Job Details

• 4800 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92604

• Part-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt Position

• $30–35/hour, up to 8 hours per week

Job Description

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is seeking a skilled Organist/Piano Accompanist to support our Traditional Worship Services. This individual will play a vital role in leading the congregation in worship through music, accompanying hymns, liturgy, and choir pieces with excellence and consistency.

The right candidate is a gifted musician with a heart for worship, who is dependable, collaborative, and able to work closely with the Choir Director and Chancel Choir. This role supports both weekly services and rehearsals, helping create a meaningful and Christ-centered traditional worship experience.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide organ and piano accompaniment for weekly Traditional Worship Services

• Support congregational singing, liturgy, and special music elements
• Collaborate with the Choir Director to prepare and rehearse musical pieces
• Accompany choir rehearsals and performances
• Maintain a high level of musical excellence and preparedness for each service

Worship & Music Collaboration

• Work closely with the Senior Pastor and Choir Director to plan and execute music for services

• Support the overall flow and tone of Traditional Worship
• Be flexible and responsive to worship service needs and adjustments
• Participate in rehearsals and service preparation as scheduled

• Remain present in the worship service after playing, participating fully in the sermon and worship experience, and engaging with others in community following the service

Scheduling & Availability

• Provide accompaniment weekly for Sunday Morning Worship and Thursday Evening Choir Rehearsals

• Coordinate with the Choir Director regarding planned absences
• Collaborate to ensure coverage is arranged when unavailable
• Support with Holy Week, Christmas Eve Services, and the occasional Saturday Memorial Service

Organizational Structure

• Works closely with the Senior Pastor and Choir Director

• Collaborates with the Senior Pastor and Creative Director as needed
• Supports the broader worship ministry of Good Shepherd

Qualifications

• Proficiency in both organ and piano performance

• Minimum 2 years experience accompanying choirs and congregational worship
• Strong sight-reading and musical adaptability
• Ability to collaborate effectively with worship leaders and Servant Leaders
• Dependable, punctual, and well-prepared
• Heart for worship and alignment with the mission of the church

Additional Information

All Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Staff:

• Love Jesus and call themselves Christians.

• Display Christ-like attitudes and behavior through personal conduct and lifestyle.

• Are

  Coachable

  and open to feedback and growth.

• Do Whatever It Takes

  to serve the mission of the church and support the team.

• Are actively

  Growing in Christ

  through their personal faith and participation in the life of the church.

• Create a

  Warm and Inviting

  environment for everyone who walks through our doors.

• Show accountability in their role and on the team.

• Exhibit a passion to build God's Kingdom.