Traditional Worship Director & Master Organist

Lutheran Church of the Atonement; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Lutheran Church of the Atonement seeks a part-time musician and worship leader to oversee our traditional worship service, choir, and ensembles. The role involves directing rehearsals, planning services with the Senior Pastor, and coordinating special services with other directors.

The successful candidate will be an accomplished organist/pianist with choir leadership experience and the ability to work with volunteers, preferably with knowledge of Lutheran liturgy and worship music.

Qualifications

• Seasoned organist and pianist with choir direction experience.
• Ability to lead volunteers and amateur musicians.
• Knowledge of Lutheran liturgical practice and worship music.

Responsibilities

• Plays organ and piano and leads music for the 9:00 AM traditional worship service.
• Directs and leads rehearsals for the 9:00 AM choir and 9:00 AM musical ensembles.
• Plans worship services with Senior Pastor for 9:00 AM service and coordinates Easter/Christmas services with other directors.
• Supervise 9:00 Accompanist, Cantor, Bell Choir Director, Volunteer Usher Coordinator, and Volunteer Worship Assistant Coordinator.
• Coordinates soloists and instrumentalists for 9:00 AM service.

Skills

Organist

Pianist

Choral director

Education

Masters degree or qualifying experience in music

Job description

Lutheran Church of the Atonement seeks a part-time musician and worship leader to oversee our traditional worship service, choir, and ensembles. The role involves directing rehearsals, planning services with the Senior Pastor, and coordinating special services with other directors.

The successful candidate will be an accomplished organist/pianist with choir leadership experience and the ability to work with volunteers, preferably with knowledge of Lutheran liturgy and worship music.