Music Director

Hours per week: 40

Position Summary:

The Music Director will work with the clergy, assistant music directors, parish & school staff and parishioners to support sung prayer to include Masses and a variety of other liturgical services. The Music Director will be directly responsible for the Schola Cantorum and Bell choirs.

Key responsibilities:

• Program/approve music for all Masses and liturgical services through collaboration with assistant music directors and appropriate clergy & staff and as appropriate for the liturgical season
• Manage cantors, accompanist schedules for regular Masses, weddings, funerals and other special events
• Assist with wedding and funeral music planning
• Music department administration including subscription maintenance, monitoring equipment needs, budget compliance/development, etc.

Minimum Requirements:

• College Degree, preferably in music/music discipline
• 3- 5 years of related work experience in the area of music direction, management
• Basic keyboard skills
• Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks
• Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to play piano in support of choir
• Ability to play organ

Supervises: Assistant Music Directors (Children’s, Hispanic Music, Celebration Singers), paid accompanists/musicians, volunteers (cantors)

Position Start Date: Position available immediately