Organist/Accompanist Position
St. Luke Lutheran Church
4595 SW California St.
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 246-2325 X119
St. Luke Lutheran Church in SW Portland is seeking a part-time organist/accompanist to play for two Sunday morning worship services (9am and 10:30am) and to accompany the Rejoice Choir (adult, sanctuary ensemble) for their Thursday evening rehearsals (7:30-9pm) September through May plus the first week of June. St. Luke is the largest Lutheran church in the city of Portland with a comprehensive, diverse music program led by Dr. Dan Hibbett. Encompassing a variety of musical styles including classical anthems, traditional hymns, gospel and contemporary songs and choral arrangements, St. Luke strives to minister through music to a growing and diverse congregation. Further information about our music ministry is provided on the church website at All interested persons should send their resume to the following address: Dr. Dan Hibbett, Minister of Music
St. Luke Lutheran Church
4595 SW California St.
Portland, OR 97219
Or, you may email the above information to . We would like to fill the position by September 4 (this year) if possible. Please feel free to email or call the number listed above if you have questions. A detailed job description is included below.
Musical Qualifications:
Strong keyboard skills with experience playing organ and piano for worship
services, weddings, funerals, and choir rehearsals
Proficient in both classical organ repertoire and contemporary Christian keyboard music
Creative and energetic approach to hymn singing and organ registration
Ability to improvise keyboard accompaniments from a melody with chord symbols
Personal Qualifications:
Personal faith in Christ and familiarity with the liturgical year
Team player who is open to suggestion and willing to take direction
People/ministry-oriented; flexible and adaptable in regards to changing worship
styles and the needs of a growing, diverse congregation
Organizational/administrative skills
Responsibilities:
*Work directly with the Minister of Music in planning music for Sundays.
*Serve as the primary church organist for two Sunday morning services weekly
with Sundays off to be negotiated. Select appropriate repertoire for organ preludes,
postludes, and offertories as needed. Provide titles and composers for use in the
Sunday bulletin. Accompany the sung liturgy at the 9:00am Sunday worship service.
*Play organ for special non-Sunday services such as Christmas Eve, Christmas
morning, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, etc.
*Play piano/organ for special music programs and concerts (outside of Sunday
morning) such as Christmas or Advent concerts, Spring Ring ‘n Sing, etc.
*Accompany Rejoice Choir rehearsals on Thursday nights (7:30-9:00pm) from
September through the first week in June. Serve as the assistant director of this group.
*Accompany instrumental and vocal soloists (cantors) and ensembles for Sunday
worship and special programs as needed; make arrangements for rehearsals either
Thursday nights (before or after choir) or Sunday mornings before the first service.
*Accompany worship teams on piano as needed on Sunday mornings
*Be available to play organ for weddings and funerals on Saturdays as needed. An additional
organist/accompanist fee is provided for these services.
*Meet once a quarter with the Worship Support Team.
Supervisors: Dr.Dan Hibbett, Minister of Music/Rev. David Knapp, Senior Pastor
Recommended Compensation: $12, 500 per year (12 months)
Salary is based on a part-time position. Hours worked will include personal practice time and
shall be reported on the monthly time sheets signed by the employee and the Minister of Music
(immediate supervisor).
Benefits: Negotiable; to include paid time off and sick leave. Budgeted funds areprovided for purchase
of new music for organ and piano preludes, offertories, and postludes. First consideration will be given
to serve as organist for all weddings and memorial services for additional pay.