Organist/Accompaniest - St Francis of Assisi

Catholic Diocese of Columbus • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Victorian Village, Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a part-time organist to join their Music Ministry team. This role will provide musical support for the congregation through playing the organ and electric piano for various liturgies, choir rehearsals, weddings, and funerals. The organist will also be responsible for selecting and preparing musical pieces, arranging substitutes, managing the church's instruments, and assisting the Music Director in fostering a pastoral environment. The position requires compliance with background checks and completion of VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children. A Bachelor's degree in music or equivalent experience is preferred, along with a minimum of 3 years of parish music experience. Proficiency in organ and keyboard, familiarity with Catholic liturgy, and strong administrative, interpersonal, and collaborative skills are desired.

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 or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 3 years parish music experience or similar experience.
• 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
• Provide musical support for Choir rehearsals (Thursday nights-7:00 – 9:00 p.m. and 30 minutes prior to Masses. Some may be longer for special liturgies)
• Provide musical support for Weddings (right of first refusal, stipend paid, 24 weddings in 2025)
• Provide musical support for 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level