Director of Music and Worship Job at Church of the Holy Spirit in Jasper

Director of Music and Worship

St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church of Jasper, Indiana, a parish of 1700 families in the Diocese of Evansville, seeks a qualified candidate for a Director of Music and Worship. The candidate should be comfortable at both organ and piano and work well with cantors, choirs, and musicians of all ages and abilities. St. Joseph Catholic Church has music for four Sunday Liturgies including a Spanish Mass. Applicant must be fluent in the English language; knowledge of the Spanish language would be an asset but not required. The candidate must be familiar with the Catholic Liturgy. This is a full-time position with benefits. For more information, send your resume to jbrosmer@evdio.org. St. Joseph website: www.saintjosephjasper.org.

Job Title:

Director of Music and Worship

Job Status:

Full-time

Supervisor:

Rev. John G. Brosmer

Effective Date:

May 1, 2025

Job Qualifications:

1. Must be fluent in the English language. Knowledge of Spanish would be an asset.
2. A master’s degree in music is preferred.
3. Must be proficient Organist and piano/keyboard.
4. Preferably 2 years’ experience in Liturgy Planning.
5. The ability to lead and conduct a choir.
6. Experience in supervision of staff (staffed musicians).
7. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with successful results.
8. The ability to work well with others.
9. The ability to give as well as receive direction.
10. Strong organizational skills.
11. Decision-making skills.
12. The ability to operate basic office equipment.
13. Knowledge of basic computer software programs.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The candidate will be responsible for providing quality music for the parish. They will work closely with the pastor of the parish and the Liturgy Commission regarding liturgy planning and the selection of music for the Saturday Vigil Mass, Sunday Masses, and Holy Days of Obligation, as well as other assigned Masses or events. Responsible for weekly choir rehearsals and for the choir as a whole, along with paid musicians, employees, and volunteers of the Music Ministry.

• Directs Music Ministry ensembles and activities with other choir directors: Regular contact with ministry volunteers and employed musicians and a weekly 90-minute rehearsal, as well as coordinating and directing employees and volunteers for the Saturday Vigil Mass and Sunday Masses (3 English, 1 Spanish), and any special Masses and events when needed within the parish.
• Directs (sing/play) provide quality music as scheduled:
  4:30 P.M. Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Joseph Church
  9:00 A.M. Sunday Mass at St. Joseph Church
  10:30 A.M. Sunday Spanish Mass at St. Joseph Church
  6:00 P.M. Sunday Mass at St. Joseph Church
• Directs (sing/play) for all major feasts and events outside of the Sunday liturgies: At the discretion of the pastor, the choir or musicians may be asked to participate in other events including dinners, fundraisers, Youth Ministry events, Vacation Bible School, etc.
• Ongoing planning of music for liturgies: Music will be selected for Sunday Masses, special feasts, and events with approval by the pastor.
• Liturgy Meetings: Attend monthly Liturgy committee meetings which includes the pastor to discuss all music and liturgical related aspects of the Mass and to plan events requiring music.
• Staff Meetings: Attendance at the weekly staff meeting is expected (currently Thursday 2:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.) unless excused by the pastor.
• Manages the office of Music Ministry: This includes fielding music-related phone calls or inquiries and addressing any business-related activities within the music office.
• Interview/Audition potential employees and volunteer ministers of the Music Ministry: Ensuring that prospective new hires meet with HR to complete new hire paperwork and requirements prior to the date of hire and notifying HR of terminations. Ensures the employees and volunteers of the Music Ministry are Safe Environment Certified on an annual basis.
• Recruitment of Music Ministers: Develop creative ways to recruit and retain volunteer ministers to the music ministry. Assist the Stewardship Committee and frequently attend their monthly meeting.
• Organize/Arrange/Order music for the ministry: Ensuring that all ensembles have in their possession the music they are performing for that weekend Mass/event.
• Song sheets/Worship aides: Create song sheets/worship aides for Masses and other liturgical events when the music books Breaking Bread and Flor y Canto are not going to be used.
• Music Library: Responsible for the upkeep of the Music Library.
• Compensation: Ensure that employed musicians receive compensation for Masses/events they worked. Ensure contracted instrumentalists are compensated for Masses/events contracted to perform.
• Budgeting: Work closely with the Bookkeeper regarding annual budget.
• Oversees sound and technology: Responsible for church sound and technology as directed by the pastor.

Back-up: Responsible for securing a backup if an unexpected absence occurs or time off is granted permission by the pastor.

• All absences must be reported to the pastor in writing.
• Request for time off must be granted by the pastor in advance.

Weekly Choir Rehearsals: Choir rehearsals are to be weekly, unless permission is granted by the pastor to change the schedule or cancel a rehearsal.

Terms of Employment:

Applicants shall exhibit in behavior and lifestyle values in accordance with Catholic teachings. Being of the Catholic faith is preferred but not necessary. All employees shall abide by the laws of the Church and the state. All employees must comply with the provisions of the Safe Environment Program of the Diocese of Evansville.

Compensation:

$60,000 to $75,000 salary with benefits.