a music library within spending plan limits.

                                                Assist with Special Music.

                                                Attend monthly Worship and Music Committee meetings and all other meetings as requested.

                                                Communicate all planned absences no less than three weeks in advance.    

                                                Responsible for finding an approved organist/pianist for all planned absences.

                                                Provide notice of resignation at least four weeks prior to the final Sunday.

                                                The Organist/Pianist is expected to plan and perform at funerals, weddings and special events.

                                                Complete all other tasks as assigned.

                                               

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have received, read, and understand the information provided above and it may be amended without notice.

 

 

Employee Signature: ____________________________________________             Date: _______________

 

Vicar/Pastor: ___________________________________________________              Date: _______________

 

Council President: ____________________________________________                 Date: _______________