We are excited to post the following job opportunity for qualified applicants to complete and submit an application and resume for review, consideration, then if deemed qualified, an interview, and possible employment.  We are an employment-at-will-employer and we look forward to being in receipt of your application and resume competing for an excting opportunity to contribute to our many efforts of "Praising God, Embracing People and Changing Lives".

The Kirkland Memorial Second Church of God in Christ, Inc. is in search for a full-time gospel music Organist.  Kirkland Memorial is an exciting, lively and friendly place of worship, with a core focus on enhancing the lives of its members and reaching new souls for The Kingdom of God.  Our Music Department has four choirs, four praise teams, and several spirited services requiring a very skilled and experienced gospel organist.  If you meet the qualifications listed below, and wish to work in this exciting environment, please complete our employment application found by clicking the following hyperlink:

Kirkland Memorial Second Church of God in Christ, Inc.  Employment Application

print the application, then email both your completed and signed application, and your resume as attachments to job@praisezone.org, or fax both the application and resume to  1-866-775-7740 .

· High School diploma/GED or higher;

· Able to legally work within the United States;

· Able to play for worship services and choir/praise team rehearsals totaling an average of 12 hours per week;

· Flexibility to work longer hours per week for special events and services (21 hours over six days the last Sunday of September through 1st week of October each year);

· Must Be A Non-Smoker and Drug Free

· Pre-Employment and Post Employment Drug Testing and Background Check are conditions of employment.

· Must be willing to wear business formal attire: dress/skirt if female, or shirt, tie and slacks if male, and/or a supplied robe on specified days of worship and services;

· No display of body piercing of any sort whatsoever are allow when on premises and/or during the performance of any duties associated with this position.

· No tatoos of any sort are to be displayed or visible at anytime when on premises and/or during the performance of any and all duties associated with this position.

· Must be able to play the Hammond B3 series organ in a live setting, three (3) years experience plus as an Organist preferred;

· Must be knowledgeable of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce and perform music;

· Must be capable of improvisation;

· Must be able to follow directives given by the Minister of Music or his/her designated staff, and the Pastor of the church;

· Must be able to play with or without other live musical accompaniment

· Must be able to play by “ear” (no need for sheet music) and/or from memory;

· Must be skilled and flexible enough to play songs in various keys, natural keys, higher and lower keys (including flats or sharps), to the extent that any vocalist is comfortable

· Must be flexible to accompany vocalists in congregational settings with non-rehearsed selections;

· Must be able to assist the Minister of Music or his/her designated staff in teaching music parts to vocalists and choir.

· Salary is dependent upon actual experience, music background, and equally important, a demonstration of actual skills during the interview(s) and live skill review(s).

· Applicants that have surrendered their life to Christ and His teachings desired.

Again, If you meet the pre-requisites, qualifications and conditions of employment listed above, and wish to work in this exciting environment, please complete our employment application, then email both your application and resume as attachments to job@praisezone.org, or fax both to  1-866-775-7740.

SANCTUARY PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
5225 MANCHESTER DRIVE
CAMP SPRINGS, MARYLAND  20746
TELEPHONE: (301) 899-6588