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Choir Director/Organist

Oceanside First Presbyterian Church and Preschool

Oceanside, CA

Part-Time | Non-Exempt

Position Overview

Oceanside First Presbyterian Church and Preschool is seeking a skilled and dedicated Choir Director/Organist to lead our Chancel Choir and support the traditional musical life of our worshiping community.

Our Chancel Choir is a committed group of approximately 40 singers who rehearse weekly and lead worship on Sunday mornings. This role is ideal for an active Christian choral musician who values traditional worship, sacred music, and the development of volunteer singers.

The Choir Director/Organist works closely with the Pastor, church staff, and worship leaders to plan and prepare music that supports the worship themes, liturgical seasons, and spiritual life of the congregation.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the Chancel Choir for Sunday worship and special services
• Plan and lead weekly Thursday evening rehearsals
• Select hymns, anthems, and choral music in collaboration with the Pastor
• Develop the choir’s vocal quality, blend, confidence, and worship leadership
• Communicate with church staff regarding bulletins, schedules, and worship planning
• Provide traditional musical leadership for Christmas Eve, Holy Week, Easter, memorial services, and other special worship gatherings
• Help organize periodic (quarterly) concerts and special music events
• Coordinate guest soloists, instrumentalists, and community musicians when appropriate
• Maintain and organize the choral music library with choir support
• Support music licensing and reporting requirements
• Assist in developing the annual worship music budget
• Serve as an a musical advisor to the Worship Ministry Team
• Support use of ProPresenter or other worship planning tools as needed
• Serve as Organist for Sunday worship and Special Services

Schedule and Hours

This is a part-time position with hours that may vary by season. (8-12 hours weekly)

Typical weekly expectations include:

• Sunday mornings: approximately 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Thursday rehearsals: approximately 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Additional preparation: music selection, score study, planning, communication, and coordination
• Special services: Christmas Eve, Holy Week, Easter, and other assigned services
• Concerts/events: periodic concerts and special music programs throughout the year

Qualifications

• Prior experience directing choirs preferred
• Church, sacred music, or worship leadership experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Music, Music Education, Sacred Music, Choral Conducting, or a related field preferred
• Strong conducting, rehearsal, and vocal leadership skills
• Familiarity with traditional worship, hymnody, sacred choral repertoire, and the Christian liturgical year
• Ability to lead volunteer singers with clarity, warmth, and professionalism
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience coordinating soloists, instrumentalists, concerts, or special music events preferred
• Familiarity with ProPresenter, music notation software, worship planning tools, Google Drive, or Google Docs preferred
• Commitment to Christian worship, professional boundaries, confidentiality, and respectful collaboration
• Must provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States
• Background check may be required in accordance with church policy

Compensation

$28,000–$35,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and brief cover letter to:

holson@fpcoceanside.org

Job Title: Organist / Accompanist 

Department: Church 

Reports To: Pastor / Elders  

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Part-Time Employee 

Compensation: Paid per service at rate commensurate with professional experience. To Apply: Send resume with cover letter to HR@redeemerbythesea.org 

About Us: Redeemer by the Sea is a mid-sized congregation of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, actively seeking to make disciples according to Christ’s Great Commission. We currently offer both traditional and contemporary worship styles and believe music is important for communicating the Gospel of Christ to our worshipers.  

Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  

• Plays the organ and the piano for Sunday morning traditional worship services, midweek Advent and Lenten services, and special worship services and Cantatas as assigned. • Communicates and interfaces harmoniously with the pastor, the second service music worship leader, assigned church staff, and when applicable, choir director. 

• Confers and comes to agreement with pastor and assigned church personnel on hymns selected, verses chosen, and placement of musical components in the service. 

• Provides a replacement organist or accompanist when sickness or emergency occurs. • May be asked to play in conjunction with the second service or praise team/band for special musical events as determined by the pastor. 

• Accompanies various soloists, choirs, and singing groups as determined by the pastor. When RBTS has active choir(s), the organist accompanies choirs at scheduled rehearsals during the week while choirs are in season and works with the choir director as assigned. • Accepts other duties within the general scope of this job as mutually agreed with the pastor. 

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Authentic relationship with Jesus Christ 

• Professional-quality keyboard skills (Organ and Piano) 

• Experience in church related setting 

• Experience working with choirs and/or vocalists 

• Understanding of Lutheran liturgy and the role of music in worship services • Proficiency in multiple musical genres (classical, contemporary, jazz, gospel, etc.) • Competency in collaborating with other instruments (i.e., strings, brass, drums, etc.) • Background check and fingerprinting prior to hiring. 

• Commitment to the church's vision, leadership, and people 

Additional qualifications/specialized training preferred, not required: • Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance

• Formal music training or equivalent experience 

• Knowledge of sound optimization  

Equipment: 

• Allen Renaissance Organ R-255, with MIDI and Antiphonal (Main Organ - Sanctuary) • Kawai Baby Grand Piano (Main Piano – Sanctuary) 

• Yamaha Portable Grand DGX-620 (Sanctuary) 

• Roland Electric Pianos (2 - Fellowship Hall and classroom) 

Language Ability: 

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. 

Reasoning Ability: 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Application Process: 

Individuals interested in the position should submit a resume and at least two professional references. Audio and/or video file(s) demonstrating their musical talents may be provided. 

At-Will Employment: 

This is an “at-will” employment position which means that the employee may resign at any time for any reason, or no reason, and can be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Music Director & Organist 

King of Kings Lutheran Church is seeking a dedicated and talented Music Director/Organist to lead our comprehensive music ministry. This part-time role is ideal for a skilled musician who is passionate about Lutheran liturgy and fostering spiritual growth through diverse musical expressions. 

Position Overview 

The Music Director/Organist is responsible for planning, conducting, and evaluating all aspects of the church's music program. You will work closely with the Pastor to coordinate worship services and provide musical leadership for various choirs and ensembles. 

Key Responsibilities 

● Musical Performance: Play the organ, piano, or keyboard for worship services, choir rehearsals, and special events. 

● Leadership: Direct the Adult Chancel Choir, Bell Choir, Contemporary Acoustic Worship Ensemble, and various volunteer musicians. 

● Supervision: Serve as the direct supervisor for all other church musicians, providing input for annual performance reviews for music employees. 

● Administration: Maintain the music library and instruments (including handbells), oversee music-related advertising, and prepare the annual music budget. 

● Collaboration: Communicate regularly with the Pastor and Office Manager. Meet quarterly with the Worship & Music Committee. 

Schedule & Hours 

This is a part-time position with hours that fluctuate based on the liturgical calendar (e.g., increased hours during Christmas and Holy Week). 

● Sunday Worship: ~4 hours (8:00 am – 12:00 pm). One service at 9:30am. 

● Rehearsals: Thursday evenings (3 hours) and occasional Contemporary Ensemble rehearsals. 

● Special Services: Includes Advent, Lent, Holy Week, and special musical events.

● Planning: Monthly meetings and approximately 2 hours of home practice/planning per week. 

● Note: Weddings and funerals are compensated separately. 

Requirements 

● Education: College degree in Music Performance and/or Music Theory. ● Experience: Minimum of 2 years on a church music staff or in a related music position. ● Knowledge: Familiarity or willingness to learn Lutheran liturgy and musical traditions. 

● Skills: Exceptional skills in organ, piano, and keyboard performance, as well as strong  

organizational, public speaking and leadership abilities. Comfort with Google Drive and Google Docs. 

● Values: A commitment to Christian principles and professional boundaries. 

● Compliance: Must pass criminal, financial, and sexual misconduct background checks, including DOJ fingerprinting. 

Compensation 

$30 – $33 per hour (Commensurate with experience and education). 

How to Apply 

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter (optional: include links to performance recordings) to: officemanager@kingofkingslc.org