Cleveland Chapter, AGO is happy to assist organizations in searches for organists. Position postings must include the following minimum information:
- –degree requirements or minimum years experience
- –number of hours expected each week
- –is position organist only or will there be choir director responsibilities, concert events, etc.?
- –required monthly meetings
- –salary range you are considering and benefits offered (health, vacation, continuing education, etc.)
- –other instruments available for performance.
Items for posting should be sent to Don Jackson, treasurer at donclef@aol.com or you may call 440.454.2934.
Last updated Nov. 25, 2025.
Director of Music, First Lutheran Church (ELCA), Lorain, Ohio. Part-time position. Hours vary from 15-25 per week depending on church year season. Salary $28,000 to $30,000 per year, 2 weeks paid vacation, continuing education allowance. Additional payment for weddings and funerals. DM serves as both choir director and accompanist. Bachelor’s in Music minimum training, prefer graduate level. Seek person with experience in multi-ensemble settings (adults, children, bells, percussion, keyboard with instruments). Plan music in coordination with Sr. Pastor. Monthly worship committee meeting, weekly staff meeting. Paul Fritts organ 2M/37, Estonia grand piano, 3 oct. Schulmerich handbells. Send cover letter and résumé with three references to pastor@firstlutheranlorain.org. Full position description.