Job Title:
Accompanist (Pianist)
Job Description:
- A rotational, year-round accompanist position for Sunday (9:30 a.m.) worship services, as well as occasional special services (Christmas Eve, Holy Week services), to play congregational hymns (as selected by the pastor) and appropriate service music (preludes/postludes, doxologies, offertories, background music for prayer and communion). The accompanist will play one or two times per month.
Expectations, Qualifications, and Responsibilities
- Competence:
- Skillfully play the piano for worship services; show up prepared and rehearsed.
- The ability to handle a variety of musical styles from the United Methodist Hymnal, The Faith We Sing Hymnal, and the Worship and Song Hymnal.
- Chemistry:
- Maintain an attitude of cooperation and communication with the pastor and other members of the worship team.
- Character:
- Reliable attendance when scheduled to play.
- Show up prepared and rehearsed.
- Maintain respectful and appropriate relationships with pastor, worship team members, congregation members, and other worshippers.
Accountability:
- The accompanist will report to the pastor with auxiliary supervision by the Staff-Parish Relations Committee as needed. Hymn selections and instructions will be received from the pastor at least one week in advance of the service. Input, feedback, and participation in music planning are welcomed and encouraged, but not required.
- The hired accompanist will notify the pastor or church office of absence in a timely fashion so another substitute can be scheduled.
- Must pass a background check and provide requested references.
Compensation:
- $75 per service.
- The accompanist will be considered a part-time employee of Byron United Methodist Church.
Earned Sick and Safe Time:
- This position is ineligible for Earned Sick and Safe Time accrual according to the State of Minnesota Sick and Safe Time requirements because it is under 80 hours worked per year.
For questions or to apply, send a message to Pastor Andy Petter using the contact form below.