Part-time Organist
Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin is seeking an organist to fill our retiring organist’s shoes. We are a thriving congregation who takes our mission seriously (but we don’t take ourselves too seriously). Our sanctuary has a carefully maintained Dobson tracker organ, a nine foot Steinway grand piano, and a seven foot Steinway grand piano. Our church is located in northern Door County, Wisconsin, the Cape Cod of the Midwest and a community rich in the arts and scenic beauty. Our congregation loves music and appreciates our organ, sanctuary choir, and handbells. We host concerts throughout the year. We believe in a fair competitive salary and benefit structure. This position could expand into a full-time one as our pianist/choir director approaches retirement.
Your position:
Leading the congregation for hymns and liturgy during services on the organ or occasionally the piano.
Preparing and playing preludes and postludes on the organ.
Participating in a monthly Music and Worship meeting, helping to choose appropriate music as you collaborate with our choir director and pastor.
Directing the Handbell Choir.
Coordinating summer recital series, guest musicians, and concerts in collaboration with the Worship and Music team.
Being a joyful team player and loving the work you do and the team you do it with.
Your Knowledge and Training:
Bachelor of Music degree or equivalent skill and experience.
Good keyboard skills and knowledge of the Lutheran tradition.
Good communication and social skills.
Salary:
$22,000-30,000 depending on experience. Part-time position will require about 15 to 20 hours a week.
Please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to gracefrossman@gmail.com.
For a conversation, call 920-493-6801.