Casas Adobes Congregational Church, UCC

Organist Position Description (DRAFT)

DRAFT POSITION DESCRIPTION

 CASAS ADOBES CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Church Organist

POSITION SUMMARY/GOALS & OBJECTIVES

The Church Organist is a skillful musician with the understanding of the role of music in worship services compatible with the congregation and clergy and in accordance with the Mission, Bylaws, Policies and Procedures of CACC UCC.  The Church Organist is directly responsible to the Choir Director and the Senior Minister.   

 QUALIFICATIONS

1. Holds a Master’s degree in music with credits in organ, or the equivalent in a combination of organ training and experience.
2. Experience as an organist as well as an accompanist for vocalists and instrumentalists.
3. Knowledge of church liturgy, the church calendar, appropriate church music and hymns.
4. Ability to communicate and work with the Music Program Director to assist in the overall planning and execution of a quality music program. 

 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Select and play appropriate music for all worship services.
2. Accompany the Chancel Choir, soloists and groups as needed.
3. Contribute to the Tidings, Sunday bulletin and other venues, as appropriate.
4. Responsible for the maintenance of all musical instruments.
5. Arrange for qualified substitutes, when necessary.
6. Perform designated tasks and interacts with the Music Committee, including the monthly meeting.   Perform designated tasks and interacts with the Church Staff, including weekly staff meetings.   Perform other duties as outlined on the Music Task Matrix attached. 
7. Assist in preparing an annual Music budget.
8. Assume other duties and responsibilities as may be needed and agreed upon mutually by Music Chair, Choir Director and Personnel Chair.

 EVALUATION PROCEDURE

The job evaluation of the Church Organist will be performed, in accordance with the CACC-UCC Policy and Procedures Manual, by a group of the following persons: the Senior Minister, a member of the Music Committee, a member of the Personnel Committee and any other persons agreed upon mutually by the evaluating group and the Church Organist.

Date:___________________________By:__________________________________________________ 

Casas Adobes UCC, 6801 N Oracle Rd. Tucson, AZ 85704.  

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Part-time Organist.  Mail or email cover letter and resume with 3 names of references to Organist Search, Attn: Darryl King.