Assistant Worship Arts Director & Organist

The United Methodist Center North Alabama; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental (optional)

Vision (optional)

Pension

Long term disability

Vacation leave

Book allowance

Continuing education

Job summary

First United Methodist Church in Dothan, AL seeks an Assistant Worship Arts Director/Organist to support the thriving music ministry. You will play organ and piano during services, accompany choirs, and collaborate with the Worship Arts Director to shape worship experiences.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in organ performance (Master's preferred), 3+ years of experience, and a full-time schedule with Sunday's two services, rehearsals, and special events.

Qualifications

• Provide organ music for Sunday services and weddings/funerals outside regular hours.
• Lead and accompany Chancel Choir and other ensembles.
• Supervise volunteers and maintain the Music Library.
• Arrange substitutes for absences.
• Maintain sanctuary and chapel organs and pianos on campus.
• Attend weekly staff and Worship Planning meetings.
• Oversee handbell program and Children’s Chimes ensemble.
• Offer piano and organ lessons for additional compensation.
• Organize and run the Summer Worship Arts Camp.
• Bachelor's degree in organ performance or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide organ music for Sunday services and weddings/funerals; extra compensation for outside-hours events.
• Lead musical leadership for other worship services such as Staff Chapel Communion.
• Serve as accompanist for the Chancel Choir and other Worship Arts Ministry ensembles.
• Supervise Volunteer Music Librarians and assist in maintaining the Music Library.
• Arrange for a substitute organist when absent or unavailable.
• Maintain the Sanctuary and Chapel organs and campus pianos.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and Worship Planning meetings.
• Oversee and conduct the handbell program; direct Children’s Chimes ensemble.
• Offer piano and organ lessons within the church.
• Facilitate the annual Summer Worship Arts Camp.

Skills

Piano

Organ

Sight-reading

Accompaniment

Choral accompaniment

Repertoire knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in organ performance

Master's degree preferred

Job description

First United Methodist Church in Dothan, AL seeks an Assistant Worship Arts Director/Organist to support the thriving music ministry. You will play organ and piano during services, accompany choirs, and collaborate with the Worship Arts Director to shape worship experiences.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in organ performance (Master's preferred), 3+ years of experience, and a full-time schedule with Sunday's two services, rehearsals, and special events.