Organist

ORGANIST LONG MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 226 N. Main Street, Roxboro, NC 27573. 3 manual Allen Renaissance Organ with MIDI and antiphonal. 2 Services: 8:45 and 11:00 AM. Additional services include Moravian Lovefeast, 2 Christmas Eve services, 2 Lenten lunch services, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Charge conference, and annual “Night in New York” fund raiser. Chancel Choir rehearsal Wed 7:00-8:30 PM. No Wednesday rehearsals for 8 weeks during summer. Long Memorial has a long tradition of fine music and supports the same in worship. The organist reports to the Director of Music. The successful candidate will demonstrate skills to: provide service music with competence, sensitivity, and musicianship for all worship services. He / She will lead congregational hymns for robust singing; He / She will participate in bi-weekly worship planning meetings. The church will grant the use of the organ and pianos of the Church for practice, rehearsal and teaching.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND NECCESSARY SKILLS: Minimum of Bachelor of Music with 5 years of experience. Additional training, certifications, or degrees preferred. Ability to sight read, ability to play open score with practice, and ability to accompany choral works. Good interpersonal skills. Sincere commitment to music as a ministry.
SALARY: $15,500-$17,500 negotiable commensurate with qualifications.
BENEFITS: Vacation 2 weeks per year. Full use of the organ music library. Annual music stipend. Continuing education support.
CONTACT: Chuck Higgins at email with resume and cover at clhmusic@yahoo.com Full job description available upon request.