Job Description: Pianist

Job Description: Pianist

Summary: St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Colonie, New York seeks a capable pianist to support the worship of the congregation with suitable accompaniment for hymns and service music on Sunday mornings.

Capabilities: Classical training is necessary, and familiarity with the Anglican/Episcopal musical tradition is preferred. Experience with contemporary and gospel styles is also welcomed.

Requirements: The pianist will accompany music for one service on Sunday mornings (presently at 9:00 a.m.), including mostly hymns and service music from The Hymnal 1982. Music will typically include 3–4 hymn selections weekly, along with service music which varies seasonally. The pianist will bear no responsibility for service planning, but may attend one brief weekly coordination meeting with church clergy/staff.

Stipend: A weekly stipend of $100 is offered (negotiable on skill and experience). If the pianist is asked to play at occasional services besides the primary Sunday morning service, or to prepare special music for any service, additional compensation will be provided.

Safety: Following the teachings of Jesus, St. Michael’s takes seriously our responsibility to provide a safe and healthy physical and spiritual environment for the young, the aged, and the vulnerable of our congregation. All clergy, employees, lay leaders, and volunteers may be required to undergo criminal background checks and complete safeguarding training appropriate to their role.

Nondiscrimination: Besides the above requirements, St. Michael’s welcomes applicants for this position without discrimination as to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, or disability. St. Michael’s considers that all persons employed by the church perform functions that are essentially religious, to a greater or lesser extent. St. Michael’s may consider an applicant’s religious affiliation and moral fitness as a factor in hiring decisions, as these directly affect the church’s religious identity and essential functions. However, adherence to a particular religion or belief is not necessarily required of all church employees.

(Updated: 9/18/2023)