Church Pianist

SUMMARY: Plays piano at all worship-related activities by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES including the following. Other duties may be assigned. Job duties are subject to change by the Personnel Committee with notification to the Board.

Accompany the choir, play hymns and special music for weekly worship services and other special services (i.e. Maundy Thursday, Christmas Eve, etc.) as designated.

Works in cooperation with and under the direction of the Minister of Music.

Prepare service music for the weekly worship services.

Accompany weekly choir rehearsal.

Be committed to upgrading proficiency as a pianist and take lessons as needed.

Exhibit flexibility in styles of music preferred by the congregation and the Minister of Music.

Coordinate choice of music (including tempo, style, volume, etc.) with the Minister of Music.

Organist/pianist may, occasionally, be asked to play for special services (i.e. weddings, funerals). Honorariums for these services are the responsibility of the requesting party.

Attire and demeanor should always be appropriate for a Christian worship environment.

BENEFITS:

$150.00 paid weekly.

After one year of service, the employee will receive 2 vacation and 1 sick Sunday off with pay per year. Requests for time off must be submitted to the Minister of Music a minimum of 2 weeks in advance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises no employee. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with church policies.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent; or four or more years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to read music.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this joy include the ability to adjust and focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $150.00 per week

Expected hours: 5 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Commute:

• Murray, KY 42071 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Murray, KY 42071: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $150