Substitute Organist

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary
St Peter Catholic Church, St Charles is seeking a faith-filled, talented, and reliable Substitute Organist/Accompanist to provide musical support for liturgies and rehearsals as needed. The ideal candidate has experience playing for Catholic worship, a strong sense of musicality, and the ability to support congregational singing and enhance the prayerful atmosphere of the Mass.

Job Responsibilities
Serve as organist/accompanist for weekend Masses and other liturgical celebrations as needed.

Accompany choir rehearsals, cantor practices, or special music events when requested.

Collaborate with the music director, cantors, and parish staff to ensure seamless liturgical music planning.

Maintain a prayerful and reverent approach to all liturgical music.

Adapt music selections as needed and provide accompaniment for hymns, psalms, and liturgical responses.

Job Requirements
Proficiency in organ and/or piano performance (required)

Experience accompanying choirs, cantors, or liturgical ensembles preferred

Familiarity with Catholic liturgy and hymnody required

Dependable, flexible, and able to adapt to changing schedules

Practicing Catholic preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

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