Title: Director of Worship and Music
Reports to: Pastor
Status: Full Time, Exempt
Requirements
– A living faith in Jesus Christ and the ability to share that faith with others.
– A mature understanding of the Catholic faith.
– A Bachelor’s Degree in Music or related field required; Master’s Degree and/or experience preferred.
– Readiness to get certified as a Liturgist if degree is not in Liturgy.
– Strong organizational and time management skills.
– Proficiency in the use of technology for communicating.
– A willing and compassionate team player.
– Able to manage a very variable work schedule that will include evenings and weekends while keeping close to 40 hours per week.
Responsibilities
– Directs all parish worship, including the planning of liturgical seasons and sacramental celebrations.
– Serves on parish staff and parish Leadership Team. The parish is engaged with the Divine Renovation model of parish renewal.
– Recruits, trains, and schedules all music ministers (cantors, accompanists, instrumentalists) and participates as an accompanist or cantor regularly at liturgy.
– Coordinates all liturgical ministers: presiders, lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, servers, musicians, sacristans, and ushers. Must have a working understanding of each of these ministries and be prepared to recruit and train new ministers.
– Provides leadership and assistance to the parish Sacred Worship Committee, the Art and Environment Committee, the Music Selection Committee, and the ad hoc Liturgical Season Planning Committees.
– Oversees the aesthetic décor and cleanliness of the worship space, the provision of sacred vessels and vestments, the maintenance of instruments, sound system, and liturgical resources.
– Prepares and manages the Sacred Worship budget in conjunction with the Sacred Worship committee.
