Organist​/Accompanist

Job Summary

We are seeking a person to join our ministry team as a collaborative leader in our efforts to provide worshipful and artistic music in our dynamic-traditional worship spaces primarily through Sunday morning worship and Wednesday evening Chancel Choir rehearsals.

• Worship & Rehearsals:
  Play for the 11:00am Sunday Services, accompany the Chancel Choir (Wednesdays 7:00-9:00pm), accompany children’s and youth choirs for Sunday mornings, and play for special services.
• Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday.
• Option to play weddings, funerals, and ordinations for additional payment.
• Collaboration:
  
  Coordinate with the Director of Music Ministries and/or Senior Minister to align music with liturgical/worship themes.
• Administrative Duties:
  Participate in administrative functions as needed including:
  Music Ministry Communications, Bulletin planning communications, budget planning, library maintenance, and other necessary professional communications.
• Assist the Director of Music Ministries in the preparation of budget requests relating to the church’s musical instruments.
• Assist with routine and long-term maintenance of the pipe organ and pianos, making appropriate arrangements in consultation with the Director of Music Ministries and Senior Minister.

• 1969 3-Manual Austin Pipe Organ (47 Ranks)
• 6 ft. Kawai Grand Piano
• Extensive Music Library

• 10-12 hours per week, part-time
• Required Weekly
  
  Schedule:
  
  Wednesdays | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
• Sundays | 9:00am-12:30pm
• Flexible rehearsal hours for personal practice, prep work, and administrative staff collaboration.

Proficiency in organ performance, piano performance, and rehearsal/anthem accompaniment

A Commitment to Watts Street Baptist Church’s inclusive and justice-seeking mission.