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ORGANIST (and/or Pianist)
910-892-2339 or dsumcpastor@nc.rr.com for details on this position.
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Divine Street United Methodist Church in Dunn, NC is currently seeking an organist for worship services on Sundays at 11:00 a.m.
 
At this time, we are worshipping in person while masked and socially distanced. We encourage quiet, masked congregational singing of hymns but have no choir yet. As COVID restrictions continue to be lifted, this position will grow to accommodate additional responsibilities.
 
We are pursuing a permanent organ accompanist but are open to discussing interim possibilities. We are also open to hiring a pianist.  
 
Ideally, and under normal circumstances, our job description will look like this:
  
Position Title: ORGANIST
 
STATUS:          Part-time
 
HOURS:                  312 Hours per Year (maximum of 6 hours average per week for 52 weeks)
                                Services are scheduled weekly. Other events as scheduled.
                                Individual practice time included in responsibilities is at Organist’s discretion.
 
BENEFITS:             Hourly wages paid every two weeks
                                2 Sundays and 2 Wednesdays paid annual leave.  
 
Position Summary
  • Accountable to the Staff Parish Relations Committee, the Director of Music Ministries. and the Pastor.
  • The Organist plays the organ and piano in musical program s of the church.
  • Cooperate fully with the Pastor and the Director of Music Ministries in all matters pertaining to the musical program of the church.
  • Inform Director of Music Ministries and Pastor of any scheduled absences as soon as possible. One month in advance would be the minimum time for advance notice.
  • In dealing with children and youth, maintain good communication with parents.
  • Show respect and courtesy to all staff members, church members, attendees and visitors, and work for the good of the church.
 
Position Responsibilities
  • Play the organ /piano for Sunday worship services
  • Play the organ /piano for Revival services
  • Play the organ /piano for all Easter services
  • Play the organ /piano for all Christmas services
  • Play the organ /piano for any other services such as funerals, or as listed by the Director of Music Ministries for the year as announced at music staff planning meetings.
  • Play the organ/piano for all scheduled practices for all musical performances
  • Attend any required staff meeting scheduled by the Staff Parish Relations committee or the Pastor
  • Attend planning meetings for the music staff set up by the Director of Music Ministries
  • Perform routine organ user maintenance and report to the Director of Music Ministries and Staff Parish committee on the condition of the organ and the pianos.
  • Perform other tasks related to the music program as assigned.
 
Skills and Qualifications
  • Position requires talent and skill in playing the organ and the piano. Music training is desirable.
  • Experience playing music programs in other churches or related field is desirable.
  • This person must be mature and sensitive in working with all members of the congregation and church staff.