Director of Music Ministry

Hours per week: 20-25

Position Summary:

St. Eugene Catholic Church in Wendell, NC is seeking a Director of Music Ministry. The Director of Music Ministry effectively plans, coordinates, communicates, and executes the Sacred Music within the liturgical celebrations of the parish.

The Music Coordinator reports to the pastor.

Key responsibilities:

• Supports and collaborates with all choirs, bilingual or multicultural liturgical celebrations.
• Coordinates the Sacred Music activities and the parish adult choir/s, youth/children's choir, and ensembles, cantors, and instrumentalists. Maintains a high quality of communications with the Pastor and Liturgical Committee. 
• Selects music 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.).
• Provides music support and coordination for parish funerals, weddings, bilingual celebrations, sacraments, and other special and holiday events/concerts, as needed.
• Leads choir rehearsals and fosters musical growth in collaboration with the choir.
• Plans and maintains all music-related resources, and maintains an accurate library of those resources, music volunteers and volunteer schedules.
• Prepares an annual budget proposal.
• Coordinates the basic maintenance and repair on church instruments and audio systems, as needed.
• Maintains the musical licenses and licensing portal for live-stream services.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises parish liturgical instrumentalists and vocalists.
• Participates in training, workshops and special events as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to work collaboratively as an effective parish staff team member.
• Leadership abilities to direct choirs and develop musical programs.
• Employment is contingent upon applicants satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks.
• Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music or equivalent experience.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Roman Catholic Church.
• Minimum of 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.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Possesses advanced singing, instrumental and congregational leadership skills.
• Proficient in computer technology with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.