Musician

Musician Job Description

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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of La Crosse (UUF-LaX)401 West Avenue South, La Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 796-9993

Position Title: Musician Part Time

Reports to: Board of Directors, Sunday Service & Music Team

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, hourly, no benefits.

Compensation: $19.00 per hour.

Hours: up to16 hours/month; August - May (Program year)

Agreement: Ongoing employment, with termination by mutual consent, or two-week notice by either party.

Starting Date: As Soon as Possible

SUMMARY: The Musician is responsible for providing music two Sundays a month. They will participate with the choir on occasion and provide accompaniment for these services. When scheduled the Choir practices usually take place before service begins. Services take place 10 AM - 11:30 AM. Musician will be expected to arrive and prepare for the service by 9:30 am at the latest.

Exact weekly hours will vary depending on programming and are flexible, but the Musician will work up to 16 hours each month in order to plan and provide music for the two scheduled Sundays. There is a small budget for additional musicians and a substitute accompanist, if needed.

Candidates should have experience in performing live music and an ability to work collaboratively. We have a large UU musical library available to select music from, and the Musician will coordinate with the Sunday Service & Music Team, and presenters in order to choose music. Extensive knowledge of Unitarian Universalism is not required at the time of hire, but a willingness to develop an understanding of UU values and music is expected. We welcome applicants regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, culture, ethnicity or religious background.

PURPOSE: The Musician works with the choir, other staff members, committees, and members of the congregation to exemplify the spirit of this place. As a musician, they will work with others to provide and enable the highest quality of service music possible for the fellowship.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Two Sundays a month:.
• Plays piano (or other instrument!)
• May be asked to accompany the choir sometimes
• Maintains the fellowship’s music library and musical instruments.
• Attends monthly meeting of the Sunday Service & Music Team.
• Coordinates service music with other worship leaders (i.e. Sunday services committee and guest ministers/presenters).

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to play piano or other instrument to provide accompaniment.
• Ability to coordinate musicians who can accompany choir, ensembles, and congregation.
• Good communication, relationship, and leadership skills.
• Organizational abilities.
• The ability to work with other committees and to stick to deadlines.

Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal background charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, UU Fellowship of La Crosse does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19