Current job Opening

We are currently seeking a part time organist/piano player!  We are a congregation that has a rich history and appreciation of quality music. We seek an individual with strong musical skills and with an ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with others. 

Specific areas of responsibility:  

• Collaborate with the Director of Music and with the Senior Pastor.

• Provide organ and/or piano accompaniment for worship services once monthly on the last Sunday of each month.  This would include preparing music for the prelude, the offertory, and the postlude for each service.

• Provide organ and/or piano accompaniment for  Maundy Thursday, and for our Carol Fest Community Concert near or during Advent.

• Provide consultation to the Music Committee concerning the maintenance and condition of the organ.

• Attend Music Committee meetings when requested.

The candidates we seek will have characteristics to meet the following:

• Demonstrate aptitude for the work identified in this job description.

• Demonstrate ability to relate to, and communicate with others.

• Develop knowledge of the church year, hymnody, and related music.

Organ, Piano, and Keyboard Descriptions:

The organ is a two manual, 28 rank custom-built Howell pipe organ installed in 1979 and updated in 1995 by the Rutz Organ Co. to include a new solid state console and a new rank of Zymbelstern chimes. The piano is a Kawai  grand piano with humidity control. In addition, we have a Calviano / Bechstein electric keyboard.

Compensation: 

We will pay $250.00 per services that music is provided which includes travel time/expenses.

This position will be available starting January 1st, 2027. Applicants should send a letter or email expressing your interest as well as your resume including the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to our church secretary.

Mail applications to:

Delavan United Church of Christ

123 East Washington Street, Delavan, Wisconsin, 53115.

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Email applications to: [email protected]