MUSIC MINISTRY KEYBOARDIST

Job Description

The Music Ministry Keyboardist plays for Sunday worship services (two services per Sunday), including accompanying the choir; provides music for rehearsals (Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-8p and Saturdays before 3rd & 4th Sundays); and collaborates with the Director of Worship and Arts to plan music for worship services.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide musical accompaniment for choirs in worship services every Sunday from 7am-1230 p.m.
• Provide music for rehearsals (Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-8p and Saturdays before 3rd & 4th Sundays).
• Collaborate with other staff members to achieve intergenerational music experiences.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent piano/keyboard skills with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience.
• Ability to play by ear and read music.
• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• Familiarity with digital keyboard.
• Minimum 3 years of band or choral experience, either as a singer or accompanist, or training in a gospel music environment.
• Demonstrated ability to support choir rehearsals and performances.
• Comprehensive understanding of music and hymns across diverse Christian traditions.
• Demonstrated ability to support choir rehearsals and performances.
• Collaborative ability to lead small instrumental ensembles.
• Ability to integrate music seamlessly into worship services.
• Consistently available on Sunday mornings, and during major Christian Holidays.
• Available to work a flexible weekly schedule to facilitate some weeknight and Saturday rehearsals.
• Experience playing in-person, virtually, and with hybrid models.
• Professed faith in Jesus Christ.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music or related field.
• Basic audio setup and troubleshooting experience with mixers.
• Professional network of musicians in the local community.
• Capability to secure appropriate substitutes when absent.
• Versatility in leading small instrumental ensembles.
• Proficiency in additional instruments (e.g., organ).

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Antioch Baptist Church is an equal opportunity employer, committed to strictly following a policy of nondiscrimination in all employment policies and practices, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, compensation, benefits, and training.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA) Antioch will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.