St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Wake Forest, NC
Posted Date
Hours per week: 40
Position Summary:
The Music Director serves the parish as principal musician, organist, and choir director according to the highest professional standards established by this profession. The Music Director plans and coordinates the music program in order to facilitate the full and active participation of the congregation in the liturgical life of the church.
Key responsibilities:
- Collaborates with clergy, staff, ministry leaders, volunteers, and musicians to plan and execute parish music.
- Administers a multifaceted music program including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and timely communication with other liturgical ministers.
- Develops specific choirs or ensembles and Cantors for Weekend liturgies.
- Conducts weekly rehearsals for the large choir and the three smaller choirs as needed. These rehearsals are held during the months of September through the Feast of Pentecost.
- Selects music for liturgical celebrations, with the pastor’s guidance and approval.
- Participates in and directs the liturgical music for the weekend English masses and some Bilingual masses.
- Supports and collaborates with the Spanish Choir for special occasions.
- Maintains choir library and liturgical/musical resources as needed.
- Meets with the bride and groom regarding wedding music. Provides music for weddings.
- Provides music for funerals.
- Approves non-parish musicians.
- Participates in staff meetings.
Minimum Requirements:
- Advanced degree in Music or other formal training.
- Three years of related work experience as a choir director in a pastoral setting.
- A sense of traditional music programs geared to maximize participation of the congregation.
- Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks.
- Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Must be proficient on both the organ and piano.
- Must be a skilled choral director, including the ability to direct from the bench.
- An understanding of GIRM and the rubrics of the Roman Missal.
Position Start Date: Aug. 1, 2025