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 May11, 2026.
Organist, St. Luke Episcopal, Chardon
Organist only position, no choir at this time. Hemry 2M/8 pipe organ and Steinway piano. One weekly service (10:15 AM) plus liturgical festival days. Salary is $10,000 to $12,000 depending on experience, with 4-5 weeks paid leave per year. Full position description is here. Submit questions and letter of interest and résumé to the Rev. Christopher McCann, Rector, mccannchris11@gmail.com.
Organist, Pilgrim Christian Church (UCC/DOC), Chardon, OH
This is a part time position. Holtkamp pipe organ and Kawai grand piano. One Sunday service (10 AM), choir rehearsal precedes the service. Four weeks paid vacation (not on Easter or Christmas services). There is no degree requirement. The salary is $10K per year (negotiable). Contact Joan Lawrence (440-487-2408) (jrlawrence@windstream.net).
Director of Music (Organist/Choir Director), Kent United Church of Christ
Kent United Church of Christ seeks a director of music to begin June 1. Position is 15-20 hours per week, salary range $35,000-40,000. Four weeks vacation per year, continuing education time is negotiable. Rehearse and conduct adult and handbell choirs during main program year. Recruit/audition student section leaders for adult choir. Responsible for instrument maintenance and music libraries. 3M Holtkamp organ. Attend music planning meetings with pastor and worship committee. Bachelor’s degree and past church experience preferred. Full position description at Kent UCC description. All inquiries should be directed to HRKUCC@kentucc.org
Organist (or Associate Director of Music & Organist), First Congregational Church of Hudson
First Congregational Church of Hudson (UCC) seeks an experienced and collaborative Organist (approx. 12 hours per week) to join our vibrant and growing Music Ministries program. Music and our organ play a central role in our worship life, and we are committed to artistic excellence, theological depth, and meaningful congregational participation. The Organist serves as principal organist and collaborative pianist for weekly worship, ensembles, and special services throughout the liturgical year. Qualified candidates may also express interest in an expanded leadership role as Organist & Associate Director of Music Ministries (up to 30 hours per week). The sanctuary features a 1991 Karl Wilhelm organ (Op. 124) and a Steinway grand piano. Other instruments available include a Yamaha grand piano (choir room), Baldwin grand piano (fellowship hall), OrgelKids kit (mobile), and a Yamaha Clavinova digital piano (chapel/mobile). Compensation starts at $20,000/year for the Organist position. Salary for candidates interested in Associate Director & Organist to be negotiated commensurate with experience and additional duties. Four weeks PTO/year. Professional development negotiable after the first year of employment. Degree in Organ Performance, Sacred Music, or a related field preferred. Full position description and application information is here: Organist-Hudson UCC Position questions should be sent to organist@hudsonucc.org.
Organist – St. John’s Episcopal, Cuyahoga Falls. The Part-time organist will be available for one Sunday service with music (10:30am) as well as holy days and seasons such as Christmas, Holy Week, and Easter. Total expectations range from 5-7 hours per week. Weddings and funerals represent additional income with the ability to negotiate rates. Our parish is growing with interest from both liturgical and non-liturgical traditions; familiarity with liturgical worship is an asset, yet flexibility in style is preferred. While our first priority is for accompaniment and congregational leadership, as we continue to grow, we hope to expand the position and compensation as we rebuild a choir. The minimum salary is $10,000 and is negotiable. A music degree is not required. This is an opportunity to serve in a low-key but collaborative environment. Short-time and permanent applicants are welcome to apply. Find information about our Schantz pipe organ at https://akronago.org/organ/st-johns-episcopal-cuyahoga-falls. To begin a conversation or express interest, please send a resume to The Rev. Alan B. Cowart, Priest-in-Charge, at FallsRevABC@gmail.com