Organist/Accompanist - St Francis of Assist Columbus, Ohio
About The Position
We seek a part-time organist to join our Music Ministry team in supporting our congregation in song upon the retirement of our current organist. Our church loft features an historic Barckhoff tracker organ and a Yamaha electric piano. The organist will provide musical support on organ and piano for the liturgies at our parish, select and prepare liturgically appropriate preludes and postludes, assist in arranging substitutes during times of absence, manage the use and maintenance of the historic Barckhoff organ and Yamaha piano, assist the Music Director in creating an environment of pastoral care for Music Ministry and congregation, and include, assist, and support additional instrumentalists in playing for liturgy as needed.
Requirements
- Compliance with BCI & I background checks and completion of VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children.
- Proficiency in organ and keyboard skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills are required; ability to read and comprehend instructions.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in music is preferred or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 3 years parish music experience or similar experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with Catholic liturgical documents and Catholic liturgy preferred.
- Proven administrative, interpersonal, and collaborative skills are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide musical support on organ and piano for the liturgies at our parish including but not limited to: Weekend Masses (currently 2 on Sunday, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.), Holy Days of Obligation (usually 7 p.m.) and other liturgies as needed, Choir rehearsals (Thursday nights-7:00 – 9:00 p.m. and 30 minutes prior to Masses. Some may be longer for special liturgies), Weddings (right of first refusal, stipend paid, 24 weddings in 2025), Funerals (right of first refusal, stipend paid, 3 funerals in 2025).
- Select and prepare liturgically appropriate preludes and postludes for all Masses.
- Assist in arranging substitutes during times of absence.
- Manage the use and maintenance of the historic Barckhoff organ and Yamaha piano.
- Assist the Music Director in creating an environment of pastoral care for Music Ministry and congregation.
- Include, assist, and support additional instrumentalists in playing for liturgy as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
