JOB TITLE: Church Organist/Pianist (part-time)

This job begins May 16, 2016.  Applications accepted through April 15, 2016; details on how to apply are at the end of this post.

Responsibilities       Play the organ for one Sunday morning service

Play the Piano for “Blended” services (one per month)

Play the organ for special religious services (Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Christmas Eve, etc.)

Select and play selections for the prelude and postlude

Play the organ at Chancel Choir rehearsals, and if requested, Handbell rehearsals

Play extra rehearsals with soloists, choir

Help with 1-2 extra Cantata Sectionals each year

Coordinate rehearsal with summer “Special Music”

Play the organ at weddings and funerals

Perform other duties as requested

Secure a proficient replacement when absent

Learn the basics of the Sound System

Learn the use of the Carillon System

A weekly practice time is expected and should be scheduled with the office.

Accompany the Cherub choir on Sunday mornings

REQUIRED SKILLS

Strong musicianship, good organ skills, experience and a team spirit. In addition to technical aptitude, you will need the flexibility to embrace a wide variety of musical styles, ingenuity and improvisation.

AUTHORITY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Integrate NHUMC’s mission, values, and strategic goals into area of responsibility.

Create and maintain a rewarding and productive work environment.

Assist annual planning sessions for goal setting, scheduling, etc.

Facilitate effective working relationships among employees.

EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT

Actively participate in opportunities for growth and developments to the employee’s responsibilities and duties.

ETHICS

Perform position responsibilities in accordance with NHUMC Ethics Policy in the Employee Handbook

SAFETY

Proactively support a safe working environment.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Perform duties in a manner that supports NHUMC’s commitment to the community and environment.

RELATIONSHIPS

Interact with all NHUMC staff.

Interact with members of NHUMC and the public.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

It is the responsibility of every employed to perform in a manner consistent with the policy of the Normandale Hyland United Methodist Church to provide equal employment to all persons. This policy prohibits discrimination in all aspects of Normandale Hylands United Methodist Church policies, programs, practices and operations.

TO APPLY

Please submit resumes/references to the office at Normandale Hylands United Methodist Church, attn: Office Manager, 9920 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, MN 55436

952-835-7585

Or you may submit your resume and and references digitally to office@nhumc.net

ORGAN SPECIFICS
Hendrickson Church Pipe Organ

Two Manual, Full Pedal board, Fourteen rank

Electro-Pneumatic Console

Built by Charles Hendrickson and Sons, installed in Fall 2009