Catholic Diocese of Gary
Catholic Diocese of Gary is hiring: Parish Music & Choir Director...
Catholic Diocese of Gary - Crown Point, IN, United States, 46307
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This position will be effective as of 6.1.2025 and will report to the Pastoral Associate.
Holy Spirit Parish is seeking a passionate missionary disciple with musical gifts to prepare and provide music for Sunday and other special liturgies. The candidate will develop a comprehensive music ministry for the parish through musical performance, developing the choirs, coordinating musicians, as well as training and recruiting new team members.
Specific Task/Duties:
- Oversees and executes music for two weekend Masses (Saturday 4:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00) and for Holy Days of Obligation (Christmas Eve and Day, Easter Triduum, etc.)
- Schedules music ministry personnel
- Provides music for all funeral and wedding Masses
- Directs the adult choirs and music ensembles, assists with the children’s choir
- Recruits and trains cantors/musicians
- Offers a fresh approach to sacred music
- Fosters a welcoming aesthetic through music and addressing the parish community
- Develops new ensembles or programs to enhance Sacred Music for liturgies
- Demonstrates professional and Christ-like behavior
- Welcomes new ideas as an opportunity to learn, grow and improve liturgies
- Timely communication, flexibility
JOB SKILLS:
- Music performance ability and ensemble experience
- Team building/recruitment
- Practicing Catholic with strong personal faith and knowledge of the liturgy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Computer knowledge
- Able to work nights and weekends
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Music degree, or equal level experience preferred.
- Ability to read music, play piano and/or proficient in other instruments.
- Previous experience working as a church musician is a plus.
Catholic Diocese of Gary
9292 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-769-9292