Director of Music and Worship St. Joseph Church
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Overview
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 that includes a Spanish Mass. Must be fluent in the English language, and familiarity with the Spanish language would be an asset but not required. Familiarity with the Catholic Liturgy is a requirement. This would be a full-time position with benefits. For more information, send your resume to
jbrosmer@evdio.org . St. Joseph website:
www.saintjosephjasper.org . A job description of the position is included:
Job Description:
Title:
Director of Music and Worship
Job Status:
Full-time
Supervisor:
Rev. John G. Brosmer
Effective Date:
September 1, 2024
Job Qualifications:
Must be fluent in speaking English, and Spanish would be an asset
A Masters Degree in Music preferred
Must be proficient Organist and piano/keyboard
At least 2 years experience in Liturgy Planning
The ability to lead and conduct a choir
Experience in supervision of staff (staffed musicians)
The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with successful results
The ability to work well with others
Have the ability to give as well as receive direction
Strong organizational skills
Decision-making skills
The ability to operate basic office equipment
Knowledge of basic computer software programs
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provides quality music for the parish. Works 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 (3 English, 1 Spanish), 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 (paid musicians, employees, and volunteers of the Music Ministry).
Directs Music Ministry ensembles and activities with other choir directors:
This includes 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 may be asked to participate. This can include the Music Director performing at special 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. Meets weekly with the pastor to discuss all music and liturgical related aspects of the Mass and to plan events requiring music. Attend the Liturgy Commissions meetings.
Staff Meetings:
Attends the weekly staff meeting (currently Thursday 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm) 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:
This includes 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:
Come up with creative ways to recruit volunteer ministers to the music ministry. Assist the Stewardship Committee and frequently attend their monthly meeting.
Organize/Arrange/Order music for the ministry:
This includes ensuring that all ensembles have in their possession the music they are performing for that weekend Mass/event.
Song sheets/Worship aides:
Creates 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:
Ensures that employed musicians receive compensation for Masses/events worked. Ensures contracted instrumentalists are compensated for Masses/events contracted to perform.
Budgeting:
Works closely with the Bookkeeper regarding the annual budget.
Oversees sound and technology:
Responsible for church sound and technology as directed by the pastor.
Music Back-up:
Responsible for securing a backup in the event that an unexpected absence occurs or is granted permission for time off by the pastor. All absences must be reported to the pastor in writing. Request for time off in advance must be granted by the pastor.
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:
Must maintain Annual Diocesan Safe Environment Certification.
Compensation:
$60,000 to $75,000 salary with benefits.
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