First United Presbyterian Church of Dale City is searching for a part-time Pianist/Organist for our Sunday traditional or blended worship service, and other special worship services as needed. This is a salaried position, which includes vacation time and flexibility in the summer [averaging 10-12 hours per week]. The position entails music planning, practice, rehearsals, and playing for one worship service each Sunday.
The position requires a musician with an ability to play a wide variety of music. Experience with sacred music and organ is preferred. This role will include coordinating music with the Pastor and Music Director, interacting with Church staff, Ministry Team Leaders, Elders, and most importantly, coordinating service themes with the Pastor to ensure the service flows as smoothly as possible from beginning to end.
This person should also be a person of Christian faith, who will respect the reformed tenets of the Presbyterian Church (USA), and the guidance of the Session of First United Presbyterian Church of Dale City, VA (FUPCDC).
Pianist/Organist Position
First United Presbyterian Church of Dale City, VA
Salary: $15,000 - $17,000 annual salary (paid two times per month)
Hours: 10-12 per week
-About 3 scheduled hours per week [scheduled hours consist of – 1.5 hours: Wednesday night Chancel Choir rehearsal, .5 hour: Sunday morning rehearsal/warm up, and 1 hour: 8:30 AM traditional service, or 10:00 AM blended service.]
-7 flexible hours per week - for communication, music prep, etc. (flexible hours can be done off site)
-1 hour music staff meeting per month via Zoom
-Weeknight rehearsal at a mutually agreeable time with Music Director and Chancel Choir (currently Wednesday nights)
Sunday Schedule:
8:00 AM – Choir warm up/run through in choir room
8:30 AM – Traditional Service
9:30 AM – Traditional Service Ends
OR
10:00 AM – Blended Service (typically in the summer, or special Sundays)
11:00 AM – Blended Service Ends (typically in the summer, or special Sundays)
Interested applicants should email the search committee their resume and experience: jobs@fupcdc.org. If you have a video sample, please email a link to that as well.