Organist and Choir Accompanist

JustChurchJobs, Inc.; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Conover, NC seeks an experienced organist and choir accompanist to support its music ministry.

The role involves serving as the primary organist and rehearsal accompanist for choirs and instrumentalists, and to provide music for worship, weddings, and funerals. The position requires proficiency in organ and piano, a strong knowledge of Lutheran worship practices, and availability for 8–10 hours per week plus rehearsal and service times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in organ and piano.
• Knowledge of Lutheran worship practice and liturgical settings is preferred.
• Requires 8-10 hours per week, with flexibility for rehearsals, worship services, and other church activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary organist and rehearsal accompanist for all church choirs, vocalists and instrumentalists as instructed by the Director of Music.
• Provide music for Sunday services and liturgical seasons (Christmas, Lent, Holy Week/Easter).
• Provide music for weddings and funerals as requested.
• Attend weekly staff meetings at the request of the Director of Music.

Skills

Organ proficiency

Piano proficiency

Lutheran worship knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in music (organ or church music)

Job description

The Organist and Choir Accompanist is vital to the overall ministry of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church. The Mt. Zion Music Ministry has a long, rich heritage and this position should be viewed as a ministry to the congregation. The person in this position will become familiar with the congregational priorities and goals related to their area of service and set goals to help the congregation in fulfillment of these priorities.

Position Highlights:

• Primary organist and rehearsal accompanist for all church choirs, vocalists and instrumentalists as instructed by the Director of Music

• Provide effective Lutheran oriented music for a unified service of worship including Sunday mornings, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week/Easter

• Provide music for weddings and funerals as requested

• Attend weekly staff meetings at the request of the Director of Music

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in music (organ or church music) is strongly preferred

• Proficient in organ and piano

• Knowledge of Lutheran worship practice and liturgical settings is preferred

• Requires 8-10 hours per week, with flexibility for rehearsals, worship services, and other church activities