If your church is looking for a new organist, you will first want to decide what skills you are looking for in your new musician. If your church is small you may want to look for someone in the congregation that would be willing to play the organ on Sunday on a volunteer status. Place and ad in the churches news letter and also make an announcement at mass, a good incentive would be paying them for extra events such as wedding and funeral. There should always be an audition to make sure the person is qualified in reading music and will be able to play songs confidently during mass.
For a Salary position you will need to decide the qualifications you are looking for and salary you are willing to pay. If you want someone with a master’s degree you will need to pay a higher salary than someone with an associate’s degree. The church will also need to advertise the job to the church and also to the public. Once you start getting applicants you can hold interviews to find the best musician. There are many talented musicians out there and once you start looking your church should have no problems finding a qualified organist for the job.
