Director, Music Job at Archdiocese of St. Louis in Ellisville

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

St. Clare of Assisi is seeking a Music Director that will be responsible for planning and leading music at weekend liturgies and other major liturgies (estimated 234 major liturgies a year). They will also be expected to supervise and train other musicians, choirs, and cantors as needed to support worship by the congregation. They will participate with parish staff in ongoing improvement of weekend liturgies and produce a clean sound feed. The position is full-time, about 1900 hours a year.

Job Responsibilities

1. Provide leadership for music at weekend liturgies including Saturday evenings, Sunday mornings, and Sunday evenings, as well as other major liturgies.
2. Rehearse to attain excellence in music for liturgies.
3. Participate in the planning and preparation of liturgical celebrations (Sunday Eucharist, holy days, holy hours, etc.).
4. Select music for all liturgies and prepare the musical accompaniment and visual aids.
5. Obtain, prepare, and maintain the congregational aids for music for liturgies.
6. Recruit and rehearse with choirs and other musicians to achieve excellence in music at liturgy as needed.
7. Oversee the equipment and the volunteers necessary to produce a clean sound feed.
8. Research and coordinate improvements to instruments, sound systems, and acoustics.
9. Participate with other staff in parish planning and leadership.
10. Work with Pastor on other tasks to elevate the liturgy.

Job Requirements

1. Three to five years of successful music experience in a parish setting.
2. High proficiency in organ and/or piano (if not both, a willingness and ability to learn).
3. Experience singing well without accompaniment, e.g., chant or acapella.
4. Knowledge of Gregorian chant (or willingness/ability to learn).
5. Knowledge of sound systems sufficient to diagnose problems and introduce improvements to sound quality.
6. Experience leading other musicians in collaboration for music at liturgy.
7. Collaborate closely with Pastor and collaborate as needed with other Musicians.
8. Weekend and evening hours required on a regular basis.
9. Provide music for additional services during Holy Week, Christmas, holy days, sacramental celebrations, funerals, and holy hours.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran, or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening: All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include a criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon the successful completion of any required screening.