Church Organist and Choir Director

Job overview

The Church Organist and Choir Director role is onsite in Sandy Hook, CT, with compensation of $16,000–$18,000 per year, dependent on experience. The position supports worship and music at Newtown United Methodist Church. The organist provides music for Sunday worship, accompanies congregational singing and the choir, and participates in special services throughout the year. The role also arranges a qualified substitute when unavailable, helping sustain the church’s worship music program.

What you'll do

• Provide organ music for Sunday morning worship, including prelude, offertory, communion music when scheduled, and postlude
• accompany congregational hymns and the choir during weekly rehearsals and Sunday worship while the choir is in season
• participate in special services including Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, Easter, and Christmas Eve
• arrange a qualified substitute when unavailable.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

church organist

choir director

sandy hook ct

newtown united methodist church

part-time

sunday worship

organ music

choir accompaniment

special services

$16k–$18k/year

private office

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Private office with computer.

Why this role

The listing includes a private office with a computer. Church membership is not required; organ proficiency and strong sight-reading skills are requested, with choir-accompaniment experience preferred.

About the employer

NEWTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH is hiring for this role. Industry: Religious Organizations. Sector: 81.