Position Openings
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Director-Organist
Starling Avenue Baptist Church, Martinsville, VA
Seeking a part time Choir Director/Organist to plan and present the choral, organ and instrumental music for regular and special services. The musician will coordinate, with the pastor and worship planning group, hymn selections for our traditional services as well as provide leadership for the overall music program of the church. The successful candidate will have a BA in music or
equivalent experience. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected].
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Posted 10/30/2025
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Organist
First Baptist Church, Mt. Airy, NC
***Position becomes available 10/01/2025
Seeking an organist to play for all worship services on Sundays, as well as two additional Lenten services and a Christmas Eve service. Sunday morning services consist of three hymns, a prelude, a postlude, and an offertory meditation. On occasion the organist will be asked to play for funerals. This is paid separately from the salary.
If interested, contact Cheryl Hicks at [email protected].
Posted 8/18/2025
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Part-Time Music Director
Parkway United Church of Christ, Winston-Salem, NC
Parkway United Church of Christ is seeking an experienced individual who is capable of leading the music ministry of Parkway United Church of Christ in collaboration with the Senior Minister.
This individual will provide accompaniment to congregational singing during Worship, provide instrumental musical offerings as part of Worship services, direct and accompany the choir, and support and accompany small ensembles. The successful applicant will have relevant church experience and be comfortable with an inclusive, liberal congregation with diverse worship music.
The salary is $12,000 per year, depending on qualifications. This is a part-time position, averaging approximately six hours per week. Sunday is the only day that the Music Director must be at the church, from about 9:45 am to 12:30 pm.
To apply or for additional information please contact Sean Nelligan at [email protected].
Posted 8/18/2025
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Part-Time Minister of Music & Worship
West Main Baptist Church, Danville, VA
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West Main Baptist Church of Danville, VA is seeking a part-time (20 hours a week) Minister of Music and Worship to plan worship, direct adult and children's choirs, and act as the primary instrumentalist and accompanist for Sunday services. We seek an energetic, organized, team player with strong communication skills. A four year degree in music or a related field, choral direction experience and keyboard (organ and/or piano) skills are required. While it is not necessary for the Minister of Music and Worship to be an ordained minister, he or she must approach their music leadership as ministry. West Main is a part of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the Baptist General Association of Virginia.
Resumes may be submitted to Drew Herring, Senior Pastor at [email protected].
Posted 6/30/2025
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Full Time Music Associate/Organist
First United Methodist Church, Gastonia, NC
The Music Associate works closely with the Director of Traditional Music and Worship to spiritually lead and organize the Traditional Worship Ministries of First UMC. The Music Associate is a full-time staff member who is responsible for collaboratively assisting in the planning, implementation and leading of traditional music and worship, and is to serve as principal organist for all worship in the sanctuary and chapel, as well as assisting with specific ensembles as specified by the Director of Traditional Music and Worship. http://www.fumcgastonia.org. Accompaniment responsibilities for various ensembles, including children, youth, brass, etc.
Salary commensurate with experience/education. Minimum BA in Music/Music Education.
To apply, contact Jill Willis at [email protected].
Date posted: 6/30/2025
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Musician
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Welcome, NC
Can you play the piano and maybe even a pipe organ? Interested in a part-time musician position (around 8-10 hours a week) with a warm and loving church? If you said yes to these questions, contact Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Welcome, NC at [email protected].
Our Saviour's Lutheran is a small, warm and loving church. We have a strong focus on outreach and support various programs that minister to our community. Our vision is "To be a loving, sharing, feeding community by means of God's grace". Our Mission is "God's people helping all people".
Responsibilities:
- Provide organ and piano music for the accompaniment of:
Worship and congregational singing during Sunday morning services
Special services, such as during Lent, Easter and Christmas, and WELCA gatherings
- Select music that is related to the theme of the service and season and familiar to the congregation (resources are available to help with this).
- Collaborate with the Pastor in planning the worship services and music selection.
- Be proactive in suggesting new settings, music, ways of incorporating music into worship
- Secure substitute organist as necessary, in collaboration with Pastor Lead small adult choir, including rehearsals
- Preview bulletin for completeness and accuracy
Education, Skills and Qualifications
- Experience as a church musician (preferred)
- Skilled at playing piano keyboards (some organ experience preferred)
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment through collaborative engagement with Pastor, choir and lay people - - -
- Knowledge and understanding of Lutheran services and music is preferred
- Experience in directing a choir preferred
- Strong organizational, leadership, people and communication skills
Salary is negotiable. To apply, email [email protected] with Subject line of Organist Position-Your Name. In the email include a short description of your qualifications and contact information.
Date posted: 6/3/2025
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Organist
First Baptist Church, Danville, VA
First Baptist Danville, VA is seeking an organist for their services.
The organ is a 35-rank, three-manual Mohler, built in 1947. The console was rebuilt about twenty-five years ago. It has been consistently maintained.
The primary duty is playing for Sunday services. Besides the prelude and postlude, the organist would generally play three hymns and a response after the benediction.
At present, the choir is small and sings two or three times a month but directing the choir at this time would not be a required duty. We could discuss that aspect of the position with an applicant who is interested. The only hours that are needed for an organist who is not directing the choir are 9:30 AM until about noon on Sundays.
At present, we give substitute organists an honorarium of $150 per Sunday and pay for travel expenses, should he or she live some distance from Danville. That amount can be adjusted with the approval of the Finance Committee.
If interested send email to Janice Gilstrap at [email protected].
Date posted: 5/15/2025
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Director of Music
First Presbyterian Church, Morehead City, NC
First Presbyterian Church of Morehead City (FPC), a member of PC(USA) and located on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, seeks a part-time Director of Music. FPC has a membership of approximately 300 and conducts two services, one contemporary (“@1604”), held in the church’s Westminster Hall, and one traditional, held in the church’s sanctuary. The Director of Music would lead the musical programs associated with its traditional service. Specifically, the Director of Music would have the following responsibilities:
• In conjunction with the Pastor, plan, coordinate, and schedule appropriate musical selections for traditional services of worship and special services such as memorials, weddings, church holidays, or special events.
• Schedule and conduct choir rehearsals and direct choirs at services of worship.
• Plan, provide for, and/or play appropriate musical accompaniment for services of worship.
• Recruit and integrate new members into the musical programs.
• Organize other musical programs as interest is expressed.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead special music programs, trips, retreats, and community concerts.
• Seek and provide a variety of other musical instrumentation as budget allows.
• Foster a caring community of faith among those participating in the church’s music ministry.
• Attend staff meetings as directed.
• Any other tasks as assigned by the pastor.
A degree in the field of sacred music, music education, ministry of music, or comparable professional experience is preferred but not required. Must possess the skill to direct choirs and to play the following instruments:
• Visser-Rowland Associates pipe organ (Opus 71, 1985). The organ has three full manuals, a full pedal board, and numerous stops and settings.
• Yamaha grand piano.
• Yamaha clavinova.
Must have organizational skills and display Christian attributes of faith and character in both professional and personal life.
If interested in this position, please send your resume, along with three references, to the Music Director Search Committee at [email protected]. Any questions should be directed to Roseann LaRoque, Moderator of the Committee, at (252)241-3911.
Date posted: 2/10/2025
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Starling Avenue Baptist Church, Martinsville, VA
Seeking a part time Choir Director/Organist to plan and present the choral, organ and instrumental music for regular and special services. The musician will coordinate, with the pastor and worship planning group, hymn selections for our traditional services as well as provide leadership for the overall music program of the church. The successful candidate will have a BA in music or
equivalent experience. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected].
Click for Job Description
Posted 10/30/2025
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Organist
First Baptist Church, Mt. Airy, NC
***Position becomes available 10/01/2025
Seeking an organist to play for all worship services on Sundays, as well as two additional Lenten services and a Christmas Eve service. Sunday morning services consist of three hymns, a prelude, a postlude, and an offertory meditation. On occasion the organist will be asked to play for funerals. This is paid separately from the salary.
If interested, contact Cheryl Hicks at [email protected].
Posted 8/18/2025
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Part-Time Music Director
Parkway United Church of Christ, Winston-Salem, NC
Parkway United Church of Christ is seeking an experienced individual who is capable of leading the music ministry of Parkway United Church of Christ in collaboration with the Senior Minister.
This individual will provide accompaniment to congregational singing during Worship, provide instrumental musical offerings as part of Worship services, direct and accompany the choir, and support and accompany small ensembles. The successful applicant will have relevant church experience and be comfortable with an inclusive, liberal congregation with diverse worship music.
The salary is $12,000 per year, depending on qualifications. This is a part-time position, averaging approximately six hours per week. Sunday is the only day that the Music Director must be at the church, from about 9:45 am to 12:30 pm.
To apply or for additional information please contact Sean Nelligan at [email protected].
Posted 8/18/2025
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Part-Time Minister of Music & Worship
West Main Baptist Church, Danville, VA
**To view the full job listing, click HERE.**
West Main Baptist Church of Danville, VA is seeking a part-time (20 hours a week) Minister of Music and Worship to plan worship, direct adult and children's choirs, and act as the primary instrumentalist and accompanist for Sunday services. We seek an energetic, organized, team player with strong communication skills. A four year degree in music or a related field, choral direction experience and keyboard (organ and/or piano) skills are required. While it is not necessary for the Minister of Music and Worship to be an ordained minister, he or she must approach their music leadership as ministry. West Main is a part of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the Baptist General Association of Virginia.
Resumes may be submitted to Drew Herring, Senior Pastor at [email protected].
Posted 6/30/2025
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Full Time Music Associate/Organist
First United Methodist Church, Gastonia, NC
The Music Associate works closely with the Director of Traditional Music and Worship to spiritually lead and organize the Traditional Worship Ministries of First UMC. The Music Associate is a full-time staff member who is responsible for collaboratively assisting in the planning, implementation and leading of traditional music and worship, and is to serve as principal organist for all worship in the sanctuary and chapel, as well as assisting with specific ensembles as specified by the Director of Traditional Music and Worship. http://www.fumcgastonia.org. Accompaniment responsibilities for various ensembles, including children, youth, brass, etc.
Salary commensurate with experience/education. Minimum BA in Music/Music Education.
To apply, contact Jill Willis at [email protected].
Date posted: 6/30/2025
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Musician
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Welcome, NC
Can you play the piano and maybe even a pipe organ? Interested in a part-time musician position (around 8-10 hours a week) with a warm and loving church? If you said yes to these questions, contact Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Welcome, NC at [email protected].
Our Saviour's Lutheran is a small, warm and loving church. We have a strong focus on outreach and support various programs that minister to our community. Our vision is "To be a loving, sharing, feeding community by means of God's grace". Our Mission is "God's people helping all people".
Responsibilities:
- Provide organ and piano music for the accompaniment of:
Worship and congregational singing during Sunday morning services
Special services, such as during Lent, Easter and Christmas, and WELCA gatherings
- Select music that is related to the theme of the service and season and familiar to the congregation (resources are available to help with this).
- Collaborate with the Pastor in planning the worship services and music selection.
- Be proactive in suggesting new settings, music, ways of incorporating music into worship
- Secure substitute organist as necessary, in collaboration with Pastor Lead small adult choir, including rehearsals
- Preview bulletin for completeness and accuracy
Education, Skills and Qualifications
- Experience as a church musician (preferred)
- Skilled at playing piano keyboards (some organ experience preferred)
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment through collaborative engagement with Pastor, choir and lay people - - -
- Knowledge and understanding of Lutheran services and music is preferred
- Experience in directing a choir preferred
- Strong organizational, leadership, people and communication skills
Salary is negotiable. To apply, email [email protected] with Subject line of Organist Position-Your Name. In the email include a short description of your qualifications and contact information.
Date posted: 6/3/2025
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Organist
First Baptist Church, Danville, VA
First Baptist Danville, VA is seeking an organist for their services.
The organ is a 35-rank, three-manual Mohler, built in 1947. The console was rebuilt about twenty-five years ago. It has been consistently maintained.
The primary duty is playing for Sunday services. Besides the prelude and postlude, the organist would generally play three hymns and a response after the benediction.
At present, the choir is small and sings two or three times a month but directing the choir at this time would not be a required duty. We could discuss that aspect of the position with an applicant who is interested. The only hours that are needed for an organist who is not directing the choir are 9:30 AM until about noon on Sundays.
At present, we give substitute organists an honorarium of $150 per Sunday and pay for travel expenses, should he or she live some distance from Danville. That amount can be adjusted with the approval of the Finance Committee.
If interested send email to Janice Gilstrap at [email protected].
Date posted: 5/15/2025
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Director of Music
First Presbyterian Church, Morehead City, NC
First Presbyterian Church of Morehead City (FPC), a member of PC(USA) and located on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, seeks a part-time Director of Music. FPC has a membership of approximately 300 and conducts two services, one contemporary (“@1604”), held in the church’s Westminster Hall, and one traditional, held in the church’s sanctuary. The Director of Music would lead the musical programs associated with its traditional service. Specifically, the Director of Music would have the following responsibilities:
• In conjunction with the Pastor, plan, coordinate, and schedule appropriate musical selections for traditional services of worship and special services such as memorials, weddings, church holidays, or special events.
• Schedule and conduct choir rehearsals and direct choirs at services of worship.
• Plan, provide for, and/or play appropriate musical accompaniment for services of worship.
• Recruit and integrate new members into the musical programs.
• Organize other musical programs as interest is expressed.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead special music programs, trips, retreats, and community concerts.
• Seek and provide a variety of other musical instrumentation as budget allows.
• Foster a caring community of faith among those participating in the church’s music ministry.
• Attend staff meetings as directed.
• Any other tasks as assigned by the pastor.
A degree in the field of sacred music, music education, ministry of music, or comparable professional experience is preferred but not required. Must possess the skill to direct choirs and to play the following instruments:
• Visser-Rowland Associates pipe organ (Opus 71, 1985). The organ has three full manuals, a full pedal board, and numerous stops and settings.
• Yamaha grand piano.
• Yamaha clavinova.
Must have organizational skills and display Christian attributes of faith and character in both professional and personal life.
If interested in this position, please send your resume, along with three references, to the Music Director Search Committee at [email protected]. Any questions should be directed to Roseann LaRoque, Moderator of the Committee, at (252)241-3911.
Date posted: 2/10/2025
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