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