American Guild of Organists

6270 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA

                                               

ORGANIST  Full-time preferred, can negotiate part-time

Our 9:30 worship service uses varying liturgies and hymns from Lutheran Service Book

Allen organ

Full  job description available if interested

Contact Cheryl Siebrass: c.siebrass@comcast.net or 217-381-6064

209 Colorado Ave, Ames

Organist

The organist plays every other Sunday, accompanying hymns and liturgical music, mainly from the Evangelical Lutheran Worship hymnal. They also play a prelude, postlude, and shorter pieces during the offering and communion. Occasionally, they may need to play piano.  This is a paid position.  If you have any students who are looking for experience leading worship, please pass this information along to them. They can contact me (Steve Hoifeldt shoifeldt@standrewsames.org) for more information and to set up an interview/audition.  Thank you so much for any help you can provide!

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5673 NE Berwick Dr, Berwick (NE of Des Moines, between Ankeny and Altoona)

Organist

Current organist is retiring - his last Sunday will be May 3rd, 2025.

The organ is an Allen-there is no choir--and the church has been VERY appreciative of having an organist and would like that situation to continue

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411 3rd Ave, Slater

Organist & Music Director

Position Type: Part-time
Compensation: Negotiable
About Us:
Bethlehem Lutheran Church (BLC) is a vibrant and welcoming community of faith dedicated to
spreading God's love through worship, fellowship, and service. An ELCA community, BLC is
committed to nurturing the spiritual growth of its members while welcoming all people in Jesus’
name.
Position Overview:
The ideal candidate will possess proficiency in both organ and piano, a deep understanding of
liturgical music, and a passion for leading congregational singing. BLC completed a full restoration
of its Wicks tracker organ in 2023. For 2024, BLC remodeled its choir loft with the purchase of a
Baldwin baby grand. This is a congregation that appreciates the gift of music and celebrates it.
Responsibilities:
• Provide musical accompaniment for weekly Sunday worship services, funerals, weddings,
and occasional mid-week services.
• Collaborate with the Pastor and Worship Committee to select appropriate hymns and
musical pieces for BLC services.
• Offer preludes, postludes, and offertory music to enrich the worship experience.
• Rehearse and prepare music independently to ensure proficiency and accuracy.
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere within the church community through music.
Qualifications:
• Proficiency in playing both organ and piano.
• A team player with prior experience as a church organist/pianist preferred.
• Familiarity with Evangelical Lutheran Worship is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for worship and a commitment to enhancing the spiritual experience of
congregants through music.
• Flexibility and a willingness to experiment faithfully with liturgical settings and other music.
Application Process:
To apply, visit us online at https://slaterblc.org/serving/join-us-b .
Contact Information:
For more information, contact Bethlehem Lutheran Church at 515-228-3933.