Director of Music

Description

Director of Music

Location: St. John Fisher Parish, Boothwyn, PA 19061

Reports to: Pastor

Part-time exempt with benefits. Ability to work weekends and some nights required

All clearances and background checks required

Vision

Under the direction of the Pastor, this person will accompany the cantor and choir at the organ, piano or keyboard during weekend liturgies, praise and worship nights, praise and worship mornings, and additional staff and parish gatherings. This person will also recruit, lead or coordinate adult and youth choirs.

Responsibilities

-recruit for, build, direct or coordinate all parish music including an adult choir and youth choir.

-plan, schedule, direct, coordinate, perform music which is liturgically appropriate for weekend parish liturgies and designated liturgies (e.g. weddings, funeral) and special celebrations.

-invite/develop parish volunteers for roles in music and liturgy, e.g. cantors

-schedule volunteer and paid musicians (choirs, cantors, instrumentalists).

-develop and adhere to music and liturgy budget

-oversee maintenance of church-owned instruments

Maintain streaming/copyright licenses as it relates to music

-select hymnals/worship aids for parish

-oversee liturgical-based technology, e.g. sound system

-attend parish staff meetings and retreats

-music/liturgy-based updates to Director of Communications

-preparation of weekly binders for Lector and Celebrant

Requirements:

Our ideal candidate is a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church and a joyful, faith-filled disciple. He/she will also possess:

-Strong knowledge of and appreciation for Catholic liturgy

-Professional competence in organ, piano and keyboard

-Proficient in reading music

-Considerable vocal skills

-Wide knowledge of and competence in Catholic theology and Catholic music traditions from Gregorian chant to traditional hymns to contemporary Catholic music, including multiple Mass settings.

-Bachelor’s degree in Music (Master’s degree a plus)

-Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills

-Good communication skills

-Five years’ experience as Music Director for a Catholic parish or equivalent position

-Experience in conducting, directing and building adult choir

-Capability in building, conducting and directing adult and youth choir

Working Conditions

The church building will function as the primary space for ministry and tasks. An office will be provided.

Physical Requirements

Some light lifting of hymnals, music books, etc.

Contact

Submit resume and salary requirements to

[email protected]

Pay: $20,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person