Director of Music and Organist

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

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