Interim/Permanent Traditional Worship Accompanist (Organ & Piano)

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a skilled and relationally gifted organist/pianist to provide accompaniment for NPPC's

traditional worship services and choir rehearsals (handbell rehearsals on occasion), in close

collaboration with our Traditional Worship Director. This role helps guide the congregation in glorifying

God through music, enabling us to pursue our mission to Know, Love, and Follow Jesus and to Share

Him with others.

NOTE: NPPC is open to filling this position as an interim or permanent position based on candidate

availability. We are also open to this role combining with the Traditional Worship Director (Choir &

Handbells) position for a candidate with experience and interest in both areas.

REPORTING/WORKING HOURS

This position reports directly to the Traditional Worship Director.

If that role is unfilled, it would report on an interim basis to the Senior Pastor / Head of Staff.

This is a part-time, non-exempt, hourly position. Hourly pay is $25–$35/hour, ($13,000 to $18,200 on an annualized basis) based on experience.

This position is estimated at approximately 6–10 hours total/week, including Sunday service

accompaniment, Thursday choir rehearsal accompaniment, and Wednesday handbell rehearsal

accompaniment as needed. Individual practice time is expected in addition to these hours. Availability

for Sunday traditional worship services, Christmas Eve, Easter, and other special worship services is

required.

If a candidate is placed on an interim basis, the role is intended to bridge the traditional worship ministry

through the conclusion of NPPC's broader worship staffing search, targeted for completion in Q1 2027;

NPPC will also consider qualified candidates for this role on a permanent basis.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This position is not eligible for health, dental, or life insurance, or paid time off. As a part-time position, it

is eligible to participate in NPPC's retirement plan (non-matching).

QUALIFICATIONS

▪ Faith Commitment: A personal relationship with Christ and a passion to honor and glorify God

through worship and music are preferred. We welcome candidates who share NPPC's core beliefs

and are open to living in alignment with our denomination's (ECO) Essential Tenets and NPPC's

Statement of Faith and lifestyle expectations, though this is preferred rather than required for this

role. We're happy to discuss further during the interview process.

▪ Proven proficiency in organ and piano performance in a worship or comparable liturgical setting.

▪ Skilled in accompanying a mix of new, current, traditional and classical worship music, hymns, and

choral literature.

▪ Strong sight-reading ability.

▪ Comfortable accompanying choir, soloists, and congregational singing.

▪ Exceptional interpersonal skills with a strong service orientation and ability to work collaboratively

with the Traditional Worship Director, pastoral staff, and volunteers.

▪ Reliable and consistent, committed to adequate individual practice to perform with excellence.

▪ Familiarity with Planning Center, or willingness to be trained.▪ Educational background: Associate’s degree in music or equivalent experience as a church

organist/pianist preferred.

▪ A minimum of 3 years experience working in a not-for-profit or church setting is highly desirable.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Worship Accompaniment

▪ Play organ and/or piano for Sunday traditional worship services and pre-service rehearsals.

▪ Accompany weekly choir rehearsal (Thursday evenings) and handbell rehearsal (Wednesday

evenings), as needed.

▪ Spend adequate time practicing organ and piano repertoire to perform with excellence.

▪ Provide accompaniment for special services (e.g., Christmas Eve, Easter) and church-wide events,

as needed.

Music Selection & Collaboration

▪ Collaborate with the Traditional Worship Director on hymn, song, and anthem selection, providing

input on instrumental feasibility and arrangement.

Instrument Care

▪ Monitor the condition of the organ and pianos and report maintenance needs to the Traditional

Worship Director in a timely manner.

HOW TO APPLY

We appreciate your interest in our Interim/Permanent Traditional Worship Accompanist (Organ &

Piano) position and ask that you provide the following:

▪ Cover letter and resume with applicable experience

▪ Videos of you playing organ and piano (worship-style repertoire preferred)

Finalists for this position will be asked to complete a live audition.

References may be requested during the final hiring stages.

CURIOUS AND WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT NPPC?

▪ Access our Church Information Form (CIF) to learn all about us!

▪ Visit our website! NPPC Website

▪ Listen to past sermons on our website NPPC Sermons

▪ Join us on Sunday morning at 9:30 AM ET for our on-line traditional service. NPPC Worship

Services

This position is not eligible for health, dental, or life insurance, or paid time off. As a part-time position, it

is eligible to participate in NPPC's retirement plan (non-matching).

Proficient in English (spoken and written) required. Bi-lingual in Spanish desirable.