Lead Musician

Westminster Theological Seminary; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Westminster Theological Seminary in Austin is seeking a Lead Musician to lead worship under the Pastor’s guidance, supporting Sunday services and essential administrative tasks.

The role is part-time, about 5–7 hours per week (roughly 3 hours each Sunday). Compensation is $250 per week, with an additional $250 per special service like Christmas Eve or Good Friday. This position contributes to the City Light church-planting effort in East Austin.

Responsibilities

• Planning: Work under the Pastor's direction to select songs. Put together music books and sheet music for musicians each Sunday; this may include creating or revising music arrangements. Plan rehearsal and practice time in preparation for Sundays.
• Playing: Lead music in worship on Sunday mornings by singing and playing piano or guitar.
• Leading: Lead musical direction during services.
• Oversee Contract Musicians: Audition, hire, schedule, work alongside, etc.
• Develop & Train: Identify, audition, and assess musical resources in the congregation. Lead rehearsals for congregational musicians as needed.

Job description

Position Details:

1. Part-time contract position, approximately 5-7 hours per week (including approx. 3 hrs per Sunday).
2. Two paid Sundays off annually. When the Lead Musician is not available due to personal travel, obligations, or illness, they will schedule subs to complete the work.
3. City Light is a new church being planted in East Austin. We will begin monthly preview services in December 2026 and hope to begin weekly worship in April 2027. This position will begin leading once a month and move to weekly as needed. We hope this role will also be an important part of starting a new church and that City Light will be seen not only as their employer but as their church home, as they believe they are called.
4. Compensation: $250/ wk
5. Supervisor: Pastor

Position Summary:

The Lead Musician's role is to lead the church in all matters musically. They will work under the Pastor to support the church's vision for worship & music. This includes primary responsibility for music in Sunday services as well as necessary administrative support.

support. In addition to the weekly Sunday services, the lead musician will lead special services such as Christmas Eve, Good Friday, etc., and occasional funerals or weddings when available. Special services outside of Sunday morning worship will be compensated an additional $250 per service.

Job Responsibilities

1. Planning: Work under the Pastor's direction to select songs. Put together music books and sheet music for musicians each Sunday; this may include creating or revising music arrangements. Plan rehearsal and practice time in preparation for Sundays.
2. Playing: Lead music in worship on Sunday mornings by singing and playing piano or guitar.
3. Leading
4. Oversee Contract Musicians: Audition, hire, schedule, work alongside, etc.
5. Develop & Train: Identify, audition, and assess musical resources in the congregation. Lead rehearsals for congregational musicians as needed.