Organist/Pianist

Trinity Episcopal Church; Allendale (NJ); On-site; USD 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks paid vacation

Wedding/funeral gigs

Job summary

Trinity Episcopal Church in Allendale, New Jersey is seeking a part-time organist-pianist to enhance our Sunday worship with music. Collaborate with the liturgical team to select appropriate music for Sundays and holidays, and provide organ/piano accompaniment for hymns during services.

The role includes about 1.5 hours of service time each Sunday plus an independent rehearsal, with two weeks of paid vacation annually and opportunities for weddings and funerals.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency and comfort playing both the organ and piano, with the organ considered primary.
• Some knowledge of sacred music traditions and liturgical planning is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with liturgical team to select music for Sunday service and holidays.
• Provide organ/piano accompaniment for hymns and selected portions of the services.
• Support weddings and funerals as additional opportunities.

Skills

Organ proficiency

Piano proficiency

Liturgical planning knowledge

Sacred music traditions

Job description

Trinity Episcopal Church in Allendale, New Jersey is seeking a passionate and skilled part-time organist-pianist to help elevate our regular Sunday service through music.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a designated member of our liturgical team to select appropriate music for our Sunday service and special holidays.
• Provide accompaniment to the hymns sung at all regular Sunday worship and special seasonal services, as well as selected portions of the services

Time & Benefits:

• Service timeof ~1.5 hours each Sunday + your independent rehearsal
• Two Weeks of Paid Vacation per year
• Additional income opportunity for weddings and funerals

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency and comfort playing both the organ and piano, with the organ considered primary.
• Some knowledge of sacred music traditions and liturgical planning is preferred, but not required.

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $12,000 – $16,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

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