The Catholic Diocese of Raleigh is hiring: Sacred Music Coordinator in Jacksonvi

Key responsibilities / Day-to-day job functions

1. Effectively plans, coordinates, communicates, and executes the Sacred Music within the liturgical celebrations of the parish.
2. Collaborates with the Pastor and Liturgical Committee in coordinating all Sacred Music related activities.
3. Coordinates the Sacred Music activities and the parish adult choir/s, youth/children's choir, and ensembles, cantors, and musicians, and maintains a high quality of communications with the Pastor and Liturgical Committee.
4. Selects music from primarily traditional hymns to occasional contemporary pieces, for all liturgical celebrations for approval by the Pastor.
5. Coordinates and participates in the liturgical celebrations for all weekend Masses and other Masses, as requested (Christmas, Holy Week, Easter, etc.).
6. Provides music support and coordination for parish funerals, weddings, bilingual celebrations, sacraments, parish school and other special and holiday events/concerts, as needed.
7. Leads weekly choir rehearsals, fostering musical growth and cohesion.
8. Plans and maintains all music-related resources, and maintains an accurate library of all parish music related resources and music volunteers and volunteer schedules.
9. Actively participates in parish activities.
10. Coordinates the basic maintenance and repair on church instruments, as needed.
11. Maintains the musical licenses and licensing portal for live-stream services.
12. Performs other duties associated with the general responsibilities of this position and/or as assigned by supervisor or Pastor.
13. Recruits, trains, and supervises parish liturgical musicians.
14. Participates in diocesan training, workshops and special events.
15. Ability to work collaboratively as an effective parish staff team member.
16. Active member, in good standing, of the Roman Catholic Church.
17. Leadership abilities to direct choirs and develop musical programs.
18. Employment is contingent upon applicants satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks.
19. Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Music or related.
2. Minimum of 3 years experience within Catholic liturgy and musical directing/planning in a pastoral setting.
3. Proficient understanding of the GIRM and the rubrics of the Roman Missal.
4. Strong verbal and written communications skills.
5. Possesses advanced singing, instrumental and congressional leadership skills.
6. Proficient in computer technology with a working knowledge of Microsoft Works, Excel or Outlook.