Director of Music and Organist Job at Catholic Diocese Of Fort Worth in Flower M

The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

General Position Summary:

Oversees the parish’s entire musical efforts; adult choir director; children’s choir director; organist for other Masses; oversees part-time music staff; maintains instruments and assists in the selection of future pipe organ expansion; develops and grows music ministry in accord with Pastor’s vision and the key goals of glorifying God and fostering the sanctification of souls.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Directs St. Cecilia Choir for adults and high schoolers (11 AM Mass; Thursday night rehearsals Assumption – end of May)
• Directs Schola consisting of four paid section leaders (9 AM Mass; special occasions)
• Directs Children’s Choir (weekly rehearsals; 9 AM Mass once a month; Christmas Eve; Palm Sunday)
• Organist for 3 other weekend Masses and Holy Days of Obligation; to include organ voluntaries of the highest quality and performance standard
• Provides music for Holy Days, Easter Triduum, Christmas, etc.
• Recruits, trains volunteer Cantors and paid singers
• Recruits’ instrumentalists, both volunteers, parishioners and professional, for special occasions
• Supervises maintenance of organ and pianos
• Organizes recital series featuring pipe organ with various artists and/or choral ensembles
• Assists in plans for future pipe organ expansion
• Assists in selection of bells for change ringing
• Fosters ongoing liturgical formation of the parish
• Developing additional choral ensembles
• Develops parish efforts to evangelize through Church music through classes, articles, teaching at Catholic Kids Camp
• All associated administrative tasks
• Prepares seasonal or weekly service leaflets including Christmas and Triduum booklets
• Interacts with parishioners, present at parish events

Typical Decisions and/or Recommendations Made in This Position:

• Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.

Supervision Given and/or Received:

• Moderate supervision given and or received.

Internal Contacts:

• Pastor, Assistant Organist, Staff Singers, all parish staff

External Contacts:

• Choir Members, Cantors, Instrumentalists, Parishioners, Diocese

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• This position works in a typical office environment but is subject to stress due to the evolving and quickly expanding needs of the parish, including tight deadlines.
• Works weekends, frequent nights, and includes long hours at organ console.
• Ability to stand for lengthy periods of time during rehearsals and liturgies.
• Ability to sit and perform computer work for lengthy periods of time.
• Ability to accept work with interruptions while remaining focused on duties.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds without assistance

Travel Requirements:

• Infrequent travel, by car, may be required for Diocese events.

Education and Experience Preferred:

Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church.

• Holds the Master’s degree or equivalent in organ, church music or related field;
• Has outstanding skills as an organist and choral director; able to play the major organ repertoire to a high professional standard and maintain that standard through regular practice and continuing education; able to improvise

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

• A thorough knowledge of the Catholic liturgical and musical patrimony including chant, polyphony and the best of newer compositions.
• Knowledge of the Catholic Church, Catholic sacraments, Catholic rites and liturgies.
• Able to work collegially with pastor and staff.
• Ability to effectively lead and coordinate the work activities of other staff or volunteers.
• Practicing and committed Catholic that affirms all Church Teachings; if married, in a marriage recognized as valid by the Catholic Church.
• Able to inspire, engage with and exhibit pastoral solicitude for lay people.
• Ability to carry out multiple tasks, complete tasks per established guidelines, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, time management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude for adaptability and flexibility.
• Ability to receive, understand, retain, and complete verbal and written tasks.
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office 365, especially Publisher, and music notation software, primarily Finale.

FLSA Designation: Exempt, Full Time. 40 Hours per week.