Bethlehem Covenant: open positions

Bethlehem Covenant Church in South Minneapolis is hiring for several music positions:

• Choir Director (part-time)
• Choir Accompanist (part-time)
• Worship Ministry (contemporary worship)

We are open to consolidating position based on the needs and gifting of individuals.  If  interested in this opportunity, please see the website with more details: 

• https://bethlehemcov.org/getting-connected/employment/

Accompanist position at Our Saviors Lutheran Church

Accompanist position at Our Saviors Lutheran Church.  Applications accepted at  office@oursaviorsonline.org 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Position Title:  Accompanist 

Classification:  Nonexempt  

Reports to:  Lead Pastor 

Critical Relationships:  Director of Traditional Music 

Status:  Part-time (3-4 hours per week) 

Effective: February 2025 

Job Summary: To enhance the worship of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church with the playing of organ/piano music during worship services and rehearsals.  

Essential Functions: 

• Support Chancel Singers during weekly Wednesday night rehearsals.
• Accompany Chancel Singers during worship, both the traditional worship services and at special services (Christmas concert, Lenten services, Holy Week, etc.).
• Accompany congregation on piano and/or organ during hymns at the weekly traditional services and all summer services.
• Provide piano and/or organ music throughout the traditional worship services (prelude, offertory, prayers, communion, postlude, etc.).
• Accompany vocalists and ensembles that lead worship during traditional and special worship services.
• Arrive 20 minutes before each service to ensure prelude begins on time.
• Must be available Sunday mornings for worship, Wednesdays for Choir Accompaniment and Lent Services, and for special holiday services including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Easter, Good Friday, Maundy Thursday, and others as requested.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Excellent proficiency in organ and piano playing, reading music and performing.
• Must be acquainted with the Lutheran church liturgy, Evangelical Lutheran Worship, and contemporary hymns.
• Experience with accompanying choral and instrumentalist groups during rehearsal and worship services.
• Ability to lead congregational singing with playing skills.
• Sight-read music.
• Takes direction and provides feedback to choral conductor.

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 50% of the time.
• Must be able to move about within the office and bend, crouch, or stoop as needed.
• Operate office equipment like a computer, telephone, printer.
• Be able to effectively communicate and receive information (verbally and in writing).
• Move boxes up to 20 pounds.