Job Description

Overview: The Music Director is responsible for all dimensions of liturgical music involved with the participation of the choir; must be both a musician and facilitator and able to play and teach proper liturgical music in addition to allowing others with musical talents to participate in this ministry. Key Responsibilities:

• Providing liturgical music for masses; including masses in which the choir participates
• Recruiting for, establishing and maintaining a music ministry of choir, instrumentalists and others under the direction of the parish pastor
• Developing mass music plans for weekend, holy day masses, and other parish liturgical celebrations
• Conducting rehearsals with choir, instrumentalists, and others as needed
• Participating in staff and applicably associated meetings
• Making recommendations for music resources used by the parish
• Seeking copyright permissions, as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Actively participating in the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
• Able to satisfactorily complete background checks and training applicable to diocesan requirements
• Working knowledge of musical equipment and singing with a choir
• The ability to read and arrange music
• Working knowledge of computers and applicable software programs
• High level of liturgical understanding
• Professional communication skills
• Ability to work as a team with volunteers, musicians, and children involved in the music ministry of the parish
• Able to professionally communicate on all levels and in various formats while displaying compassion, understanding and confidentiality

Working Conditions: FLSA Status: Non-exempt Work Status: Part-time Hours per Week: up to 8 hours per week Work Schedule: Available for two to three weekend masses, choir rehearsals, and other music related parish activities under the direction of the Parish Pastor. Other: Complete and submit time card to Parish Secretary according to payroll schedule. Hours worked over 8 per week must have prior approval from Parish Pastor. To apply, please send resumes to: [REMOVED - SEE ORIGINAL LISTING] or visit our website at

Job Tags

Part time, Weekend work,

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