Church Music Director/Pianist/Organist/Keyboard, Newport, Maine

Main Street, Newport ME

Description

Peoples United Methodist Church in Newport, Maine is looking for a pianist/organist/keyboard player. We are a small, country church with a love to worship God with music. Interested applicants must be US citizens, permanent residents or already have obtained legal authorization to work in the United States, and preferably live near or around the surrounding towns to Newport, Maine and must have own transportation. APPOINTMENT: Permanent part-time. QUALIFICATIONS: Keyboard proficient (piano/organ). Familiar with church services is desired but not necessary. RESPONSIBILITIES:  Provide music for Sunday worships at 10 am.  Service including preludes and postludes, hymns, anthems, prayer response music, offertory music, accompanying the choir or other special music.  Accompanying the choir in weekly rehearsals and also warming-up prior to Sunday services.  Willingness to start or experience with Praise music is a plus.  The pianist/organist/keyboard player will also provide music for Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Christmas Eve and/or special services as needed.  Will participate in staff meetings as necessary.  A Job Description is available during the interview. SALARY: This is a paid position. Extra services such as wedding, funerals, etc. will be additional stipend. THE CHURCH: Peoples United Methodist Church is a small but growing country church located on Main Street, Newport, Maine. There is an electric organ with the capacity for the organist to play the bells and a fine piano in the sanctuary. APPLICATION: Please call the church office and leave a message indicating your interest in this position or you can mail your resume to: c/o The Staff/Parish Relations Committee Peoples United Methodist Church 131 Main Street P.O. Box 182 Newport, ME 04953 Tel: Review of the application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Thank you very much.