Organist/Music Director

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church by the Sea

1801 Beach Blvd.

Jacksonville Beach, Fl 32250

904-249-4575

Time Type: Part Time

Job Description:

Title: Organist/Worship Leader
Reports To: Pastor

Overview

Music is an integral part of the life of the congregation. Under the leadership of the clergy, the employee exercises an important ministry that reaches out to staff, members of the congregation and the community. The Organist/Worship Leader is to lead the congregation to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ through music, worship and fellowship. The Organist/Worship Leader must be creative, energetic, flexible, and open to all types of music along with having a growing Christian faith. The Organist/Worship Leader will inspire and drive growth and variety of music initiatives; and must be able to work independently and prioritize workload.

Job Functions

· Direct all music functions of St. Andrews Lutheran Church as an active member of the church's leadership team.

· Work closely with the Pastor and the Worship Committee by actively participating in the worship planning to select and coordinate all worship music activities for all services throughout the Christian year.

· Provide service music on two services on Sunday mornings and other planned worship services or events as needed.

· Provide appropriate music for services on Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, evening Advent services, evening Lenten services and other special services as requested.

· Maintain the music library and supervise the maintenance of all instruments (organ, pianos, keyboards, etc.

· Perform all other duties as assigned –funerals, weddings, etc.

Job Requirements

Bachelor of Music degree preferred
Keyboard skills: organ required, piano required

· Oversee maintenance of organ and piano.

· Must be able to build and maintain relationships through effective communication.

· Demonstrated knowledge of Lutheran theology, liturgical practice, and use of music in worship.

· Understand or have the ability to learn guiding laws regarding music (i.e. copyright, recording, etc. CCLI).

· Strives to maintain professional, cooperative, and respectful relationships with leadership team and members of the congregation.

· Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be cooperative, congenial, service oriented, and a team player along with the ability to work with frequent interruptions.

· Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task, communicate clearly and effectively, work independently, exercise good judgment and follow written and verbal directions.

· The Employer shall provide a salary based upon experience. It will be reviewed annually.

· Provide a vacation with full salary of 2 weeks annually (2 Sundays). Vacation time may not be cumulative year to year.

· Grant up to 3 sick days during the calendar year.

· Provide Social Security benefits for the employee.

· Provide an annual allowance for continuing education, professional dues, and for books, periodicals and other publications in the amount of $500 per year.

· Working hours are primarily weekends – Sunday mornings and other times as required for special services; the workweek will be negotiated as the position requires.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor of Music degree in organ or church music preferred
A minimum of three (3) years of experience performing church music preferred – both traditional and contemporary.

Position Information:

Job Title: Organist/Worship Leader

Time Type: Part-Time

Job Category: Christian Music / Christian Musician

Salary: Negotiable

Organization Type: Church

Denomination: ELCA-Evangelical Lutheran

Worship Style: Traditional

Church Size: 80-150

Contact Information:

Organization Name: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church by the Sea

1801 Beach Blvd.

Jacksonville Beach, Fl 32250

904-249-4575

Contact: Pr. Jody Rice

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16,000.00 - $20,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 4 per week

Benefits:

Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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