Open Position: Piano Accompanist

UPDATE: This position has been filled.

To provide musical accompaniment for choral rehearsals and religious services.

Approximately 6-10 hrs/week at $18.00 per hour. Position can begin May 21, 2023.

Send resumes to ngreenlee@stjohnsuu.org.

Essential Functions:

  • Provide accompaniment during choral rehearsals, Sunday services, and special events as needed under the direction of the Music Director.
  • Assist the Minister, Music Director, and others in the selection of instrumental pieces for services and special occasions.
  • Assist the Minister and Music Director in contracting and rehearsing with other musicians as needed for Sunday services and special events.
  • Abide by Safe Congregation guidelines.
  • Must have regular and reliable attendance.
  • Accept other duties as assigned by the Minister.
  • Sympathetic to Unitarian Universalist principles, values, and covenants.

Qualifications/Education and Experience:

  • BA in piano performance or related degree preferred.
  • Previous accompaniment experience desired.

Communication Skills:

  • Possesses basic written and verbal communication.
  • Possesses basic problem-solving skills.

Reasoning Ability:

  • Able to adapt to a dynamic environment and to interact with a diverse population of varying ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

Interpersonal Skills:

  • Able to adapt to changes with flexibility and good will.

Physical Demands:

  • Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
  • Physical ability to lift 25 pounds to waist height.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, kneel and push.