Organist, Part Time

4/24/2024

Mountain Park United Methodist Church (MPUMC) is a strong medium size church whose mission is to connect people to Jesus Christ to transform lives. MPUMC has a long history of excellent music in worship and reaching out to the community through music and music education. We are seeking a part time organist for our traditional worship service.
Our Organ: The organ at Mountain Park is a 79-stop, 4-manual electronic instrument with antiphonal speakers built by Allen Organs in 2003.
Our Piano: The chancel piano at Mountain Park is a custom-built, 9-foot Steinway grand.

Job Description:

Church Organist [Part-Time: 10 hours per week]

Purpose: To provide organ and piano music for worship services and other church functions including special events, concerts, weddings, and funerals.

Education, Skills, and Ability:

Be able to display a professional level of competency on organ and piano.
Have a thorough working knowledge of the congregation’s worship services and a theological understanding of church music.
Be able to communicate well with the pastors, Traditional Worship Director, choir, staff, and church members.

Job Functions:

Provide organ and piano music for all worship services, rehearsals, and all seasonal and special services, including prelude, postlude, anthem/offertory, congregational singing, communion, and other times as needed during worship services.
Arrange for qualified substitute organist or pianist when absent for church services and notify the Traditional Worship Director and the church office in advance.
Report the current condition of the organ and/or piano(s) and plan for the needed repairs, tuning, and/or necessary maintenance.
Assist the Traditional Worship Director as needed and reasonable.
Must pass background check prior to selection and adhere to Mountain Park UMC Safe Sanctuary policy.