Accompanist

St. Jude Catholic Church, Indianapolis, INIndianapolis, INJob ID#:6453176911PostedAugust 17, 2026ExpiresOctober 16, 2026CategoryMusic MinistryTermsPart-Time EmployeeExperience5-10 YearsEducationHigh SchoolBase Pay$80.00 to $100.00 HourlySend applications or inquiries to: [email protected] by EmailFor your privacy and security, when applying for a job, never provide your social security number, credit card number or bank account information to a prospective employer. To use this website, you must accept and comply with our Terms of Service.Report This ListingJob DescriptionI. IDENTIFYING INFORMATIONPosition Title: AccompanistLocation: St. Jude Catholic Parish, 5353 McFarland Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46227Status: Part-TimeFLSA: Non-ExemptReports to: Director of Ministry OperationsSupervises: N/AIi. Position DescriptionThe Accompanist is a musician who provides organ/piano accompaniment for liturgies and other special events at the parish (e.g. Funerals, Weddings, etc.), as requested/scheduled by the Director of Music. The Accompanist will also assist with choir/ensemble rehearsals, as requested, typically in preparation for Christmas, Holy Week, and any special events presented by the Music Ministry. As an integral part of Catholic worship, the Accompanist is understood to work with, and in service to, the congregation.Iii. Primary Responsibilities/Deliverables Provide accompaniment for Weekend Masses, Holy Days, and other special events at the parish, as requested/scheduled, under direction of the Director of Music Assist the Director of Music with choir/ensemble rehearsals one hour before all liturgies, with some mid-week rehearsals to prepare for special events or solemnities (e.g. Holy Week, Christmas) Arrives at the liturgy or event fully familiar with all musical selections and prepared to play with excellence Offered right of first refusal for Funeral and Wedding Masses at St. Jude, for additional stipend Maintains strong line of communication and collaboration with the Director of Music regarding all aspects of the Music Ministry pertaining to the Accompanist role Presents a respectful and professional demeanor during all liturgies and eventsIv. Position Specifications/Requirements Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church Must possess a strong commitment to the Catholic faith and a passion for sharing the faith with joy and enthusiasm Must possess a working knowledge of the Roman Missal/Order of the Mass Must demonstrate capability of accompanying a choir/ensemble/cantor on both the organ and piano Must possess strong communication skillsV. Education, Training, And/Or Experience Capabilities in instrumental (piano and organ) and vocal preferred Practical experience of 5+ years in a parish setting preferred Must be able to understand and to comply with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Code of Conduct Must be able to successfully complete the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Child Safety Training Background screening required Valid driver's license requiredVI. WORKING ENVIRONMENT Night and weekend work required, in support of weekend liturgies, Holy Days, and other special liturgical functions or eventsSend applications or inquiries to: [email protected] The EmployerParish Website: www.stjudeindy.orgRegistered Families: ~1500School Size: ~475 studentsMission Statement: We are Called, Nourished, and Sent to be intentional disciples of Jesus Christ.Similar Job ListingsLiturgy and Music Ministry Team Lead Saint Pius X Catholic Church Urbandale, IA 1 day ago 8/20Director of Sacred Music St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church Arvada, CO 2 days ago 8/19Director of Music St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church Trumbull, CT 2 days ago 8/19Director of Liturgy and Music St. Columbkille Catholic Church Papillion, NE 8 days ago 8/13Music Editor I OCP (Oregon Catholic Press) Lake Oswego, OR 10 days ago 8/11Director of Music Ministry Holy Spirit Parish Johns Island, SC 10 days ago 8/11Director of Music and Liturgy St. Patrick Catholic Church Laurie, MO 16 days ago 8/05Associate Director of Liturgy and Music St. Charles Parish Hartland, WI 17 days ago 8/04Director of Sacred Music Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel Pensacola, FL 30+ days ago 7/14Director of Sacred Music and Organist Our Lady of the Visitation Church Cincinnati, OH 30+ days ago 7/10