Church Accompanist/Musician

Job Summary

Job Description

Job Summary

The church accompanist will be a mature Christian reporting directly to the Pastor of Worship, Arts & Media under the leadership of the Senior Pastor to provide intentionally worshipful music support for the Macedonia New Life Church.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of the church’s band attending all rehearsals, and providing music for, but not limited to, worship services, extended worship services, and funerals.


• In the absence of the Pastor of Worship, Arts & Media, will serve as lead musician guiding the choir and musicians during rehearsals and worship services.


• Adhere to music ministry guidelines.


• Assist in maintaining inventory of musical instruments.


• Support the development of new aspects of worship.


• Maintain familiarity and competence with all styles of music.


• Schedule personal rehearsal time in preparation for rehearsals and worship services.


• Participate in an annual evaluation.

Qualifications:

• Proven record of regular, punctual attendance for rehearsals and services.


• Must be able to primarily and skillfully play a piano or keyboard in all keys without the use of transposing.


• Excellent communication skills.


• Ability to read music.


• Moderately skilled in teaching vocals.


• Experience as a choir director (preferred but not necessary).


• Proficient in playing other instruments (specifically Hammond Organ preferred).


• Proven experience as a church musician.


• Ability to work well with youth.


• Proven experience in working with a diverse group (of musicians, singers, congregants).

Compensation shall be commensurate to qualifications.