We’re Hiring!

Current Openings

  • The Children and Youth Music Accompanist works with the Director of Children and Youth Music, music staff, and volunteers to support a comprehensive sacred music ministry for children and youth of First Lutheran Church. 

    First Lutheran Church is a Christian Ministry in Sioux Falls, SD and is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Its purpose is to proclaim and propagate the Christian faith through the means of grace. Employment at First Lutheran is on an “at-will” basis. First Lutheran Church is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based solely on the qualifications for and ability to perform the duties of the position for which employment is sought. 

    Core Requirements  

    • Demonstrated competency in collaborative piano 

    • Knowledgeable in vocal pedagogy and techniques to teach and engage children and youth choirs 

    • Relational skills and an enthusiastic presence for leading sacred music with children and youth for music ministry of the congregation 

    • Ability to participate collegially as a team member with fellow staff, pastors, choir members, musicians, and the congregation 

    • Knowledge in (or open to learning) new and current technologies as a means of connecting and communicating with staff volunteers, and ministry participants, (ex: Microsoft Teams, Planning Center, etc.) 

    Essential Functions  

    • Accompany weekly rehearsals from September – May for the First Lutheran Church Choir School, including Carol Choir (presently grades K-2, Tuesday, 5:15 PM – 6 PM; and the FLC Choristers (grades 3-12, Thursday, 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM) 

    • Serve as accompanist for Carol Choir in Sunday morning worship once/month from 9 AM – 10 AM, including Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, and Holy Week 

    • Teach weekly group piano classes from September – May in the First Lutheran Church Piano Lab, Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM 

    • Plan curriculum for the First Lutheran Piano Lab to support the musical education of students enrolled in the Choir School 

    • Teach up to four piano students in a one-on-one setting through the Piano Lab. 

    • Complete other duties as assigned 

    Support & Accountability, Compensation  

    • Reports to Director of Children’s and Youth Music 

    • Collaborates with and is supported by the Director of Music, Board of Worship and Music, Pastors, staff and members of First Lutheran Church 

    • Part-Time, hourly  

     Resources: 

    • Large music library with over 2,000 choral octavos, brass arrangements and handbell scores 

    • 12-member Carol Choir, 20-member FLC Choristers 

    • First Lutheran Piano Lab, with eight clavinova keyboards, smart board, and extensive teach material 

    • 56-rank, 3-manual Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ 

    • Steinway grand piano, Yamaha upright piano 

    To apply, send a resume and letter of interest to Matt Tylutki.

First Lutheran Church is a Christian Ministry in Sioux Falls, SD, and is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Its purpose is to proclaim and propagate the Christian faith through the means of grace, in the program approved by the ELCA. Employment at First Lutheran is on an “at-will” basis. First Lutheran Church is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based solely on the qualifications for and ability to perform the duties of the position for which employment is sought.