Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Austin is hiring: Sacred Music Director in Sa

Sacred Heart Church and School in La Grange, TX is seeking a Sacred Music Director who is eager to grow a parish and school music program and inspire young people to love Jesus through beautiful sacred music.

At Sacred Heart, we are committed to knowing, loving, and serving Jesus Christ so that we can proclaim Him to all those we meet. Our love for Jesus finds its source and summit in the liturgy, and thus we desire to foster a deep love for the Church's rich liturgical traditions.

Role Overview

As the Sacred Music Director, you will have the opportunity to help people grow and serve as disciples through a comprehensive music ministry that leads people to worship God in the Sacred Liturgy. Your responsibilities will include leading choirs, playing the organ and piano, recruiting and guiding volunteers, and teaching young people at the school to sing and appreciate sacred music.

Key Responsibilities

• Liturgical Music Leadership: Produce high-quality liturgical music that reflects the Church’s rich tradition, including Gregorian chant, contemporary, and other sacred choral and instrumental works. Lead music at a minimum of 2 Weekly Sunday Masses, Holy Days of Obligation, and other liturgical celebrations.
• Sacred Music Director at School: Inspire and teach grades K-6 music class two-three days a week. Lead the sacred music for the school Mass on Thursdays at 8:30am. Direct the Sacred Heart School Christmas Program and have the option to offer piano lessons during the school year and summer for extra income.
• Coordinate Volunteers: Lead choirs and instrumentalists, recruit and guide volunteers, and ensure rehearsals are well-prepared and executed.
• Organ and Piano Accompaniment: Accompany choirs on the organ and piano at liturgies and ensure all instruments are well-maintained.
• Worship Aid Creation: Prepare worship aids for weekly parish and school liturgies as well as special liturgical celebrations.
• Weddings, Quinceañeras, and Funerals: Assist with selecting appropriate music for these special liturgies and provide music for all funerals at Sacred Heart with the help of the instrumentalists and vocalists in the community.
• Administrative Duties: Develop and manage the music program’s budget, collaborate with parish and school staff, and maintain the Parish Music Library.
• Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of Sacred Heart Church in both your professional and personal life.
• Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Continuously grow in your ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in music or a related field, some type of teaching experience with kids or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in playing the piano is required; organ proficiency is strongly desired.
• Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing, committed to the mission and teachings of the Church.
• Knowledge of the structure and basic teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.
• Language Requirement: English (proficient in conversing, reading, and writing), Spanish (proficient in conversing, reading, and writing). Preferred but not required.