Director of Music and Organist

Hours per week: 40

Key responsibilities / day-to-day job functions:

• 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.
• Selects music for liturgical celebrations, with the pastor’s 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:

• Minimum level of Education: Advanced degree in Music.
• Minimum amount of Work Experience: Three years of experience in a pastoral setting.
• Successful completion of background check.
• Completion of Safe Environment training within 60 days of hire. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be proficient on both organ and piano.
• Must be a skilled choral director, including the ability to direct from the bench.
• Must be able to compose or arrange parts for various solo instruments, including transposing music.
• An understanding of GIRM and the rubrics of the Roman Missal.
• Active member, in good standing, of the Roman Catholic Church.