Employer	Christ Church United Methodist 3440 Shroyer Rd. Kettering, OH, 45429
Position Title	Worship Assistant
Date Posted	2025-03-23
Date Available	2025-03-24
Denomination	United Methodist
Salary	?
Salary Negotiable?	No
Instruments	piano
Description	Worship Assistant- PART TIME I. OVERVIEW The Worship Assistant is responsible for aiding the Worship Director in musical rehearsals and worship organization. The worship assistant will be responsible for accompanying all Chancel Choir rehearsals and the choir during Sunday morning worship. The worship assistant will also cultivate, direct, and educate the Children's Choir. They will assist in worship organization by overseeing the special worship orders of flowers, and the parament changes in the sanctuary. When the Worship Director is on vacation or professional development, the worship assistant will serve as the substitute organist and/or pianist. He/she will aid in recruitment for musical participation in all musical groups of Christ Church II. QUALIFICATIONS A. Formal music training, Bachelor's Degree preferred B. Prior church experience C. Strong piano skills (organ skills are a plus) D. Choral conducting experience E. Strong sight reading skills F. Ability to play open score parts G. Ability to relate well with people of diverse ages H. Faith in God and dedication to the mission of Christ Church II. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES A. Accompany Chancel Choir rehearsals and Sunday morning services B. Lead the Children's Choir C. Assist in the Contemporary service when needed D. Serve as substitute organist/pianist when the Worship Director is gone E. Oversee special floral worshup orders F. Oversee parament changes in the sanctuary G. Encourage musical participation throughout the church H. Recruit musical group membership I. Assist in music catalog organization J. Timely communication with the staff of Christ Church K. Performs other duties as assigned by the Worship Director Join Our Team! Email Your Resume and any questions to Danielle@christumc.org
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Employer	First Lutheran Church 2899 W. Main St. Troy, OH, 45373
Position Title	Organist
Date Posted	2025-02-08
Date Available	2025-02-23
Denomination	Lutheran -- NALC
Salary	$100 a week
Salary Negotiable?	Yes
Instruments	organ
Description	We use Sundays and Seasons to have access to music, liturgy and hymns. Generally, the organist, in consultation with the pastor, chooses the hymns. 2899 W. Main St
Contact	Barbara Decker Click To Reveal Phone Click to Reveal Email

Employer	Aldersgate UMC 5464 Troy Pike Huber Heights, OH, 45424
Position Title	Instrumentalist
Date Posted	2025-02-17
Date Available	2025-02-23
Denomination	United Methodist
Salary	$225 a month
Salary Negotiable?	Yes
Instruments	Piano
Description	Weekly worship encourages God’s people to be ready to offer love to the world. Music provides a primary tool of working together and empowering each other for this work. Join the team at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Huber Heights Ohio, bring your gifts, and let’s create dynamic worship together for God’s world. info@aldersgatehuberheights.org
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Employer	Salem Lutheran Church 70 East Dayton Street West Alexandria, OH, 45381
Position Title	Organist
Date Posted	2025-02-03
Date Available	2025-02-09
Denomination	Lutheran -- NALC
Salary	?
Salary Negotiable?	Yes
Instruments	organ
Description	"Salem Lutheran Church is looking for persons/people to assist in worship on Sunday mornings by playing the organ. Availability is immediate. We are located in West Alexandria, Ohio right on State Route 35 (across from the Marathon, if you pass the steeple, you've gone too far). The Address is 70 East Dayton Street West Alexandria, Ohio. We currently have one service per week that begins at 10:30 a.m. We do have mid-week services during Lent, should you be interested. The amount of time expected of the substitute organist would depend largely upon the desires and abilities of the sub. We would expect at least three hours per week (playing the service and preparing for it). Our pipe organ was manufactured by Hill Green, Lane & Co in 1942. We are seeking someone who is experienced in leading congregational worship. Salary would be determined by skill and experience.
Contact	Dan Mershon Click To Reveal Phone Click to Reveal Email

Employer	St. Maxamilian Kolbe 5720 Hamilton Mason Road Hamilton, OH, 45011
Position Title	Director of Music
Date Posted	2025-02-01
Date Available	2025-02-09
Denomination	Roman Catholic -- English
Salary	?
Salary Negotiable?	No
Instruments	organ
Description	St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish 5720 Hamilton-Mason Road Liberty Township OH 45011 513-777-4322 Position Title: DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Status: Full-time, Exempt Reports to: Director of Worship and Sacraments JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Music is a professional who holds specialized credentials in music and who has a thorough understanding of Roman Catholic liturgy. A person of strong faith and commitment to the Roman Catholic Church and her teachings, he/she is responsible for the effective planning, coordination, and execution of music within the liturgical celebrations of the parish. The Director of Music reports directly to the Director of Worship and Sacraments and collaborates closely with the pastor and parish staff. MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND REGULAR ACTIVITIES:  Serves the parish as principal musician, organist and choir director according to the highest professional standards by providing music for all Sunday and other major celebrations, including weddings, funerals, etc., in collaboration with other parish pastoral musicians  Oversees and develops the parish music program, selects and plans music for all liturgical celebrations  Provides leadership in areas related to liturgical music, including training, resources and support for cantors, instrumentalists and handbell choirs  Directs and coordinates the Parish Choir, Children’s Choir, Cherub Choir, and High School Ensemble  Supervises the pastoral musicians and Handbell Choir Director  With the Director of Worship and Sacraments, creates worship aids for the assembly, selects and maintains musical instruments, coordinates schedules of parish choirs/ensembles and instrumental musicians  Serves as a resource on liturgical music matters for the parish  Prepares and manages the budget for the parish music program  Collaborates with the pastor and Director of Worship and Sacraments for planning major liturgical seasons  Assists the Bereavement Coordinator as needed with music selection, and acts as principal musician for funerals  Assists engaged couples as needed with music selection, and acts as principal musician for weddings  Is an adjunct member of the Worship and Sacraments Commission  Seeks continual formation and education through personal reading, attendance at pertinent workshops and conferences. Membership of a professional organization (such as, but not limited to, the National Association of Pastoral Musicians or the American Guild of Organists) is encouraged so as to receive peer support, encouragement and enrichment Director of Music Nov 2024  Has acquired needed liturgical and musical knowledge through personal study, previous parish experience, and participation in professional organizations, conferences, and workshops, thus demonstrating an application of appropriate liturgical documents  Establish and sustain a music support committee SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, EXPECTATIONS:  As attested to by formal credentials and a personal performance audition, person demonstrates a high degree of proficiency in the use of the organ and piano, with the ability to lead with either instrument and accompany as a solo or lead vocalist  Must have demonstrated skills as an effective choral conductor, substantiated by formal credentials and/or a choral audition  Must have the ability and desire to lead and sustain a program of quality congregational singing  Must have knowledge and appreciation of the vast repertoire and rich heritage of sacred music (choral and instrumental) as it pertains to liturgy  Comprehension of various musical elements used within the liturgy, including acclamations, hymnody and psalmody  Knowledge and understanding of the liturgical documents of the Church, specifically the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, Sacrosanctum Concilium, Musicam Sacram, or Chirograph for the Centenary of the Motu Proprio Tra le sollecitudini  Knowledge and proficiency in music notation software  Knowledge of parish and archdiocesan policies relative to position and responsibilities EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE:  Bachelor’s degree in music, 10 years’ experience preferred  Experience in adult and children’s choir conducting and development  Experience with musical instrumentation, handbells and music arrangement  Excellent communication, collaboration and organization skills  Supervisory experience; enjoys working in a team atmosphere  Any of these certificates is helpful: FAGO, AAGO, CMAGO, CAGO, AoC Organ Proficiency Exam, Service Playing Certificate in the American Guild of Organists WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The Director of Music works in the parish office along with other members of the staff. He/she participates in staff meetings and activities and meets regularly with the Director of Worship and Sacraments and the pastor. This position requires holiday, weekend and evening hours year-round. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Employees of St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church will have knowledge of the Catholic faith, a willingness to work for a Catholic, faith-based agency and adhere to the policies of St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church. 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 with regard to Catholic teaching. This requirement includes any public speech, demonstration or writing, including the use of social media or other digital technologies. Director of Music Nov 2024
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