What are the responsibilities and job description for the Organist/Choir Director position at West Trenton Presbyterian Church?
Role: To facilitate the worship of God by coordinating the music program at West Trenton Presbyterian Church, providing accompaniment for congregational singing on both organ and piano for weekly worship, rehearsing and leading the choir, and developing the congregation’s musical gifts.
Accountability: The Organist/Choir Director is a part-time contract position accountable to the Pastor as head of staff and the Personnel Committee. They will work directly with the church’s Worship and Music Committee which coordinates worship services.
Responsibilities:
- Support the music ministry of the church including planning with the Pastor for the music to be played in weekly Sunday worship, as well as special services such as Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Christmas Eve. Each of these services is approximately 1 hour.
- Direct and rehearse the choir (1 hour Sunday morning prior to the service or on a weekday evening) September through June.
- Explore ways to include children in the musical life of the church.
- Attend Music and Worship Committee meetings.
- Maintain musical equipment and instruments including scheduling tuning for the pianos and the organ, working within Worship & Music’s budget.
Expectations:
- The Organist/Choir Director will carry out the above responsibilities to the best of their ability.
- Will explore ways to re-institute a Praise Band and provide recommendations to the Music & Worship committee.
- According to availability, play for funerals and weddings. They will be paid a minimum of $200 per service, with an additional $50 if there is to be accompaniment work with a soloist. Payment for these services will be provided by the requesting family.
- The successful candidate will undergo a background check.
For consideration please include your resume and links to examples of relevant musical performances.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Expected hours: 10 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $200