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Date Posted: October 12, 2020
Position Title: Organist
Church: First Baptist Church of Greater Des Moines
Location: Johnston, Iowa
Instrument: III/30 Moller/Darrow Pipe Organ
Position Summary:
Serve as accompanist for the choir, ensembles, and soloists in regular performances as needed
Play for weddings and funerals as requested
Assist in planning worship services, hymn selection, choir rehearsals and concert music in advance of the season/service to enhance worship
Participate in a team environment
Accompany musical ensembles on piano or organ following a conductor or leading from the keyboard
Play varying genres including classical, gospel, pop and contemporary Christian
Maintain a regular schedule of organ practice and study
Organize maintenance, repair and tuning of the organ and pianos
Order music for personal use on piano/organ to enhance the worship services
To Apply:
Letter of interest to the following email: office@fbcdsm.org by November 15, 2020
Date Posted: October 12, 2020
Position Title: Organist
Church: Ascension Lutheran Church
Ascension Lutheran Church in Ames, IA is seeking a Church Organist. We are affiliated with the American Association of Lutheran Churches. We seek an organist to help lead our worship services. We have two worship services each Sunday from September - May and one service each Sunday during the Summer. We also have mid-week services on Wednesday evenings during Advent and Lent.
Our congregation is committed to including both traditional music and hymns led by the organ and praise songs led by our worship team during our services. Our Pastor and Director of Worship and Music work together with the assistance of the Worship and Music Committee to plan worship services that are faithful and inspiring for our congregation.
Our church was formed in the 1960's in downtown Ames and relocated to our new church on the north side of Ames in 2012. We added a state-of-the-art digital organ when we moved into the new church.
Address: 2400 Bloomington Rd, Ames, IA
Instrument: 2 manual Johannus organ
Position Summary:
Organist for two services, 8:15 A.M. and 10:45 A.M.
Position Details:
Position Purpose
To serve as the Organist enhancing the worship experience to the glory of Almighty God and for the inspiration of His people.
Accountability
The Organist will be accountable to the Senior Pastor as well as the Church Council.
Responsibilities
· To play the organ for all of the worship services during the year (Sundays – 2 during the school year and 1 during the summer, midweek including Advent and Lent, special services including Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve and Day - approximately 120 per year).
· To attend and participate in the Worship and Music Committee meetings (approximately 6 per year). Collaborate with the Worship & Music Committee regarding all phases of the music program.
· Oversee the maintenance of the organ.
· Give one month notice if the position is being vacated. The church shall give the same amount of notice should the position be terminated.
· Maintain a positive working relationship with the people of Ascension Lutheran Church and its staff.
Qualifications
· A personal relationship with Jesus Christ, an understanding of the Bible as God’s inerrant, infallible Word, an understanding of the Lutheran Confessions as a correct interpretation of Scripture, a commitment to the mission and vision of Ascension Lutheran, and an openness to Lutheran style worship.
· Prior experience in accompanying congregational singing within a church setting.
· Punctuality and dependability.
· Being able to work as a member of a team.
· A love for people, and an ability to administrate and lead when needed.
· Flexibility in working with the Pastor, Director of Worship and Music, staff, worship team members, Worship & Music Committee and the congregation.
To Apply:
Pastor Roger Twito
Ascension Lutheran Church
2400 Bloomington Rd.
Ames, IA 50010
Email: ascensionpastor@gmail.com
Date Posted: April 15, 2020
Position Title: Organist
Organization Name: Grand View Lutheran Church
Organization Location: 2930 Est 13th Street Des Moines Iowa 50316
Position Summary:
Play organ during worship services. Accompany choir.
To Apply:
If interested please call Grand View Lutheran at 266-8074