Worship and Music Lay Job Opportunities

Position title: Organist/Pianist

Congregation: Knife River Lutheran Church, Knife River

Position summary: Knife River Lutheran Church (KRLC) in Knife River, Minnesota is looking for a musician to fill a permanent organist/pianist position. KRLC is a vibrant church community with an active adult choir, hand bell choir, Dulcimer group, and soloists supporting religious services.

Responsibilities
– Provide organ/piano music for religious services using Kawai baby grand piano, Jaeckel pipe organ (57 keys and 25 pedals), and Yamaha CP300 Stage Piano
– Play preludes, postludes, offertories, and other pieces as required
– Assist in selecting and rehearsing music with other performers
– Coordinate music with the liturgy and preaching
– Occasionally perform at weddings, funerals, and other special events as requested and with additional compensation
– Option of accompanying the adult choir, JOYFUL, for additional hours

Requirements
– Proficient in playing the organ/piano
– Familiarity with religious and classical music
– Excellent sight-reading and improvisation skills
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills
– Ability to work collaboratively with others
– Flexibility in adapting to various liturgical styles and music preferences
– Availability to work on Sunday mornings and occasional evening services
– Previous experience in church music is preferred

If you enjoy using your musical talent to serve others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

How to Apply: Submit:
– Letter of interest
– Resume
– Two letters of reference

– Email application to: Lawrence Burkhard, Search Team Chair at lawrenceburkhard@yahoo.com

Full Job Description

Application deadline: 12/31/2025

Contact person: Lawrence Burkhard