Part-Time Church Organist & Choir Director

NEWTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH; Newtown (CT); Sur place; USD 16 000 - 18 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Private office w/computer

Résumé du poste

Newtown United Methodist Church in Newtown, CT seeks a part-time organist to lead worship music and accompany congregational singing. The role includes Sundays and special services, coordinating with the choir and worship team.

A private office with computer is provided, and compensation ranges from $16,000 to $18,000 depending on experience. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in organ performance, reliable communication, and the ability to arrange for substitutes when unavailable.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in organ performance.
• Experience accompanying congregational singing and choirs preferred.
• Strong sight-reading skills.
• Reliability, professionalism, and good communication skills.
• An appreciation for the mission and ministry of the church.
• Membership at Newtown United Methodist Church is not required.

Responsabilités

• Provide organ music for Sunday morning worship, including prelude, offertory, communion music (when scheduled), and postlude.
• Accompany congregational hymns with confidence and sensitivity to worship.
• Accompany the church choir during weekly rehearsals and Sunday worship while the choir is in season.
• Participate in special worship services throughout the year, including Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, Easter, Christmas Eve, and other significant occasions.
• Arrange for a qualified substitute when unavailable

Connaissances

Organ performance

Accompany congregational singing

Sight-reading

Reliability

Communication skills

Church membership not required

Description du poste

Newtown United Methodist Church in Newtown, CT seeks a part-time organist to lead worship music and accompany congregational singing. The role includes Sundays and special services, coordinating with the choir and worship team.

A private office with computer is provided, and compensation ranges from $16,000 to $18,000 depending on experience. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in organ performance, reliable communication, and the ability to arrange for substitutes when unavailable.