Hillcrest United Methodist Church
Job Description

POSITION: Staff Pianist
REPORTS TO: Music Minister
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time – 3-5 hours/wk.
Effective Date: Updated December 2024

Responsibilities:
• Provide musical accompaniment on piano/keyboard for all church services and music rehearsals
• Work with the Minister of Music and/or Pastor to select piano/keyboard music for services and special music as needed
• Attend Wednesday night choir rehearsals 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Attend Sunday morning rehearsals and service 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
• For Sunday morning services, provide piano music including prelude, hymn accompaniment, service music, offertory, anthem, benediction, and special music as needed
• For Wednesday night choir rehearsals, provide piano accompaniment, including playing choral parts and accompaniment and sight-reading choral parts and scores as needed
• Work with guest musicians and special music services as needed

Qualification & Skills:
• High-level proficiency in piano/keyboard, including the ability to play in a wide range of musical styles, including hymns, traditional church repertoire, and contemporary music
• Strong sight-reading ability
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Reliability and flexibility
• Proficiency in organ or other instrument(s) is a plus

To apply, please submit resume by 1/20/2025 to info@hillcrestumc.org.