Church Accompanist: Pianist/Organist

We are looking for a strong pianist who is comfortable playing a wide range of musical styles,

including traditional hymns, contemporary praise music, gospel, and other forms of sacred and

popular music. Organ ability is highly desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities: Accompany one Sunday worship service each week. Attend and accompany

one weekly rehearsal

Work collaboratively with the Music Director, pastor, vocalists, choir, praise team, and other

musicians. Prepare music in advance and arrive ready to rehearse and lead. Adapt to a variety of

musical styles, tempos, arrangements, and worship settings. Provide occasional accompaniment

for special services, holidays, memorials, or other church events, as available. Help create

worship that is warm, engaging, inclusive, and musically excellent.

Qualifications: Strong piano skills. Previous church accompaniment experience. Ability to play

traditional hymns, praise music, gospel, and contemporary worship music. Strong sight-reading

and preparation skills. Ability to follow a director and collaborate well with singers and

instrumentalists. Dependable, flexible, and able to communicate clearly. Comfortable working in

an inclusive and affirming congregation. Organ experience is a significant plus. Schedule: This position includes one Sunday worship service and one weekly rehearsal.

Additional services or events may occasionally be available by mutual agreement.

Compensation: This is a paid hourly position. Compensation is based on experience and includes

rehearsal, worship, and agreed-upon preparation or special-event time.

To Apply: Please submit a résumé and a brief statement describing your musical background,

church experience, and familiarity with different styles of worship music. Links to recordings or

performance samples are welcome but not required.

Bend United Methodist Church is an inclusive congregation committed to welcoming people of

every race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, and background.