Director of Music Job at Church of the Holy Spirit in Traverse City

JOB COMPENSATION SUMMARY
Salary Range: $75,000 to $85,000
Typical weekly hours: 32
Full benefits: includes health, pension, and significant tuition support for our Traverse City Catholic School system, GTACS (www.GTACS.org).

JOB SUMMARY
Full Job Description: https://dioceseofgaylord.org/job-opportunities under Music Ministry

The Director of Music proclaims the Gospel primarily through the enhancement of the liturgy through music. The Director of Music is responsible for collaborating with clergy staff, ministry leaders, musicians, and volunteers to plan and execute all parish liturgies. The Director develops and directs a liturgical music program of high quality, providing vision and leadership for both current and future goals of St. Francis of Assisi and its musical life.

The role of a Music Director is a member of the Pastoral Staff and is directly responsible to the Pastor. The Director assists the Priest with overall efforts to ensure parishioners encounter Christ through prayer, the sacraments, and worship. The scope of this role includes discerning, planning, preparing, and implementing music opportunities for everyone in the parish. The Director supports parish leadership in the planning, execution, and celebration of all parish liturgical celebrations, including sacramental celebrations. The Music Director works with the pastor to oversee the parish music services and liturgical planning programs for all ages. The Director is responsible for coordinating and directing choir(s) utilized within the parish and provides musical direction and participation at special parish events that call for live musical performance.