Organist Position Description - Appendix B
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Position Description
Organist
Reporting to
Organist Name
Organist Signature
Date
Church Council representative Name
Church Council representative Signature
Date
Organist Page 1 of 7 1 Primary Job Purpose Music is one of the powerful languages of that the Church uses in its witness of word and action by which Christ reaches out to command people’s attention and awaken their faith. By singing their praises to God all people who gather together to worship have opportunity to participate in this witness to one another and to the World. Organists, pianists, instrumentalists and choir leaders are among those given responsibilities in the musical life of the worshipping Church. The organist provides accompaniment for scheduled worship services and other occasions in support of the music ministry of the church.
Organist Page 2 of 7 2 Number of Staff Reporting Directly: Nil Reporting Nil Indirectly:
3 Nature of Communication Requirements Internal Church Council Music leader Minister Congregation members
External Families requiring music for a wedding or funeral Visitors to the church
4 Level Of Decision-Making Decisions relating to day to day workflow
5 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION Capacity and willingness to work within the ethos of the Uniting Church
Notify the minister or church council a minimum of two weeks prior but as soon as planned absences are known to allow for scheduling of a substitute organist.
Organist Page 3 of 7 6 Job Competencies Qualifications and Experience 1. Skills in experience in playing the organ 2. An understanding of the structure of the Uniting Church in Australia preferred
Skills and abilities 3. Organ playing skills 4. Ability to take direction and work as a member of the worship team 5. Ability to sight read music 6. Excellent organisational skills 7. Excellent interpersonal skills 8. Excellent verbal communication skills 9. Ability to use the skill of improvisation is desirable
Personal and professional competencies 1. Excellent interpersonal skills 2. Demonstrated initiative
Organist Page 4 of 7 7 Key Responsibilities, Tasks And Outcomes
Key Responsibilities Tasks Outcomes
Organ playing (a) Provide assistance in Regular preparation and regular planning, rehearsals are completed preparing, rehearsing as required and playing appropriate music for scheduled worship services and other required occasions to support the music ministry of the church. (b) Direct and play music Music is directed and for the
congregation regarding appropriate music for their wedding service; (e) Consult with families regarding appropriate music for funerals Advice (a) Advise on suitable Suitable music is advised. music for services
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