St. Mary: Organist

St. Mary Catholic Church is a vibrant and growing parish community of over 2,000 families, including a K-8 school. The parish is located adjacent to Ohio Wesleyan University in downtown Delaware, Ohio (half an hour north of Columbus). We are seeking a part-time Organist.

The Organist works with the pastor, the music director, and the choir to support the music of the liturgy. H/She will use cues from the music director and from the celebrant of the liturgy to provide accompaniment for hymns and psalms, and also to play solo for preludes, interludes, and postludes.

The Organist is responsible for playing the organ and for the 4:30 pm Saturday vigil Mass, as well as the 9 am and 11:30 am Masses on Sunday. They also are responsible for playing at choir rehearsals from 7:00 – 8:30 pm Tuesday evenings.

St. Mary’s organ is currently a digital three-manual organ, with pistons, memory levels, a transposer, couplers, over fifty stops, and swell and crescendo pedals. Future upgrades to the digital organ are being planned.

• Play the organ for weekend liturgies (4:30, 9, and 11:30 Masses), Holy Days, Funerals, Weddings, and other special liturgies (Confirmation, Reconciliation services, etc.)
• Rehearse with the choir/cantor for various liturgies (Tuesday 7:00 – 8:30 pm)
• Arrange for regular organ and sound system maintenance as needed

• Minimum 3 years of parish music experience or similar experience is required.
• Proficiency in organ and keyword skills.
• Familiarity with the Liturgical Guidelines for the Diocese of Columbus with principles and dimensions of the Catholic faith formation.

Interested candidates can email a resume and cover letter toemployment , and St. Mary’s will reach out to schedule an interview and audition.