Church Musician

Primary Responsibilities:

The Church pianist’s main responsibilities are to provide piano accompaniment for scheduled worship services and other activities/ worship opportunities that supplement the Church’s music ministry.

Scheduled worship services include:

Wednesday Choir Practice (6 pm - 7 pm)Sunday worship (8-12 songs per worship) - Holiday/ special worship services (e.g. Christmas/ New Year’s Eve, Good Friday, etc.)Additional activities and worship opportunities:

Choir accompaniment during service and in rehearsals Piano/ organ accompaniment for children’s/ youth group playsJob Requirements/ Qualifications:

Trained pianist/ organist; preferred musical degree in piano or organExperience/ familiarity in church worship; prior experience with The United Methodist HymnalFlexibility in contemporary and traditional worship songsAbility to sight-read music as well as chord charts/ lead sheetsSensitivity and ability to improvise during service (to play appropriate songs during prayer, tithes and offering)Ability to take direction and work with Pastor to coordinate song list or changes to song offeringsAbility to communicate in a friendly and professional manner with church staff and members of the congregationEssential Duties:

Provide high and consistent quality of piano/ organ accompaniment every Sunday at required timesPlan, select, and prepare special arrangements or offerings when required - according to Pastor’s directions/ needs of the worship servicesSupport additional music ministry (e.g. church choir)Maintain an accurate account of piano/ organ needs and maintenance to Pastor/ church staffPianist is responsible for communicating planned absences (preferably as soon as known) to allow for scheduling of a substitute pianistOther Duties: Participate in monthly related church, Worship and staff meetings

Working Conditions/Hours:

On-site hours are Wednesdays from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm and Sundays, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The actual number of hours required during any given week are those needed to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.Classical piano and organ is providedCompensation: $200 a week (dependent on the attendance of Wednesday and Sunday gatherings)

Company DescriptionParker UMC is located in Kaneohe, Hawaii. We are a welcoming, affirming & multi-ethnic Church Ohana.