The Catholic Center is hiring: Music Director in Chapel Hill

The Music Director will work with the clergy, assistant music directors, parish & school staff and parishioners to support sung prayer to include Masses and a variety of other liturgical services. The Music Director will be directly responsible for the Schola Cantorum and Bell choirs.

Key responsibilities

• Program/approve music for all Masses and liturgical services through collaboration with assistant music directors and appropriate clergy & staff and as appropriate for the liturgical season


• Manage cantors, accompanist schedules for regular Masses, weddings, funerals and other special events


• Assist with wedding and funeral music planning


• College Degree, preferably in music/music discipline


• 3- 5 years of related work experience in the area of music direction, management


• Basic keyboard skills


• Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks


• Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to play piano in support of choir


• Ability to play organ

Supervises

Assistant Music Directors (Children’s, Hispanic Music, Celebration Singers), paid accompanists/musicians, volunteers (cantors)