Collaborative Pianist

For immediate hire: UUCLB seeks Collaborative Pianist to join our inspiring, inclusive congregation and community. 

Supervisor:  Director of Music Ministries  (DOMM) or Settled Minister FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Principal Duty:

The Collaborative Pianist collaborates with the Director of Music Ministries to provide musical resources for the congregation. 

Required Skills:

-reading open score and/or play vocal parts in a choral arrangement 

-ability to sight read 

-comfort with different styles, settings and genres including jazz, gospel, folk, classical, pop/ contemporary

-ability to improvise is a huge plus

Members of UUCLB shall not be considered for this or other staff positions at UUCLB.  This policy is best practice to avoid the conflicts of interest that can arise from dual relationships. Not employing members as staff promotes healthy and effective relationships between the staff, Minister and congregation.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Provide musical accompaniment and artistic insight to the church choir and band (Wylder Spirits) during weekly rehearsals and worship services.


• Accompany congregational singing during worship services


• Provide other music in worship, such as preparing solo performances on piano or other instruments, or joining with other musicians and ensembles 


• Able to play authentically in a variety of musical styles, honoring diverse cultures


• Participate in special services  (i.e. Christmas Eve) 


• Coordinate with DOMM to make arrangements when unable to be present for Sunday or Wednesday. Every effort will be made to arrange time off in advance, knowing that emergencies may occur. 


• Communicate regularly with DOMM on creative work and artistic input 

Hours of Work:

This is a year-round position, with regular Wednesday evening musical rehearsals and Sunday morning hours (9-11:30 am.)  Time off for Wednesday rehearsals and Sunday mornings to be arranged in advance with the DOMM. 

Compensation:  $200/ week including rehearsals, preparation and Sunday service. Within UUA Fair Compensation Guidelines for Collaborative Artists, Geographic Zone 5.

About UUCLB:

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Long Beach has had a presence in Long Beach for over 100 years. Our religiously liberal, welcoming congregation of approximately 200 members is passionate about social justice causes and supporting our individual spiritual journeys. 

Our Church’s Mission (-Adopted by the Congregation, 2004; Reaffirmed 2015):

We, the congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Long Beach, affirm our mission:

• To create a welcoming and diverse community rooted in love, trust and freedom


• To lead by creating a multi-cultural, anti-racist, anti-oppressive congregation and denomination


• To take these ideals to the wider community in action and in service


• To share our values with the next generation and empower them to create a better world


• To inspire and encourage each other in our spiritual journeys

UUCLB has adopted the 8th Principle as a part of our mission:

“We, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Long Beach, covenant to affirm and promote: journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.”

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Long Beach is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.