First Presbyterian Church
Shenandoah Iowa
First Presbyterian Church is looking for a part time organist, one Sunday a month for Prelude, Postlude, and Special music. Compensation and schedule to be determined. Organ is a Rogers T787e Trillium console installed in 2003 with 12 ranks from original 1918 organ. Contact Mark Brockmeyer mbrockm1957@gmail.com
First Lutheran Church
Decorah, Iowa
- Play for one service most Sundays (46 Sundays/year including Easter)
- Play for special services (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Ash
Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Reformation Sunday)
- Select and prepare organ/piano music for worship (preludes,
postludes, special music)
- Accompany hymn singing and liturgy
- Collaborate with senior pastor and music director on music selection
*Qualifications:*
- Bachelor's degree in music required
- Experience in Lutheran or other historic Christian traditions
- Experience in multicultural and diverse settings is a plus
*Compensation:*
- $10,375 annually, paid monthly
- Approximately 6.5 hours per week
- Six vacation Sundays allowed (excluding Easter and Christmas Eve)
- Additional compensation for midweek services and rehearsals if
available
Messiah Lutheran Church
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
Messiah Lutheran Church
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
St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
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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Berwick Congregational Church
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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Bethlehem Lutheran Church
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.