Parish Pianist / Organist

Description
Parish Name:

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Location:

1001 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024
Reports to:

Music Director
Employment Type:

Part-time (6 - 10 hours/week)
FLSA Status:

Non-exempt; hourly
Pay Rate:

$35/hr. - $40/hr.
Position Summary

Our parish Pianist will assist in leading the faithful in full and active participation in the sacred music of the liturgy. In addition to the regular schedule of 2 Sunday Masses, will also need be available for special Masses throughout the year (such as feast days / solemnities, funerals and weddings), and regular rehearsals with our choir (~1x a week). This position requires working weekends and evenings.
Primary Responsibilities

Participates in worship space planning requirements
Make a minimum of 1x choir practice a week
Have strong sight-reading skills.
Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of sound system and media display
Acts as sound technician/sound engineer as needed
Serves as a resource to staff in selecting music and planning liturgies and prayer services
Invites, encourages, and enhances assembly participation in the sung liturgy; assures ongoing expansion of the parish music repertoire
Awareness of liturgical elements / order of the Holy Mass
Enthusiasm for sacred music / serving in liturgical ministry
Other duties as assigned
Requirements

Ability to work flexible hours
Good communication skills
Friendly with excellent people and communication skills
High degree of proficiency with a piano capable of providing musical leadership during liturgies
Applicants should excel in sight reading, thorough knowledge of playing the organ/piano, and be comfortable with both homophonic and polyphonic music
Active member of a Catholic faith community
Thorough knowledge and familiarity with the organizational structure and practices of the Roman Catholic Church
Education and Experience

Minimum 2 years' experience in liturgical music
Performance skills for organ, piano
Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee regularly performs in the sanctuary/choir area of the main church building. Appropriate manners and dress are required.
The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the office, as well as maneuver throughout the Saint John the Evangelist facility to attend meetings, briefings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend meetings or events. The employee must be able to climb stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

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