Job Title: Pianist/Organist
Reports to: Director of Music and Organist
Prepared by/Date: January 30, 2024
Status (FT or PT): Part-time
FLSA (Exempt or non): Exempt
Background
Trinity-by-the-Cove is one of the largest Episcopal Churches in Florida. It is located along a beautiful peninsula in Naples Bay in one of the most sought-after and rapidly growing communities in the country. Our worshippers offer a highly educated and appreciative musical audience, both live and virtual. Trinity’s sizable investment in musical excellence is a deliberate, ongoing strategic aspiration that works hand-in-hand to enhance our worship excellence, to attract newcomers and to fund our many outreach programs that help thousands of our vulnerable neighbors every year.
Job Summary
The Pianist/Organist provides and plans music for our Rite III contemporary service, including directing an ensemble of a few instrumental musicians and a cantor. They also play the organ for the Rite I 7:30am service and occasionally assume the duties of the Director of Music and Organist for all services when the Director of Music is not present . The incumbent is to stimulate and strengthen the music program of the parish with emphasis on spiritual growth, congregational involvement and education.
Essential Functions
· Serves as organist for 7:30 am Rite I service from September – April, providing organ music for prelude, communion, and postlude, plus an offertory hymn.
· Serves as pianist and director of the 9:00am Rite III service, from mid-October through Easter. Selects congregational music with oversight of Director of Music. Arranges music as necessary for the ensemble of violin, two guitars, and cantor.
· Develops and leads the rehearsal schedule for the Rite III ensemble. Currently the group rehearses bi-weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6-7 pm.
· Fills in as organist/choir director for the Sunday 9:00am & 11:15am services when the Director of Music is away. In the summer, it just one single service with choir at 10:00 a.m.
· Fills in as organist/choir director for the Thursday Choral Evensong service at 5:30pm from October-March when the Director of Music is away.
· Leads the weekly rehearsal of the professional choir of Trinity by the Cove in the absence of the director of music. The rehearsals are held on Thursdays from 7:00pm-9:00 p.m. from September – May.
· Share playing duties with the Director of Music of the seasonal Saturday 4:30 pm service, from January – Palm Sunday.
· Perform administrative tasks relating to the Rite III music library and other projects assigned by the Director of Music.
About the Working Environment
The Rector views the Director of Music and the Pianist/Organist as vital partners in promoting the life and ministry of the Church and its future growth using predominantly traditional but also contemporary music to reach existing and new audiences.
Qualifications and experience
· Music education and/or Associate or Fellowship of AGO or equivalent
· Substantial experience as a liturgical musician.
· Familiarity with a variety of liturgical backgrounds, including contemporary worship styles preferred.
· Christian commitment and a passion for engaging congregations through music
· Ability to lead organized rehearsals.
· Administrative experience and attention to detail
· Ability to provide a supportive and encouraging environment for the musicians.
· Desire to work as a team member with the Director of Music, clergy, and staff.
Salary and Terms Summary
- Hours per week vary with the season and Director of Music’s schedule.
- Compensation is based on number of sessions per day which varies. The session rates for the regularly scheduled services for the Pianist/Organist range from $160 to $375 per session. Additional sessions when the Director of Music is away are compensated with additional sessions/rates.
- Additional fees for weddings and funerals
How to apply
Send the following by e-mail to:
Deborah Finch, HR Consultant to the Rector at dfinch@Trinitybythecove.com
· Letter of Interest
· Curriculum Vitae with contact information, including phone number, mailing address, email address.
We will acknowledge receipt of completed applications immediately and initially communicate with applicants by email.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 4 – 10 per week
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a music degree and/or Associate or Fellowship of AGO or equivalent?
- Do you have familiarity with different liturgical backgrounds, including contemporary worship styles?
Experience:
- variety of liturgical background: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- music degree and/or Asso or Fellowship of AGO or equivalent? (Preferred)
Work Location: In person