St. Timothy Roman Catholic Parish Mesa is hiring: Coordinator of Music in Arizon

Title: Coordinator of Music (grade 3B)
Position Reports To: Director of Liturgy
Department: Liturgy
Hours: Full Time (40 hours/week) Requires weekends, holidays, & some evenings
Mission:
St. Timothy is a place where all people encounter the Holy Spirit, who animates us to live as Jesus.

Job Summary and Foundational Requirements:
In support of the mission of St. Timothy Catholic Church, the Coordinator of Music develops the vision, continued growth, and direction of music within parish Liturgies and music ministry under the supervision of the Director of Liturgy and in collaboration with the Pastor, Liturgy Department, parish staff, ministries, and volunteers. The Coordinator of Music must be well-formed in Catholic Liturgy and theology and have a mature personal spiritual life that is grounded in prayer, frequent reception of the sacraments, and solid personal moral behavior. It is imperative that the Coordinator of Music present him/herself as a steward of musical, liturgical, and pastoral sensitivity regarding the musical prayer life of the Church.

Requirements

Work under the supervision of the Director of Liturgy and in collaboration with the Pastor to develop goals and objectives for the music ministry within the parish

Work in collaboration with the Liturgy Department and volunteer music ministers

Research, transcribe, compose, and/or arrange new music for Liturgies/events (Sibelius)

Demonstrate initiative to enhance, organize, and improve Parish life through the music ministry

Provide music for Parish Liturgies and other Parish events, including weekend Masses, Holy Days, School Masses, Wednesday night Masses, Healing Services, retreats, parish ministries/events, funerals, weddings, etc.

Responsible for choosing, arranging, and providing music that aligns with Scriptural/Liturgical text for liturgies and Parish events

Maintain balance of sacred and contemporary repertoire and have a thorough understanding of the practice and implementation of both repertoires

Responsible for overseeing worship aids for liturgies, Parish events, weddings, and funerals

Attend and participate in Liturgy meetings, Department meetings and Parish Staff meetings

Oversee music ministry volunteer weekly schedule for all Parish Liturgies and events

Responsible for updating and maintaining necessary files for music ministry and volunteers (music notation, lyric, active vs. inactive, contact lists, Safe Environment renewal status)

Responsible for renewal of copyright licenses and usage reporting to appropriate copyrighting companies

Responsible for scheduling, preparing, and directing Music Rehearsals

Providing rehearsal resources (sheet music, audio, etc.) for music ministry volunteers

Direct music ministers musically, technically, catechetically, and spiritually for Liturgies and/or special events

Responsible for Adult Choir, Youth Choir and instrumental ensembles (weekly and seasonal)

Responsible for working with the school staff and assisting with music for School liturgies

Responsible for the maintenance/repair of all instruments

Responsible for maintaining Music Ministry webpage

Manage special projects as needed (recordings, Parish CD’s, etc.)

Recruit, support, and train volunteers to help in ministry and office as needed

Must possess excellent piano or guitar skills, and vocal skills, with the ability to train and coach other singers and instrumentalists accordingly

Answer music ministry correspondence and calls in a timely manner (emails, letters, telephone calls, etc.)

Keep current with all liturgical matters through professional development

Work with Director of Liturgy to maintain proper use and spending within music budget

Any task deemed necessary by the Pastor, his delegate or the Director of Liturgy

Skills and Qualifications:

Must be an active Catholic in good standing with the Church

Willingness and ability to support the mission of the Church, the Pastor, and the Director of Liturgy

Strong knowledge of Catholic Church teachings, Liturgy and music

Must have strong vocal, musical, and instrumental talent; piano or guitar preferred

Ability to facilitate and lead prayer through music

Proficient knowledge and delivery of all genres including contemporary music, hymnody, and liturgical chant

Proficient knowledge of music theory

Ability to arrange vocal harmonies and instruments

Desire and willingness for continual growth in knowledge of music and Liturgy

Education: some college education in music, liturgy, or related field is preferred

Experience leading music for Masses

Experience leading a choir and/or instrumental ensemble is preferred

Strong Administrative and general office experience

Proficient in MS Office tools (Windows, Word, Excel, Publisher, Sibelius and general office skills)

Experience with music notation software (Sibelius) is preferred

Ability to follow direction and supervision

Must be a self-starter, take initiative, and have excellent work ethic

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task

Effective communication and people skills

Ability to maintain standards of confidentiality

Ability to work well with others as well as independently

Person and schedule must be flexible

Performance

Job performance will be assessed after 90 days, then annually

Weekly work schedule: Minimum of 40 hours, requires weekends and evenings - flexible and based on the

needs of the Parish and Liturgy Department

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