Job Description
Trinity United Methodist Church (814 West Ave, Cartersville, GA, 30120) is looking for a talented and motivated collaborative pianist to join their staff. Select candidates will be asked to audition in a rehearsal setting with the Choir and Director, as well as interview with the Senior Pastor, Music Director, and Staff-Parish Relations Committee. Compensation for this role is $12,000 annually, paid biweekly.
The ideal candidate possesses the following qualities:
- Expert piano performance skills, both solo and collaborative.
- Comfort sight-reading in a variety of genres.
- A collaborative, creative, and energetic spirit.
- Choral accompanying experience is preferred but not required.
- Choral conducting experience is preferred but not required.
Obligations include:
- Weekly rehearsals (6:45-8:00pm).
- Weekly services, pre-service rehearsals, and worship team meetings (Sundays, 9:30a-12:00p).
- Regular “special” services including Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday.
- Occasional special services (for additional compensation) including funerals and weddings.
- Occasional additional rehearsals.
- Selection, preparation, and performance of Prelude, Offertory, and Postlude music for all services.
- Preparation and performance of all choral repertoire as assigned.
- Monthly staff meetings and ad hoc worship planning meetings.
To apply, please email a video recording of a work of your choosing, resume, and cover letter to Ryan Brideau, ryan@trinityumccartersville.org, and Rev. Dr. Shannon Karafanda, shannon@trinityumccartersville.org. Applications will be accepted until a candidate is selected and appointed to the role.
Job Tags
Part time, Christmas work, Sunday,