Job Description

Position Overview

As a member of the Duke University Chapel Music staff, the Assistant Chapel Organist participates in the musical leadership of Duke Chapel worship services, sacred concerts, and other events. This half‑time, salaried position reports to the Chapel Organist, and shares playing responsibilities with the full‑time Chapel Organist and the Chapel Organ Scholar (a 10‑month intern).

Responsibilities

• Worship leadership – Provide musical leadership in approximately 85 worship services per calendar year, including:
  1. Collaborative leadership of Sunday morning services during fall and spring academic terms, sharing responsibilities with the Chapel Organist and Organ Scholar.
  2. Collaborative leadership of festival and university services such as Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, Easter, Baccalaureates, sharing responsibilities with the Chapel Organist.
  3. Primary leadership of at least 5 “recess” Sundays (December; spring break; summer), serving as the sole organist for the service.
  4. Occasional support of bi‑weekly Choral Evensong services during the academic year, sharing responsibilities with the Organ Scholar.
• Concert performances – Contribute to and perform in up to 5 of the 15–20 concerts and recitals presented by Duke Chapel Music each academic year, including rehearsals.
• Organ demonstrations – Manage the schedule of organ demonstrations during fall and spring terms. Demonstrations are performed by the Chapel’s organists and an established roster of guest organists.
• Meetings – Attend bi‑monthly meetings of the Chapel Music staff and regular meetings with the Chapel Organist and other Chapel Music and Ministry staff.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

PART‑TIME POSITION

Required Qualifications

Education/Training: Master’s degree in sacred music or organ performance preferred; bachelor’s degree in sacred music or organ performance required. Required demonstrable proficiencies include hymn playing, leading congregational song from the keyboard, organ repertoire appropriate for liturgical contexts, improvisation, transposition, solo and ensemble accompaniment, and knowledge of varied bodies of repertoire such as hymnody and organ repertoire.

Experience: A significant, documentable work history of at least 5 years in positions relevant or related to the field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay and Benefits

Anticipated pay range: USD $44,766.00 to $71,706.00 per year for a full‑time FTE equivalent. The salary is determined based on scope, experience, education, and internal equity. The total compensation includes comprehensive medical and dental care, generous retirement benefits, and family‑friendly and cultural programs. For details, visit (

Job Code: 00002321 – PROGRAM COORD
Job Level: 10

Location

Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke University may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodations can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Affirmative Action and Non‑Discrimination

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