Sacred Music Coordinator

Hours per week: (20-25 hours per week)

Summary:

Infant of Prague Catholic Church in Jacksonville, NC is seeking a Sacred Music Coordinator. The Sacred Music Coordinator role will effectively plan, coordinate, communicate, and execute the Sacred Music within the liturgical celebrations of the parish while collaborating with the Pastor and Liturgical Committee in coordinating all Sacred Music related activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinates the Sacred Music activities and the parish adult choir/s, youth/children's choir, and ensembles, cantors, instrumentalists and musicians, in collaboration with the Pastor and Liturgical Committee.
• Selects music from primarily traditional hymns to occasional contemporary pieces, for all liturgical celebrations for approval by the Pastor.
• Coordinates and participates in the liturgical celebrations for all weekend Masses and other Masses, as requested (Christmas, Holy Week, Easter, etc.).
• Leads and participates in music support and coordination for parish funerals, weddings, bilingual celebrations, sacraments, parish school and other special and holiday events/concerts, as needed.
• Leads and participates in weekly choir rehearsals, fostering musical growth and cohesion.
• Plans and maintains all music-related resources, and maintains an accurate library of all parish music related resources and music volunteers and volunteer schedules.
• Ability to play organ and piano, sightread music, read open score, and ability to play various styles.
• Coordinates the basic maintenance and repair on church instruments, as needed.
• Maintains the musical licenses and licensing portal for live-stream services.
• Perform other duties associated with the general responsibilities of this position and/or as assigned by supervisor or Pastor.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises parish liturgical musicians.
• Participate in dicesan training, workshops and special events.
• Ability to work collaboratively as an effective parish staff team member.
• Employment is contingent upon applicants satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks.
• Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training within 60 days of hire.
• Leadership abilities to direct choirs and develop musical programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music, organ or related field.
• 1- 3 years experience within Catholic liturgy and musical directing/planning in a pastoral setting.
• Proficient understanding of the GIRM and the rubrics of the Roman Missal.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Possesses advanced singing, instrumental and congressional leadership skills.
• Proficient in computer technology with a working knowledge of Microsoft Works, Excel or Outlook.

Position Start Date: 01/15/2024