Atonement Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Rochester, New York is seeking a highly capable and dynamic organist/church musician to meet the music needs for weekly traditional Sunday service. The successful candidate will have a firm grounding in traditional music and liturgical practices. Duties include playing for one traditional service on Sunday, selecting hymns liturgically appropriate for the weekly service, and leading choirs/ensembles for festival services and other occasional services. Qualifications include a Bachelors’ Degree in music performance or equivalent education and experience; proficiency with organ and piano performance; understanding of liturgical worship; experience leading choirs/ensembles; and the ability to work collegially with other church staff and parishioners. Experience leading children’s music programs is desirable. A link to the full job description and information regarding the church’s Parsons organ is available at www.atonementrochester.org. The position is available September, 2008. Hours per week: 10-12. Salary is commensurate with experience and skills.
Interested candidates should forward a letter of interest and resume to:
Pastor John S. Macholz
Atonement Lutheran Church
1900 Westfall Road
Rochester, NY 14618
Or via e-mail to pastor@atonementrochester.org.
Phone: 585-442-1018
Deadline for resume submission is May 5, 2008
