Director of Music and Liturgy

Hours Per Week:  40 (Full-time)

Key responsibilities / day-to-day job functions:

• Coordinates the liturgical & musical vision of the parish in collaboration with the Pastor.
• Coordinates all aspects of the liturgy including music, liturgical ministers, sound & live feed.
• Leads and participates in the preparation, coordination, and execution of major/special liturgies.
• Present at most weekend liturgies each week, including major liturgical rituals.
• Proactively engages and recruits youth and young adults in all liturgical and musical roles for weekend liturgies.
• Prepares and coordinates weekly liturgy including music and ministry volunteers.
• Develops and implements liturgical formation programs and recruits, trains, and schedules liturgical ministers. 
• Develops & forms music ministers including cantors, choirs, & instrumentalists.   
• Attends staff meetings & liturgy/music meetings, directs choir, cantor, & instrumentalist rehearsals.

Minimum Requirements:

• Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks.
• Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training within 60 days of hire.
• Minimum level of Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Music with some coursework in liturgical or sacramental theology.
• Minimum amount of 3 years of coordinating parish liturgical life & music ministry.
• Active, fully initiated, practicing Catholic in good standing who is dedicated to collaborative ministry and the advancement of the vision of the Church.
• Vision and passion for Roman Catholic liturgy with a commitment to full, active, and conscious participation.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and with a wide variety of people and skill levels.
• Strong computer and audiovisual skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within Catholic liturgy and pastoral setting
• Strong verbal and written communications skills. 
• Possesses advanced singing, piano, and organ skills.
• Proficient in computer technology, preferably with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and audiovisual equipment.  Experience with Realm is a plus.

Supervises: Music & Liturgy Leaders and volunteers.

Position Start Date:  Immediately