Job Title: Organist
Location: Gastonia, NC, United States
Driving distance to Durham: No
Posting Dates: January 28, 2026 - March 28, 2026
Job type: Part-Time
Organization type: Church
Job tags: Church
Salary range: Commensurate with experience
Contact Name: James Smith
Organization leadership includes Duke Divinity alumni: Yes
Organization hiring manager includes Duke Divinity alumni: No
Job Description:

Part-time organist [15-20 hrs. week] for 1,500-member church in metro Charlotte area with a tradition of excellence in music ministry and mission to the community. Two Sunday morning services, weekly choir rehearsals, festival services, concerts, weddings/funerals. Accompany Chancel Choir, soloists and ensembles. 

Bachelor’s degree required (organ major preferred, graduate degree optional), with additional study in sacred music a plus. 5-7 years’ experience as an organist preferred. 73-rank, three manual Möller organ (1956/renovated 1997) and antiphonal organ in sanctuary; Cornell Zimmer organ (2006) in chapel. 

The applicant should demonstrate knowledge and commitment to traditional and contemporary music of the Church within a liturgical, United Methodist context. Come and join an outstanding ministry team. 

Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail cover letter, resume and references to James C. Smith, Search Committee Chair, at beanman@vnet.net. Applications must be received no later than March 31, 2026. Recordings/videos optional but encouraged.