Bilingual Organist & Choir Director

Description

Blessed Michael McGivney Parish is seeking a talented and dedicated

Organist & Choir Director

to serve the faith community of St. Francis Church in New Haven. The successful candidate will possess exceptional musical ability, a strong understanding of Catholic liturgy and sacred music, and a collaborative spirit. This individual will lead and develop the church music ministry while supporting meaningful and prayerful worship through music.

Requirements

Essential Functions
Serve as principal organist for the Sunday 9:30 AM Mass.
Play the historic 1874 Hook pipe organ during liturgical celebrations.
Direct, recruit, and foster the English-language choir for the 9:30 AM Mass.
Plan and prepare music appropriate to the liturgical seasons in collaboration with the Pastor and Director of Music and Liturgy
Work collaboratively with the directors of the Spanish-language choirs serving the 11:00 AM Mass.
Provide musical guidance and support to the Spanish-language choir directors and singers.
Play the organ at appropriate times during the Sunday 11:00 AM Mass.
Assist with music for Holy Days, Triduum, Christmas, Easter, weddings, funerals, and other special liturgies as needed.
Participate in parish-wide musical events and collaborate with other music ministries throughout Blessed Michael McGivney Parish as opportunities arise.
Maintain a welcoming, respectful, and collaborative environment for clergy, staff, volunteers, and parishioners.
Qualifications

Demonstrated proficiency in organ performance, preferably with experience playing a historic 1874 Hook pipe organ.
Experience directing choirs and working with volunteer musicians.
Thorough knowledge of Catholic liturgy and sacred music, including both traditional and contemporary repertoire.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with clergy, parish staff, volunteers, and fellow musicians.
Must be bilingual in Spanish and English
Schedule

St. Francis - 9:00 a.m. Bilingual Mass (beginning in August 2026; the current 9:30 a.m. Mass will change to 9:00 a.m.)
St. Francis - 11:00 a.m. Spanish Mass
St. Anthony - 1:00 p.m. Spanish Mass
Choir rehearsals
Holy Days of Obligation
Christmas, Holy Week, Easter, weddings, funerals, and other special liturgical celebrations as scheduled.
Compensation

Approximately

$30,000 annually . Pay is 150.00 per mass, 150.00 per rehearsal.