Current Openings
Staff Accompanist (Part-Time)
Status: Open (Seeking applicants for January 2027 start)
Reports To: Pastor & Staff Leadership
Position Summary:
Basehor United Methodist Church is seeking a talented, collaborative, and dedicated Staff Accompanist to serve as the lead musician for our Sunday morning worship services and seasonal gatherings. After nearly ten years of faithful service from our retiring accompanist, we are looking for a warm, reliable musician comfortable blending traditional hymns and contemporary Christian music alongside our pastoral team and fellow musicians.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead instrumental music for weekly Sunday morning worship.
Accompany seasonal and special services (Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, and Christmas Eve).
Coordinate closely with the Pastor each week to plan service music (prelude, congregational hymns, offertory, and postlude).
Rehearse and collaborate comfortably with vocalists, instrumentalists, and praise teams.
Note: Weddings and funerals are optional with separate honorariums provided.
Qualifications & Compensation:
Proficiency: Strong piano proficiency required; organ proficiency strongly preferred. Experience in a church worship setting is essential.
Compensation: Competitive weekly stipend based on experience.
Benefits: Includes 4 weeks of scheduled time off per year with sub-accompanist coordination.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in joining our music ministry team, please click the button below to complete our application form.