What are the responsibilities and job description for the Music Director and Keyboardist (Piano) position at Zion United Church of Christ of Tremont?
Music Director and Keyboardist (Piano)
Small, Progressive Christian congregation in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio seeks a Music Director/Keyboardist (Piano)
- Play the piano (we have a lovely piano - no organ) for Sunday worship services and 3 special worship services (Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, and Good Friday).
- Accompany congregational singing of hymns.
- Play a Prelude, Postlude, Offertory, and one piece of service music (Doxology).
- Arrange and accompany special music (generally a hymn) by an individual or small group (duet, trio).
- Periodic planning sessions with pastor and office administrator to select music that is appropriate to the lectionary, season, event
Hours per week: 4 – 5, not including special event music.
Qualifications:
- Piano/Keyboard Proficiency: Strong skills in playing piano/keyboard to accompany worship and lead congregational singing.
- Worship Music Experience: Familiarity with both traditional and contemporary worship music and the ability to lead or accompany it effectively.
- Leadership and Communication: Ability to lead and direct singers, and communicate clearly with the pastor, church staff, and volunteers.
- Heart for Worship: A personal commitment to worship and ministry, with an understanding of how music enhances the worship experience.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to plan, schedule, and prepare music for worship services and manage rehearsal time efficiently.
- Experience in a Church Setting: While not a requirement, experience in a church setting can be very valuable.
Benefits include:
- Salary of $200 per service
- Church weddings and funerals provide separate remuneration
- Four weeks paid vacation per calendar year
- We are an Open and Affirming UCC congregation - wherever you are on life’s journey, we welcome you and all people of every sexual orientation, age, ability, gender identity and expression, and ethnic, economic, and racial background into the full life and ministry of our church.
We are evaluating applications as we receive them, so if you enjoy sharing your musical gifts with others, don’t delay! Please submit a cover letter with your resume to zionchurchtremont@gmail.com, with the subject “Music Director/Keyboardist.”
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $200.00 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person
Salary : $200