St. Olaf Parish in Poulsbo, WA is expanding its team by hiring an accompanist for a minimum of 1 weekend Mass per week, mainly at the Saturday 4:30 pm English service and one evening choir rehearsal during the week. The position may expand to accompany a Saturday evening 6:30 pm Spanish mass when needed. This position may also include the possibility of playing for funerals, weddings, Holy Days, Penance Services, Sunday mass, etc. The accompanist is not expected to choose the music nor to direct the choir.

Essential Position Duties:

The accompanist main role is to work with the Choir Director to lead the congregation in praise of God by helping them to sing the various parts of the Mass, hymns and chant. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated to organize and practice music for the Mass and to arrive up to 1 hour before Mass to practice with the cantor and choir.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Prepares music selected by choir director and is dependable in commitment to monthly Calendar assignments for rehearsals and Mass times and arrives on time.
2. Practices and improves musical abilities routinely.
3. Prior experience and familiarity with providing music in a church setting; experience in Catholic Liturgy would be a plus.
4. Possesses the ability to help the cantor to lead the congregation in sung worship.
5. For planned absences, provide 4 weeks notice.

Essential

Qualifications:

1. Ability to read music, play piano proficiently (organ experience a plus).
2. Ability to accompany from chords, also a plus.
3. Active member of a Roman Catholic community (preferred)

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.

Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.