Newtown United Methodist Church · SANDY HOOK, CT

Church Organist/Choir Director at Newtown United Methodist Church — SANDY HOOK, CT

Full-timeSANDY HOOK, CT$16,000–$18,000/yearPosted 2026-08-05

Full job description

Benefits

  • Private office w/computer

Part-Time Organist

  • Compensation: $16,000 - 18,000 dependent upon experience
  • Responsibilities

● 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

  • 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.