Help Shape Sunday Worship: Apply to Be Church Musician at New Promise in St. George

Church Musician (Part-Time) — New Promise Lutheran Church, St. George, Utah

Hours: ~12–15/week, flexible

Compensation: Commensurate with experience/time; includes continuing education funds and paid vacation

Apply: Email résumé, brief statement of interest, and (if available) a recording/sample of your playing to newpromisemusicsearch@gmail.com. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until filled.

Job PDF: Download the full description here.

New Promise Lutheran Church (ELCA), a welcoming congregation amid the red rocks of southern Utah, seeks a part-time Church Musician to enrich our worship life through faithful, skillful music. In the Lutheran tradition, congregational song carries the Word and strengthens our prayer; this role partners with pastors, the music director, and the worship team to help the assembly sing the story of God across the seasons of the church year.

Core responsibilities

• Provide organ and/or piano music for Sunday worship and special liturgical days.

• Offer preludes, postludes, and service music that fit the day’s themes.

• Lead congregational singing; accompany vocalists/ensembles as needed.

• Collaborate on worship planning and hymn selection aligned with lectionary/liturgical calendar.

• Prepare music in advance, coordinate substitutes when needed, and help oversee instrument care.

• With the right fit, responsibilities may grow over time.

Desired qualifications

• Required:

  • Proficiency in organ (and piano)

  • Knowledge of liturgical traditions and seasons of the church year

  • Ability to select/prepare music aligned with Scripture, liturgical themes, and congregational capacity

  • Collaborative spirit with pastors and lay leaders

  • Reliability and professionalism in preparation, communication, and presence

• Preferred:

  • Experience leading/directing vocal ensembles/choirs

  • Familiarity with contemporary/praise styles and openness to thoughtful blending

  • Experience with Lutheran liturgy

  • Skills in arranging/adapting for different instruments or vocal ranges

If you’re eager to help a congregation sing the faith—rooted in Word and Sacrament, attentive to the church year, and open to a range of musical expressions—we invite your application.

How to apply

Send your résumé, a short statement of interest, and (if available) a recording or sample of your playing to newpromisemusicsearch@gmail.com. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. See the full job description PDF.