Substitute Organist

Archdiocese of St. Louis • Saint Charles, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. St. Peter Catholic Church in St. Charles is seeking a faith-filled, skilled, and dependable Substitute Organist/Accompanist to provide musical leadership and accompaniment for liturgies, rehearsals, and other parish music ministry needs on an as-needed basis. The ideal candidate possesses strong keyboard performance skills, experience supporting congregational singing, and a commitment to enhancing the prayerful and reverent celebration of the liturgy through sacred music.

Requirements

• Proficiency in organ and/or piano performance required.
• Knowledge of Catholic liturgy, liturgical seasons, and traditional Catholic hymnody required.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to respond to occasional scheduling needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience accompanying choirs, cantors, or liturgical ensembles preferred.
• Strong sight-reading and accompaniment skills preferred.
• Practicing Catholic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as organist and/or accompanist for weekend Masses, holy days, funerals, weddings, and other liturgical celebrations as needed.
• Accompany choir rehearsals, cantor rehearsals, and special music events when requested.
• Collaborate with the Director of Music Ministry, cantors, choir members, and parish staff to support effective liturgical music planning and execution.
• Lead and support congregational singing with confidence, sensitivity, and appropriate musical interpretation.
• Provide accompaniment for hymns, psalms, service music, and other liturgical repertoire.
• Adapt to varying musical and liturgical needs while maintaining a prayerful, reverent atmosphere.
• Arrive prepared and on time for all assigned liturgies and rehearsals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed