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EmployerFirst United Methodist
220 South Main Street
New Carlisle, OH, 45344
Position TitleOrganist/pianist
Date Posted2024-11-06
Date Available2024-11-10
DenominationUnited Methodist
Salary$7K to $10,000 a year
Salary Negotiable?Yes
Instrumentsorgan/piano
DescriptionPIANIST/ORGANIST NEEDED
New Carlisle First United Methodist Church  
Part-time • New Carlisle, OH • $7K - $10K / year depending on experience •
New Carlisle First United Methodist is looking for a piano/organ player. This person would be part of our staff, working in a part-time position, helping us in our mission to follow Jesus, grow in faith, and make a difference. 
Availability is needed for Sundays from 9:30am-10:45am, practice during the week, special occasions and Holiday services.
Responsibilities:
1) Serve as a key member of the Worship Team, accompanying musicians, choir, and other
staff members
2)Collaborate with the Pastor in selecting appropriate music for Sunday morning worship
service and other special events
3)Participate in weekly music rehearsals
4) Share the church’s vision and mission
Gifts and strengths desired: 
5) A stable, maturing Christian with a strong commitment to Christian values and moral
standards in Scripture.
6) Organizational, leadership, and shepherding skills
Talents and abilities desired: 
7) Training and experience in piano and organ, sight reading, and playing from chord
charts. 
8) Ability/willingness to play organ for traditional hymns. 
To apply, send your letter of interest and resume to 
New Carlisle First United Methodist Church
Attention: Staff Parish Relations Committee Chair
220 South Main Street
New Carlisle OH 45344
937-845-8435
Or email blybarger2@gmail.com
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $6,500.00 - $8,500.00 per year based on exp
ContactStaff Parish Relations Committee Chair

EmployerChurch of the Brethren
219 N. Main Street
New Carlisle, OH, 45344
Position TitlePianist
Date Posted2024-10-16
Date Available2024-10-20
DenominationOther
Salary$200 per service
Salary Negotiable?No
Instrumentspiano
DescriptionPianist/ keyboardist wanted for Sunday morning church services at the New Carlisle Church of the Brethren, 219 N. Main St., New Carlisle. Responsibilities include playing a piece for the gathering, an offertory piece, and accompanying the hymns/ praise songs.
Must be able to read music.
There is a 9:15-9:45 rehearsal with the band to rehearse the hymns/ praise songs. The church service starts at 10:30.
Pay is $200. per service.
To apply, contact the church office, 937-845-1428. An audition may be required.
Contactnone

EmployerBelmont church
2701 S Smithville Rd
Dayton, OH, 45420
Position TitlePianist
Date Posted2024-09-23
Date Available2024-09-29
DenominationUnited Methodist
Salary5000-6000
Salary Negotiable?Yes
Instrumentspiano
DescriptionBelmont Church is looking for a piano player! This person would be part of our part time staff, helping us in our mission to follow Jesus, grow in faith, and make a difference. Availability is needed for Sundays and a mid-week practice. Willingness to play organ is a plus.

Responsibilities:

- Serve as a key member of the Worship Team, working with the worship leader, the
lead pastor, accompanying musicians, choir, and other staff members.

- Collaborate with the worship leader in selecting appropriate music for Sunday
morning worship service and other special events

- Participate in weekly music rehearsals.

- Rehearse with Worship Leader and praise team on Sunday morning.

- Share the church’s vision and mission

Position is: Part-time paid staff

Gifts and strengths desired: A stable, maturing Christian with a strong commitment

to Christian values and moral standards in Scripture.

Organizational, leadership, and shepherding skills

Talents and abilities desired: Training and experience in piano, sight reading, and playing from chord charts. Ability/willingness to play organ for traditional hymns a plus. Playing keyboard in contemporary and traditional styles.

Apply through Indeed or send your resume to bumc.dayton.music@gmail.com

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $5,000.00 - $6,000.00 per year

Ability to Commute:

Dayton, OH 45420 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Contactnone

EmployerSalem Lutheran Church
70 East Dayton Street
West Alexandria, OH, 45381
Position TitleOrganist & Director
Date Posted2024-10-16
Date Available2024-08-25
DenominationLutheran -- NALC
Salaryorgan: $6K-11K;MD: $3K-5K
Salary Negotiable?No
Instrumentsorgan/piano
DescriptionPosition Summary: We’re looking for a musically-gifted, spiritually mature,
biblically-grounded Christian to work with the Pastor and the Worship and Music
Committee and help lead the congregation in healthy worship. The ideal candidate will
have experience in playing both the organ and the piano at a similar sized church and
experience working with various types of people.
Job Performance Requirements:
The primary responsibility is the organ and piano accompaniment in our Salem worship
ministry. Other duties include:
• Playing the organ/piano for:
Worship services
Weddings (as able)
Funerals (as able)
Adult choir rehearsals
Rehearsals of special vocalists
Rehearsals with special music
Personal practice of 3 hours per week
Special services during Lent, Easter, Christmas, and other Holy Days
• Select and purchase music for preludes, offertories, postludes, etc.
• Supervise the use and care of the organ
• Work with the Choir Director and/or Director of Music Ministry and Pastor
concerning music for the worship service
• Supervise the use and care for pianos
• Cultivate, delegate and schedule other organists at Salem to partner in this
ministry.
• Uphold the Confession and Values of the North American Lutheran Church
• Other duties as assigned

2

Education and Training
Candidate to become knowledgeable of:
• The Christian Church Year and Lutheran liturgy,
• Accomplished organist and pianist and able to play accompaniment for the choir
and congregation.
• Knowledgeable about the wide variety of Christian music, traditional, and
contemporary.
Personal Traits.
Our ideal candidate will grow into the embodiment of these characteristics:
• Being a growing disciple of Jesus Christ.
• Sees themselves as a part of the priesthood of all believers and responsible to use
God’s gifts in ministry with fellow believers and those outside our community.
• Embraces the nature of worship as God’s Self-revelation and our worshipful
response.
• Is committed to lifelong learning.
• Has a solid understanding of biblical worship and its meaning while applying it to
present culture in our Lutheran congregation.
• Seeks to help congregants participate in the elements of worship rather than simply
being spectators.
• Understands the interrelationship between music and all the other acts of worship.
• Embraces the depth and breadth of Christian music.
• Helps worshipers view their worship as being connected to Christian sisters and
brothers all over the world.
• Connects worship with our daily Christian Lives.
• Can communicate a passion for Christ through all of the above.

Supervision and Evaluation:
• The pastor serves as the immediate supervisor of the organist.
• The position will be evaluated regularly by the Worship and Music Committee who
will forward recommendations to the Executive Council. The Executive Council will
then complete a job performance review.
• There will be a probationary period of six months.

3

Vacation:
• 3 months – 3 years = 1-week paid vacation
• 3-5 years = 2 weeks paid vacation
• 5+ years = 3 weeks paid vacation
• Additional missed services are deducted from pay or paid back by the organist.
Conflict:
We are dealing with the most precious things in people's lives: faith and family. In doing so
conflict will inevitably arise. It is expected that our minister of music/organist will handle
conflict in a mature and loving way as outlined by Matthew 18, shunning gossip and
division while also seeking reconciliation.
End of Contract:
It is expected that the minister of music/organist will give at least 1 months' notice when
resigning from the position. Vacation time will not be used during notice period.
Salary:
Commensurate with responsibilities agreed upon, qualifications, and experience.

70 East Dayton St. West Alexandria Ohio, 45381
937 839 4210
ContactAbby

EmployerSt. John Fisher Church
3227 Church St
Newtown, OH, 45244
Position TitleDirector of Music
Date Posted2024-08-22
Date Available2024-08-22
DenominationRoman Catholic -- English
Salarynot listed
Salary Negotiable?No
Instrumentsorgan
DescriptionST. GREGORY THE GREAT
FAMILY OF PARISHES
ST. JOHN FISHER CHURCH
I. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
Position Title: DIRECTOR OF MUSIC; ST. JOHN FISHER CHURCH
Status: Part Time
Reports to: SGG Director of Worship
II. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION
The director of music ministries fosters the active participation of the liturgical assembly in
singing; coordinates the preparation of music to be sung at various liturgical celebrations; and
promotes the ministries of choirs, psalmists, cantors, organists, and all who play instruments
that serve the Liturgy.” (Sing to the Lord, #45.)
III. POSITION CONTENT
A. MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND REGULAR ACTIVITIES
1. Engage the assembly as the primary ministers of music in worship
2. Have a working knowledge of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal and Sing
to the Lord
3. Lead choral rehearsals
4. Principal musician for all Sunday (9:00 am & 11:00 am) and Holy Day/Eve Masses
5. Principal musician for weddings and funerals
6. Prepare a broad representation of liturgical music in the Catholic tradition for
worship in the parish, both traditional and contemporary
7. Contract with additional musicians for Christmas, Triduum, and other parish
celebrations as needed
8. Presence at agreed upon office hours
9. Meet regularly with SGG Director of Worship
10. SGG Director of Worship delegate to St. John Fisher Worship Commission
11. Keep choir areas and music office in good order
12. Arrange to keep piano and organ in good working order.
IV. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
A. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND/OR ABILITIES
 Must have a high degree of proficiency in the use of organ and piano as attested
to by formal credentials and a personal performance audition
 Should have a working knowledge of other instruments which might be used in
liturgical music
 Must have the ability and desire to lead and sustain a program of quality
congregational singing
 Must have a good knowledge of quality repertoire available for liturgical music
programs for choirs, organ, and congregation
 Must be collaborative with other members of the Family of Parishes, other staff,
and parishioner volunteers as this position will require much communication and
collaboration amongst the Family of Parishes
 Familiarity with general office software and music notation software
 Communication skills (both written and oral)
 Willingness to learn through continuing education, particularly in the areas of
music, liturgy, and sacraments
B. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE
 Experience in parish ministry, especially in the areas of music, liturgical
ministry, and sacraments highly desired
 Must pass a background, reference and criminal check
 Must complete the SafeParish™ edition of Protecting Children from
Sexual Abuse training session prior to first day of employment
 Must stay current in completing the interactive video-based SafeParish™
quarterly bulletins on Child Protection in order to remain in compliance
with the requirements of the Decree on Child Protection
V. WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The Director is provided office space along with other members of the staff. He/she
participates in regular meetings of the staff and maintains open communication with the SGG
Director of Worship. Budget item will include funds for continuing education and
professional memberships (NPM, AGO, etc.). Regular weekend and evening hours are
required.
Employees of St. John Fisher/St. Gregory the Great Family of Parishes will have knowledge
of the Catholic faith, a willingness to work for a Catholic, faith-based agency and adhere to
the policies of the Family of Parishes and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Employees will not
publicly oppose the teachings of the Catholic faith nor publicly advocate for any position in
conflict with Catholic teaching, or the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati or
the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This requirement includes any public
speech, demonstration, or writing including the use of social media or other digital
technologies.
VI. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have read, understand and agree to perform all job duties and requirements outlined
in this job description.
Employee Signature Date
Supervisor Signature Date
Contactnot listed