Director of Music/Liturgy- part time
Church of the Holy Spirit, Columbia, Missouri, United States
Overview
Director of Music/Liturgy
About Sacred Heart Parish : Established in 1881 as the first Catholic Parish in Columbia, we currently serve about 800 families, almost half of which are Hispanic. We also have many African families. Music is important to the Parish and there is a large and very competent choir that sings at the 8:30am Mass.
Employment Employment Classification : Part time. Evening, weekend, and holiday hours required.
Accountable to : Pastor
Salary : Commensurate with experience
Start Date : Open until filled
Job Responsibilities Approximately 15 hours per week
Liturgy & Music :
Prepare weekly scripts for Directors of Worship (including prayers of the faithful)
Plan music for all Masses (except one choir anthem at the 8:30am)
Schedule Musicians – serve as substitute cantor/accompanist
Plan special liturgies (e.g. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mass of Remembrance, Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Triduum, Missions)
Train new cantors and pianists
Create service booklets (Christmas, Easter, Pentecost)
Member of Liturgy Commission (monthly meetings, usually first Thursday of the month)
Serve in an advisory capacity to staff for decisions regarding music liturgy at Sacred Heart
Liaison for bread and wine orders
Try to keep up with continuing ed. and changes in the church
Create scripts for special rites (e.g. commissioning of EMHCs)
Other duties as needed
Administrative :
Weekly church office staff meetings
Track and submit payroll for musicians
Liaison to choir
Hire and terminate musicians
Create contracts for staff musicians
Create annual budget (music only)
Track invoices
Funerals :
Meet with family to plan readings and music (sometimes Pastor will meet with the families and pass along the readings and music)
Arrange for musicians (cantor and pianist)
Prepare binder with readings and petitions
Weddings :
Meet with couples to plan music and liturgy, or arrange for musicians if requested
Prepare binder with readings and petitions
Update Wedding Guidelines when needed
Collect musician stipends
Recruit wedding coordinator
Communicate wedding liturgy details to the coordinator
Baptisms :
Write DOW announcement and petition for baptism
Office space will be provided, including computer, office printer, music library, office supplies, etc.
Must perform your own secretarial duties:
Letter and document writing
Mailings
Some weekly set hours and some weekly flex hours
Qualifications Required :
Active Catholic
Bachelor’s degree (in music preferred) or equivalent relevant education and experience
Experience working in a church and/or directing a choir
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to develop and execute short-term and long-term plans, direct and inspire others, and deal with change
A knowledge of liturgical practices, especially of the Catholic Church, and an understanding of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship, and other relevant documents and sacramental rites
Experience in choral conducting
Knowledge of and experience in performing a broad and diverse range of sacred music choral repertoire including chant, hymnody, and contemporary/praise and worship pieces
The ability to collaborate and work well with others, prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently
Strong interpersonal communications skills with the ability to observe, question, listen, give and accept feedback
Functional keyboard skills, appropriate for a choral conductor. Ability to accompany an ensemble on piano and organ preferred
Functional understanding of and ability to direct ensembles with varying instrumentation (guitar, strings, wind, brass, percussion, organ, etc)
Strong vocal ability in choral and solo singing as well as strong part singing skills
Excellent written/oral communication skills
Ability to work in a multigenerational setting
Experience with various music technology
Application Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume with three references and a video recording of music leadership (during liturgy preferred but home recording is acceptable) to Fr. Dan Merz at dmerz@diojeffcity.org.
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About Sacred Heart Parish : Established in 1881 as the first Catholic Parish in Columbia, we currently serve about 800 families, almost half of which are Hispanic. We also have many African families. Music is important to the Parish and there is a large and very competent choir that sings at the 8:30am Mass.
Employment Employment Classification : Part time. Evening, weekend, and holiday hours required.
Accountable to : Pastor
Salary : Commensurate with experience
Start Date : Open until filled
Job Responsibilities Approximately 15 hours per week
Liturgy & Music :
Prepare weekly scripts for Directors of Worship (including prayers of the faithful)
Plan music for all Masses (except one choir anthem at the 8:30am)
Schedule Musicians – serve as substitute cantor/accompanist
Plan special liturgies (e.g. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mass of Remembrance, Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Triduum, Missions)
Train new cantors and pianists
Create service booklets (Christmas, Easter, Pentecost)
Member of Liturgy Commission (monthly meetings, usually first Thursday of the month)
Serve in an advisory capacity to staff for decisions regarding music liturgy at Sacred Heart
Liaison for bread and wine orders
Try to keep up with continuing ed. and changes in the church
Create scripts for special rites (e.g. commissioning of EMHCs)
Other duties as needed
Administrative :
Weekly church office staff meetings
Track and submit payroll for musicians
Liaison to choir
Hire and terminate musicians
Create contracts for staff musicians
Create annual budget (music only)
Track invoices
Funerals :
Meet with family to plan readings and music (sometimes Pastor will meet with the families and pass along the readings and music)
Arrange for musicians (cantor and pianist)
Prepare binder with readings and petitions
Weddings :
Meet with couples to plan music and liturgy, or arrange for musicians if requested
Prepare binder with readings and petitions
Update Wedding Guidelines when needed
Collect musician stipends
Recruit wedding coordinator
Communicate wedding liturgy details to the coordinator
Baptisms :
Write DOW announcement and petition for baptism
Office space will be provided, including computer, office printer, music library, office supplies, etc.
Must perform your own secretarial duties:
Letter and document writing
Mailings
Some weekly set hours and some weekly flex hours
Qualifications Required :
Active Catholic
Bachelor’s degree (in music preferred) or equivalent relevant education and experience
Experience working in a church and/or directing a choir
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to develop and execute short-term and long-term plans, direct and inspire others, and deal with change
A knowledge of liturgical practices, especially of the Catholic Church, and an understanding of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship, and other relevant documents and sacramental rites
Experience in choral conducting
Knowledge of and experience in performing a broad and diverse range of sacred music choral repertoire including chant, hymnody, and contemporary/praise and worship pieces
The ability to collaborate and work well with others, prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently
Strong interpersonal communications skills with the ability to observe, question, listen, give and accept feedback
Functional keyboard skills, appropriate for a choral conductor. Ability to accompany an ensemble on piano and organ preferred
Functional understanding of and ability to direct ensembles with varying instrumentation (guitar, strings, wind, brass, percussion, organ, etc)
Strong vocal ability in choral and solo singing as well as strong part singing skills
Excellent written/oral communication skills
Ability to work in a multigenerational setting
Experience with various music technology
Application Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume with three references and a video recording of music leadership (during liturgy preferred but home recording is acceptable) to Fr. Dan Merz at dmerz@diojeffcity.org.
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