Collaborative Organist & Accompanist

Collaborative Organist & Accompanist (Part-Time)

St. Luke Lutheran Church
4595 SW California Street, Portland, OR 97219

Position
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Part-Time Collaborative Organist & Accompanist (10–12 hrs/week)
Start Date
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Summer 2026 (flexible; ideally by late August 2026)
Review Begins
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August 1, 2026 (open until filled)

St. Luke Lutheran Church seeks a skilled, collaborative organist/keyboardist to support weekly worship, choir accompaniment, and seasonal services. The role partners closely with the Director of Music Ministries and pastoral staff to provide high-quality musical leadership across traditional and contemporary worship.

The ideal candidate is a strong organist and pianist with excellent sight-reading skills, experience accompanying choirs and congregations, and a flexible, team-oriented approach.

• Play organ and/or piano for Sunday services (Traditional 10:30–11:30 a.m.; Modern 9:15–10:00 a.m.)
• Prepare preludes, hymns, liturgical music, offertories, and postludes
• Collaborate on service planning and repertoire

• Rehearse and perform weekly with Rejoice Choir (Thursdays 7:30–9:00 p.m.)
• Support Modern Worship Team rehearsals (Thursdays 6:00–7:15 p.m.)
• Accompany soloists, ensembles, and guest musicians
• Participate in seasonal concerts and special events

Ash Wednesday, Holy Week services, Advent/Christmas, midweek Lenten services, and other festival services as scheduled

• Coordinate scheduling with music staff
• Provide or arrange substitutes when needed
• Weddings and funerals available with additional compensation
• Occasional planning meetings

• Proficiency in organ and piano
• Strong sight-reading and accompaniment skills
• Experience with choir and congregational accompaniment
• Collaborative and adaptable musical approach

• Degree in music or equivalent experience
• Church music and liturgical experience
• Improvisation skills for hymn-based playing and transitions

• Rodgers Trillium 967 organ
• Steinway grand piano (sanctuary)
• Additional rehearsal and practice pianos throughout facility
• Harpsichord (choir loft)

• $35–40/hour (DOE)
• Additional pay for weddings, funerals, and special services
• Annual Professional Enrichment Fund for continuing education and resources

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Three references
• Recordings/videos (submitted as You Tube links OR Google Drive links with viewing access enabled)
  • Organ solo
  • Piano solo
  • Collaborative accompaniment (choir/ensemble/worship setting)

St. Luke Lutheran Church is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive community and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Street Address: 4595 SW California St.

Zip Code/Postal Code: 97219

Phone: