Piano Accompanist

Title: Pianist
Reports to: Music Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
 

Hours and Schedule:
Generally 3 hours per week plus at-home practice:
Sunday Morning Services (2 hours), 9:45 am-11:45 am
Choir Practice (1 hour), Thursday, 7:30-8:30pm
At-home practice as needed
Plus occasional staff and/or music department meetings (1-2 hrs)
Start Date: ASAP

Compensation:
$50 per hour for Sunday service & choir practice
$50 per week for at-home practice
$25 per hour for administrative time (i.e. staff meetings)
 

Core Competencies
Personal Traits: welcoming, reliable, collaborative, and creative
Work Traits: Able to accompany both hymns and choir, able to play a diversity of musical styles, able to select piano music connected to worship theme and tone, good communication skills, and works well as part of a team
Shared Values: Aware of and respectful of Unitarian Universalist values and practices. Actively supportive of diversity, equity and inclusion.
 

Main Duties
• Accompany hymns in worship
• Play prelude, offertory, and special music selections
• Accompany choir in worship (September through June)
Potential additional duties (compensation negotiated separately)
• Play for special services/events (memorials, weddings, fundraisers, etc.)

To Apply:
Email resume, cover letter and three references 

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely than white men to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We encourage those with marginalized identities to apply if they have some of the qualifications listed and the willingness to learn and grow with the position.