Part-Time Keyboardist / Worship Musician | Mt Zion United Methodist Church | Handshake

Keyboardist: Part-Time Keyboardist / Worship MusicianMt. Zion United Methodist Church — Enola, PennsylvaniaMt. Zion United Methodist Church seeks a gifted and dependable part-time keyboard musician to provide strong musical leadership for Sunday worship and other occasional services.The successful candidate should be an accomplished pianist and/or organist who can confidently lead congregational hymn singing, provide service music, accompany choirs and soloists, and support the overall flow of worship.Primary Responsibilities• Serve as principal keyboard musician for weekly Sunday worship.• Lead congregational hymns and traditional worship music with confidence and sensitivity.• Provide preludes, postludes, offertories and other appropriate service music.• Accompany the adult choir, soloists and other musicians as needed.• Collaborate with the pastor, choir director and other worship leaders in planning worship.• Participate in major seasonal services such as Christmas Eve, Holy Week and Easter.• Rehearse with musicians when necessary.• Help create a worship environment that is spiritually engaging, musically excellent and welcoming.Preferred Additional GiftsMt. Zion is also seeking to broaden its musical vocabulary over time. Therefore, particular consideration will be given to candidates who bring additional experience in one or more of the following:• Contemporary Christian worship music.• Leading congregational singing from the keyboard.• Strong vocal ability.• Guitar or other instrumental skills.• Leading or supporting a worship band.• Arranging music for ensembles.• Developing volunteer musicians and worship leaders.The ideal candidate does not need to fit one particular musical style. We are looking for someone who respects and can lead the traditional music our congregation values while helping us thoughtfully develop additional forms of congregational worship.

Qualifications• High level of proficiency on piano; organ experience is welcomed but not necessarily required.• Strong sight-reading and accompaniment skills.• Experience playing for congregational worship.• Ability to work collaboratively with clergy, staff and volunteer musicians.• Reliability, flexibility and sensitivity to the pastoral nature of worship ministry.Compensation and expected weekly hours will be discussed based upon experience and the final scope of the position.Contact: Rev. John Overman [email protected] 717-319-3833