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Music Director/Organist or Pianist Epiphany Lutheran Church - 4.7 Denver, CO Quick Apply Job Details Part-time | Contract $14,000 - $16,000 a year 2 days ago Benefits Paid time off Paid sick time Qualifications Bachelor's degree Full Job Description Music Director - Epiphany Lutheran Church Epiphany Lutheran Church is an active Washington Park neighborhood ELCA church in southeast Denver. We are seeking an individual to perform and lead worship music and support the music ministry of the church. This position is responsible for: performing all organ and piano music for worship services on Sunday mornings (at 10:00 a.m.) and Wednesday evenings (at 6:30 p.m.); for assisting with a part-time choir and directing choir rehearsals; for accompanying special music as needed; for selecting prelude and postlude worship music; for performing hymns as selected by the pastor based on the readings and themes of the worship; for coordinating special music volunteers; and for integrating children's music into worship life if appropriate. Our website may be found at epiphanylutheran.net. Additionally, the Music Director engages with the members of Epiphany to help create excitement and enthusiasm for music in our worship life together and collaborates with staff to create a positive atmosphere utilizing teamwork and flexibility to achieve desired goals. This position is part time salaried, 7-11 hours per week, and reports to the pastor. Please see full job description for role details, required qualifications, and salary range. Applications will be accepted through Monday, October 3, 2022. JOB DESCRIPTION: Job Title: Music Director Last Updated: September 2022 Description : The Music Director is responsible for performing and leading music during worship and supporting the music ministry of Epiphany Lutheran Church. As a leader in the congregation, it is important that the Music Director work collaboratively with the pastor, other staff, the choir, and other volunteers. Location : Epiphany Lutheran Church, Denver, CO Reporting to: The pastor Compensation : Negotiable depending on experience, education, and scope ($14k-$16k) Position type: Part time salaried, 7-11 hours/week; more hours may be required during certain times of the church year such as Christmas and Easter Epiphany Lutheran Church Mission: To lovingly invite all people to the unconditional love of Jesus Christ, to teach and build community among those who respond, and to relieve the suffering of those in need. Music Ministry Vision: The role of music in the church is to support the centrality of the Word and Sacrament ministry. Church music should be first and foremost dedicated to the glory of God in worship. It should encourage congregational involvement and inspire congregational participation in worship. Roles and Responsibilities Specific Responsibilities Perform all organ and piano music for worship services on Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings, choir rehearsals, accompany special musicians as required, and ensure the availability of other musicians at worship as needed Select all preludes and postludes, assist in selecting special music, and perform hymns selected by the pastor Recruit and coordinate special music volunteers (internal and external) as needed Work with any child or children in the congregation who may show an interest in the church's music Provide music for all weddings, funerals, and special services with first right of refusal Assist in defining future choir format General Responsibilities Engage with the members of Epiphany and help create an atmosphere of excitement and enthusiasm for music in our worship life together Collaborate with the staff to create a positive atmosphere utilizing teamwork and flexibility to achieve desired goals Coordinate and plan worship music with the pastor (and any others involved in the worship music for that week/church season) including both immediate and long-term planning Administrative Duties Provide the schedule of all worship music to the church office or pastor, including liturgy, hymns, preludes and postludes, and any special music to be included in the worship bulletins with the pastor's final consent Schedule regular maintenance and special repair of piano, organ, other church-owned instruments Maintain copyright compliance Participate in budget planning Arrange for substitute organist/musician when out on leave Qualifications Required Ability to play piano and organ (organ lessons provided, if needed) Ability to play electric keyboard when worship setting requires Ability to play any piece of music (SATB) Familiarity with sacred liturgical forms of worship (such as Lutheran, Episcopal, Catholic, etc.) and hymnody Ability and energy around playing a variety of music styles ranging from traditional to contemporary Ability to play with other musicians - choral and instrumental Combination of experience and education in Music Preferred Experience leading church-based music programs Ability to direct a choir and other musical groups as required and negotiated Willingness to be involved in church life Bachelor's degree in Music Considered a Bonus Experience and competency in choral direction Ability to select choir music Other One week/year of paid vacation One week/year of paid sick time Job Types: Part-time, Contract Pay: $14,000.00 - $16,000.00 per year Benefits: Paid time off Schedule: Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: Denver, CO 80209: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: One location