Keyboard Instrument Repairer and Tuner jobs in Binghamton, NY

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Teamwork and Communication

1. To work collaboratively and communicate frequently with the Minister of Music and the Pastor to coordinate music selections for each week’s worship.

2. To keep lines of communication open and bring concerns directly to the Pastor.

3. To promote the spiritual life of the congregation through the music ministry.

4. To attend weekly staff meetings as available.

MUSIC SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE:

Provide keyboard/piano accompaniment for the congregation and choir during Sunday morning worship and at any scheduled choir rehearsals. Musical offerings on Sunday may include hymns, anthems, prelude, offertory, postlude, recessional, response, communion and prayer time music.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. May provide keyboard/piano accompaniment for the congregation and possibly choir for special services as discussed with the Pastor.

2. May provide music for weddings and funerals. A stipend will be determined with consultation of the keyboardist/pianist. If the family wishes to have a guest keyboardist/pianist/organist, this will be coordinated with the Pastor.

SUPERVISION: The Minister of Music is the direct supervisor of the keyboardist/pianist. The keyboardist/pianist has the right to talk with the Pastor regarding issues relating to the musical ministry of the church and her/his duties in relation to that ministry.

EVALUATION: On or around your first year of employment date, you will receive an annual review to evaluate performance and level of improvement.

COMPENSATION: Compensation is based upon the worship services each individual has played and is paid weekly.

SUMMARY: The above description is a reasonable guide to meet the objectives of Trinity AME Zion. Activities should include the above but are not intended to be limited solely to the specifics herein. It is intended that flexibility be provided when necessary and to include changes in church programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Demonstrates the ability to perform music on the keyboard/piano.

2. Demonstrates a commitment to the vision and spiritual life of the congregation.

SKILLS:

1. Possesses skills in performing a variety of styles of music appropriate to the church's needs and requests. Worship music includes a wide range of styles, from hymnals to gospel to contemporary.

2. Possesses skills in organization and use of resources.

3. Able to work in a team setting with other staff members and lay volunteers.

4. The ability to sing is a plus.

REPORTS TO: Minister of Music and Pastor

JOB TYPE: Part-time

PAY: $75 - $125 per week based on experience

EXPECTED HOURS: 2 – 3 per week

EXPERIENCE:

- Keyboarding/piano: 1 year (Required)

- Ability to stay the full length of the worship service.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $75.00 - $125.00 per week

Ability to Commute:

• Binghamton, NY 13905 (Required)

Work Location: In person