Archdiocese of Chicago is hiring: Music Director - St. Brigid - Wadsworth - Vic.

Music Director - St. Brigid - Wadsworth - Vic. I

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St. Brigid Parish is seeking a full-time Music Director to lead and coordinate the music ministry across our two campuses. The Music Director will play a vital role in fostering vibrant, prayerful liturgies that reflect the life of our parish community and the norms of the Catholic Church.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and lead music for all weekend liturgies, feast days, holy days, school Masses, funerals, weddings, Quinceañeras, and parish events.
• Be accomplished on both the organ and the piano.
• Be a trained vocalist with the ability to sing in English, Spanish, and Latin.
• Direct and develop parish choirs and musicians, including regular rehearsals and formation.
• Hold regular rehearsals for each choir led and ensure all choir members receive line‑up sheets and are well‑prepared.
• Recruit, train, and support parish cantors and accompanists.
• Provide vocal coaching and teach basic music theory.
• Collaborate with clergy and liturgical teams to ensure music aligns with liturgical seasons and themes.
• Supervise and support two existing musicians.
• Generate and share music selections for all liturgies with lead musicians one month in advance.
• Select appropriate music for school Masses and be available to provide music at St. Patrick (1st and 3rd Thursdays) and Our Lady of Humility (Fridays) when school is in session.
• Contact and schedule meetings with wedding couples and Quinceañera families to help select music.
• Work with the bereavement team to approve music selections and answer questions.
• Maintain and organize music resources, instruments, and equipment.
• Be familiar with and able to operate the sound system at both campuses.
• Create worship aids and presider scripts in a timely fashion.
• Attend monthly Music/Liturgy meetings.
• Collaborate with the St. Patrick School music program as appropriate.
• Recruit and develop new choir members, cantors, and volunteers able to serve at either location.
• Ensure consistent communication and volunteer management across both campuses, including practice recordings, music distribution, and recognition.
• Work with guest musicians and vocalists to help them perform at their best.

Compensation

This position has an annualized salary range of $44,000.00 - $54,000.00. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.