Catholic Diocese Of Fort Worth is hiring: Director of Music in Burleson

Position: Director of Music Ministry

Date Revised: February 27, 2025

Reports to: Business Manager

Location: St Ann Catholic Church

100 SW Alsbury Blvd

Burleson, Texas 796028

www.fwdioc.org

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: The Director of Music oversees all music. This individual should be an experienced choral director and experienced pianist/accompanist and should possess the ability to communicate with and manage volunteers.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Report directly to the pastor and responsible for arranging all liturgy and music associated with worship within the parish: weekend and holy days masses; sacramental celebrations of Confirmation, Reconciliation and First Communion; Triduum; devotions such as Stations of the Cross, civic holidays such as Thanksgiving; parish retreats.
• Direct the adult choir at all masses and major feasts during calendar year.
• Recruit, train, rehearse and evaluate choir members, cantors and musicians for which the Director provides direct leadership.
• Arrange for additional musicians for special celebrations such as Easter and Christmas.
• Accompanist for Weddings
• Supervise musical resource and sound system to include their purchase, maintenance and distribution.
• Arrange, transpose and/or compose music as needed or required.
• Maintain the level of knowledge and skills required for the position.
• Participate in diocesan-sponsored training, attend workshops, conferences and classes.
• Provide encouragement, evaluation and appreciation to musicians.
• Obtain and maintain compliance with copyright laws and requirements on behalf of all parish ministries.
• Attend monthly liturgy meetings
• Review the prepared budget for music and provide necessary input and advocacy in the parish budgeting process.

Supervision Given and/or Received:

• Received: moderate supervision given to this position from Parish Pastor, Business Manager
• Given: this position provides feedback to the choir and volunteers during events and practices

Internal Contacts:

• Diocese Pastors, Priests, Business Managers, and employees

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• This position works in a typical Church environment but is subject to stress due to the evolving tight deadlines during the liturgical seasons
• Ability to sit and perform computer work for lengthy periods of time.
• Able to access and maintain centralized departmental files. Involves extending arms and reaching files stored in multiple levels on shelves, climbing up a stepladder to access files.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance and up to 60 pounds with assistance
• Ability to accept work interruptions while remaining focused on duties.
• Data entry via computer keyboard requires repetitive and frequent hand and wrist movements.
• Must have knowledge to be able to set up and operate sound equipment
• Required to work some nights and all weekends

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Must be a fully initiated Catholic actively participating in the liturgical life of the Church.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in music.
• Considerable instrumental, vocal and directing skills.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Roman Catholic Liturgy.

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

• Practicing Catholic in good standing
• Knowledge of the Catholic Church, Catholic sacraments, Catholic rites, and liturgies
• Familiarity and experience with computers, computer programs and office equipment
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to compose correspondence and announcements
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work effectively
• Bilingual: English/Spanish strongly preferred

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and arrange music.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and honor diversity within the parish community.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Willingness and ability to learn how to effectively use parish software.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated history of good judgement.
• Demonstrated aptitude for adaptability and flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to skillset to listen empathetically, make peace, and de-escalate.
• Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to receive, understand, retain, and complete verbal and written tasks.
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and work efficiently with staff, clergy, religious, and laity.
• Ability to work well with people from a diverse variety of audiences.
• Bilingual (Spanish/ English) is highly desirable but not required.

Travel Requirements:

• Infrequent travel, by car, may be required to Catholic Center, Diocese Parishes and/or schools.
• Travel may be required to vendor for supplies

FLSA Designation: Non-exempt | Part-time 29 hrs/wk | Onsite | W (4 hrs), Th (4 hrs), F (9a -3p), Sat (8 hrs), Sun (7a-3p)