Church of the Holy Spirit is hiring: Music Director St. Martha Catholic Church i

St. Martha Catholic Church Job Description – Music Director

Position: Music Director

Salary: Negotiated

Status: Exempt

Reports To: Pastor

Overview:
This position is responsible for music at all liturgical and non-liturgical celebrations; the training, development, and preparation of cantors, musicians, and choir members; and all administrative functions associated with the position.

Qualifications:

• Practicing Catholic.
• Master’s degree in music or Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of experience in lieu of Master’s degree.
• Experience with liturgical music in a parish setting.
• Experience recruiting, leading, and motivating volunteer cantors and choir members.
• Excellent keyboard and vocal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Collaborative team member demonstrating cooperation, flexibility, and personal maturity.
• Experience establishing and managing a music ministry budget.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plans and prepares music for all liturgical activities, in keeping with the preferences of the Pastor. Collaborates in detailed planning of liturgies on a monthly basis.
• Proficient in organ and piano.
• Leads all weekend and Holy Day of obligation Masses, Funerals, Weddings, taped TV Masses, Christmas Carol services, First Communions, Confirmations, among others.
• Provide advice and guidance to couples and families for preparation of wedding and funeral liturgies.
• Teaches and plays both contemporary and traditional music that reflects Vatican II theology and scriptural texts. Selects different genres for different types of Masses.
• Recruits volunteer cantors, musicians, and choir members.
• Creates schedules for cantors, musicians, and choir.
• Plans and leads rehearsals with cantors, choirs, and musicians to prepare for all liturgies and non-liturgical concerts/performances.
• Reestablish and lead adult choir for service at liturgies from mid-September through May, including Christmas and Holy Week.
• Recruit volunteer director of children’s choir and oversee preparation for choir to serve at Sunday 9:00 AM Family Mass and other liturgies as requested by the choir.
• Maintains professional competence through regular music practice.
• Works with staff to coordinate bulletin announcements, publicity, etc.
• Participates in staff and liturgy meetings as requested by the Pastor.
• Maintains organized and updated music files.
• Provides accurate copyright information and manages music budget.
• Organizes and maintains all equipment used by musicians, including but not limited to organ, piano, microphones, stands, and sound system.
• Provide and teach new music for use at the parish.
• Selects music that is can be sung by the congregation and encourages the congregation to participate.
• Collaborates with other Music Directors and outside contacts to facilitate the growth of new ideas.
• Performs any other duties as directed by the Pastor.

Please send resumes to:

smcdonald@stmartha.org

Samantha McDonald Business Manager
St. Martha Catholic Church 200 North Orange Avenue Sarasota, FL 34236

941-366-4210

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