ST. LUKE’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
317 Franklin Street N., Kitchener, ON

POSITION TITLE:    Organist/Music Director

ABOUT US:  We are an active member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, Eastern Synod, with a membership of about 100 families, and a vibrant music programme.  We are a liturgical church and music is an important part of our worship services and who we are.  Although we are an aging congregation, we have a regular adult choir of about a dozen members which expands for special occasions, a small children’s choir, and a bell choir.  


JOB DESCRIPTION

-    To have a knowledge of our Lutheran liturgy or a willingness to learn.

-    To be prepared for weekly Sunday services at 10 am, playing the organ and piano, and conducting the choir for the 10 o’clock service.  A brief choir practice is usually held at 9:15 to review the Sunday’s anthem from after Labour Day to Christmas Eve, and Epiphany Sunday to the week before the May long weekend.  Services continue each Sunday throughout the year.

-    To provide music for anthems and hold regular practices of the choirs at times convenient to the members.

-    To work closely with the Pastor in choosing hymns, service liturgy, and music for all services including Christmas and Easter.

-    To work with the Office Administrator for Sunday bulletins, etc. and with Church Council as required, and attend Worship and Music Committee meetings held three times a year.

-    Play at funerals or weddings as requested, at extra remuneration.

-    Report usage of copyrighted music for OneLicence.net to the Office Administrator.

-    Arrange within the budget for regular tuning and maintenance of equipment.  

-    As well as incorporating traditional music, we are looking for someone who can continue to bring an energetic and creative approach to the music and liturgy of the church.

-    Follow the Safe Church Policy.


WORKING HOURS AND COMPENSATION

-    This is a part-time position of an average of 20 hours per week.

-    Compensation will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience with reference to RCCO guidelines.


AMENITIES

-    We have a 2-manual full-pedal board Hallman 7-rank Pipe Organ, 3 pianos, 3 octaves of hand bells, 3 octaves of hand chimes, and a keyboard.

-    We could provide space for an applicant who wishes to use the church for their personal music school or lessons.


TO APPLY:  To be considered for an interview, please email any questions, resumé, and cover letter to Kathy Thomsen at stlukesmusicdirector@gmail.com by September 8, or until the position is filled.