Employment Status: Part-time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Schedule: Sunday Masses 8 am / 1-4 hours per week and parish events as needed (holy days, weddings, quincenieras, etc.)
Reports to: Pastor
Benefits may include:
- 403b Retirement
- Employee Assistance Program
Summary
The Music Leader will be responsible for guiding the choirs they conduct and performing music at various parish services. The Music Leader, in conjunction with the Music Coordinator, will be responsible for planning and coordinating the parish music program for their assigned Masses and special liturgical services.
Must have demonstrated experience with vocal skills and various instruments specifically; piano, organ, and/or guitar.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides weekly choir practice
- Selects music appropriate for all Sunday weekend Masses based on liturgical, musical, and pastoral judgments
- Provides musical support to prayerful environment
- Assists Pastor and/or Coordinator of Music and Liturgy in securing other instrumentalists as needed
- Continuously maintains professional and liturgical education through reading, workshops, classes, etc.
- Is available to perform at special events including weddings, funerals, and other events as needed
Additional Responsibilities
- Attend all Archdiocese required training and meetings on Liturgy and Music
- Attends Parish staff meetings as necessary
- Actively participates in all required attendance Parish events as directed by Pastor and/or Coordinator of Music and Liturgy
Essential Functions
Requirements
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in music and/or related field
- Ability to sing with accurate pitch and rhythm
- Ability to play various instruments (Piano/Organ/Guitar preferred)
- Basic understanding of Music Theory
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of staff and management
Preferred Additional
- Bachelor’s degree in Music, Liturgy, and/or 3 prior years’ experience
- Previous experience/knowledge of Roman Catholic Liturgy including Lectionary and Sacramentary
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed. The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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