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Reports To:
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Pastor / St. Paul Catholic Church
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Job Type:
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Full -Time / Non-Exempt- 25-30 hours
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Department:
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Parish Music Administration
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Salary:
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$27.00 - $30.00 per hour
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Benefits:
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Full-Time employees eligible for health, vision, and dental coverage; receive holiday pay and earn discretionary time off; participate in employee pension plan
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Start Date:
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As soon as practical
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Director of Music Ministries – Full-time
Reports To: Pastor
Department: Liturgy and Music
Supervisory: Employees: No Unpaid Staff: No Volunteers: Yes Contract Workers: Yes Boards: No _
Job Titles Supervised:
All music related contract workers and volunteer music ministers.
General Purpose:
The Director of Music Ministries, under the direction of the pastor and in collaboration with the pastoral staff, organizes and directs the program of sacred music for the liturgical and devotional life of the parish in order to facilitate the full and active participation of the assembly through preparation, celebration and evaluation, fostering a spirit of community, ministry and stewardship among the music ministers and the assembly.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Acts as primary keyboard accompanist (piano & organ) for all parish liturgies. or as directed by pastor;
Be physically present for at least three weekend Masses (or more at pastor’s request), Holy Days and all seasonal and sacramental liturgies (e.g., Triduum, RCIA rites, First Reconciliations, First Communions, Confirmation, Communal Reconciliations, Stations of the Cross, etc.), including warm-up/practice time beforehand.
Develops assembly repertoire, weekly music selections and appropriate music for all parish liturgies in collaboration with Music Selection Team and other staff members involved;
Attends relevant scheduled meetings, such as Parish Music meetings, Parish Liturgy Committee meetings and Diocesan Music/Liturgy Director meetings;
Recruits, trains and schedules choirs, ensembles, cantors, instrumentalists and accompanists to lead and support assembly singing; attends & leads weekly Choir practice. A good quality choir is a major priority for this position.
Sees to the Safety Environment process for all adults in the music ministry;
Prepares and administers the music budget;
Ensures compliance with all applicable copyright and licensing laws;
Has a working knowledge of parish sound systems and church video camera;
Oversees maintenance of musical instruments, equipment and printed music; keeps inventory; and,
Is responsible for own self-care, professional theological education, professional skills development and spiritual formation
Minimum Requirements:
Education: Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Music (e.g. Keyboard, Voice, Conducting, Music Education) from an accredited college or university;
Experience: High level of experience in playing the organ and/or the piano, preferably both. Experience in a Catholic parish Music Ministry program. Knowledge of Catholic Liturgy as presented in church documents and practice.
Other background demonstrating application of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Have the ability to conduct/coach vocal technique, direct cantors, direct accompanists, direct instrumentalists, and connect with and challenge people at all musical levels;
- Have the ability to lead and supervise;
- Have excellent interpersonal and human relations skills;
- Have excellent organizational skills;
- Have the ability to work efficiently without constant supervision and direction – be motivated;
- Be a practicing Roman Catholic and have a working knowledge of Vatican II and United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) documents on liturgy and music;
- Have ability to oversee maintenance of musical instruments, equipment and a working knowledge of parish and church sound systems; and,
- Be willing to commit to overall parish welfare and development.
Please send your resume to: Evelyn Cedrun @ ECedrun@stpaulcos.org