Coordinator of Liturgy and Music - St. Bernard Parish

Coordinator of Liturgy and Music – St. Bernard Parish, Green Bay
Position Summary: The Coordinator of Liturgy and Music is responsible for collaborating with clergy, staff, ministry leaders, volunteers, and musicians to plan and execute parish liturgies and music. Create a dynamic and inspiring worship community, especially through a music ministry program, for the parish community. The Coordinator of Music and Liturgy will support the gospel message through song and challenge the assembly to live it more fully. The music ministry should stir the soul and inspire people to a great faith, hope and love in Jesus Christ. This role requires the ability to work in a Catholic environment of kindness, compassion, respect, integrity, mutual charity, and dignity.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge

High school diploma; bachelor’s degree in music and/or music education is preferred.

Must be a practicing Catholic, a member in good standing of a Catholic parish.

Thorough knowledge of and commitment to the Roman Catholic liturgical norms of the church; familiarity with sacred music and its appropriate use.

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of Catholic ecclesial life and structure, along with knowledge of church organization and operational procedures.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Skills necessary to implement large program‑wide events.

Proficient in playing piano.

Proficient at sight reading.

Experience in training a choir.

Strong singer with solid vocal performance skills.

Abilities

Organize, motivate, and sustain volunteers in the liturgical ministry.

Lead and form choirs of parishioners that have various degrees of proficiency in music.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support the mission of St. Bernard Parish.

Participate as a member of the parish team in planning and decision‑making and leadership team meetings.

Perform duties within a predefined budget.

Collaborate with parish staff and integrate music into parish ministries as applicable.

Serve as a resource person to parish staff on issues related to liturgy, music, and discipleship.

Continue spiritual and professional development and renewal.

Perform related work as required.

Liturgy

Write petitions every week and for Holy days.

Seasonally update the liturgy of the Word presider notes and send them out.

Arrange for priest coverages and reconciliations as needed for the liturgy department.

Order supplies as necessary including books for Mass & choir.

Recruit, train, supervise and schedule all lay ministers required for liturgies, services, and devotions (lectors, ushers, altar servers, sacristans, cantors, and musicians).

Train and manage liturgical ministers as necessary, overseeing the training program for all ministries.

Supply information to create worship aids for funerals and Holy Hour.

Plan and coordinate seasonal decorations for church and narthex for Christmas, Easter and other events, including ordering flowers, plants, or materials.

Serve as liturgy resource person for the school and religious education, time permitting.

Music

Plan and play music for weekday Masses as desired by Pastor.

Schedule and manage all musicians.

Coordinate Stations of the Cross, Holy Days, wedding music, ensuring license and recording guidelines are met.

Serve as Sound Technician/Technology person, maintaining and operating all church equipment.

Keep reprint and streaming licenses up to date and file required reports to licensing companies.

Maintain all instruments, including tuning the piano.

Create worship aids/programs/song sheets for weekend and holy day liturgies, reconciliation services, and other celebrations as needed.

Direct choir and/or choral groups for Saturday/Sunday Liturgies and special celebrations.

Plan the music program in accordance with the liturgical calendar and special service themes for weekend and holy day liturgies, First Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation, and other services.

Work with the Pastoral Associate as a resource person for funeral planning.

Funerals

Pull together information for worship aids.

Coordinate and practice with Funeral Choir.

Sing and play for funeral or find an alternate.

Audio/Visual

Coordinate livestreaming.

Create visuals for Mass, Holy Hour, and other events.

Train and schedule volunteers.

Create and program material for the media board in the narthex.

Perform any other duties as deemed necessary by the pastor.

ADA
Physical/Visual/Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects, reach with hands and arms, and talk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision and distance vision.

Typical Working Conditions
Work in an inside office environment; work alone at times and frequently with a group. Normal hours are 40 hours per week with a flexible schedule, some weekend hours.

Nature of Supervision Received
Receives minimal supervision. Incumbent must establish priorities and independently set daily objectives to meet deadlines and address urgent situations as they occur.

Judgment Exercised/Decisions Made
Considerable judgment and independent decision‑making required regarding compliance with policies. Decisions are moderately complex. Requires ability to thoroughly investigate and analyze problems and recommend the proper course of action. Judgment and tact must be used in communication of policies and procedures.

Financial Responsibility
Responsible for effective use of budgeted resources.

Supervision Exercised/Number of Employees Supervised
Direct supervision – Pastor

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