ACCOMPANIST/MUSICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Choir Director(s), the accompanist is required to accompany both choirs during rehearsals and masses on Sundays, Feast Days, and other special occasion liturgies. May be asked to support choir participation in events at other churches and in the community, all as agreed on in job offering letter.

FLSA STATUS: Part-time, Non-Exempt (Hourly Position)

Reports To: Reports to Pastor/Administrator as immediate supervisor

General Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should have:

Maturity, leadership, dependability, self-accountability, and spiritual approach to ministry.

Good communication, and ability to maintain good working relationships with Pastor, Choir Director, choir members, and musicians.

Familiarity with Gospel piano worship music and Catholic Liturgy.

Willingness to become familiar with culture, tradition & current choir repertoire (including learning to accompany songs with no sheet music available)

Advanced piano skills, site reading and transposing.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Perform piano accompaniment for practice, rehearsals, and performances of all liturgies (masses on Sundays, Feast Days, and other special occasion liturgies).

2. Under the direction of the Choir Director, collaborates with regards to resources before introducing new music to full choir.

3. Performs other music related duties as assigned

Additional Understandings/Responsibilities:

1. Agrees to attend each rehearsal, times set by Choir Director.

2. Must be present at weekly rehearsal (2hours) and Sunday mass (2hours).

3. As mutually agreed, available for additional services and/or outside church engagements.

4. The accompanist/musician shall be available for occasional meetings with Choir Director and/or pastor/parish administrator at mutually agreeable times.

Application Process: Please email resume, cover letter, and 3 references to Father Andrew Ibegbulem at ololahpastor@gmail.com.

All employees of the Archdiocese of San Francisco shall be employed without regard to race, color, sex, ethnic or national origin and pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories,

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 – 6 per week

Ability to Commute:

San Francisco, CA 94124 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

San Francisco, CA 94124: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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