Job Title: Director of Music Ministry

Status: Full-time

Reports to: Director of Parish Life

Our Core Focus:  Putting hearts on a collision course with the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Our Core Values: Unapologetically Catholic, Grit and Joyful Servants

Impact Description:

The Director of Music Ministry is responsible for leading and/or accompanying the parish community for the musical component of weekend liturgies and other special Masses. Main duties involve selection of music, scheduling musicians and cantors in preparation for weekend and special liturgies.  This position will collaborate with Pastor, Liturgy Coordinator and other staff members to fulfill the parish’s vision of worship.

How You’ll make an Impact:

• The Director of Music Ministry at Sacred Heart is responsible for overseeing all aspects of liturgical music for parish liturgies.
• Coordinates and suggests to the pastor or his delegate appropriate selections of Ordinaries, Propers, hymns, polyphony, chants, and choral pieces for all parish and school liturgies.
• Leads liturgical music as a conductor, cantor, and/or accompanist.
• Directs the choir, assembly, and musicians at liturgies (weekend liturgies, holy days of obligation, weddings, funerals, and major events.)
• Recruits, schedules, rehearses, and supervises cantors, choirs, and instrumentalists for all liturgies.

Other Duties:

• Attend weekly staff meetings and other meetings as deemed by Director of Parish Life.
• Any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our Mission and abide by our church’s core values.

Work Environment:

• Flexible work environment.
• Must ensure instrumentalists and musicians are scheduled and present as assigned.

How You’ll Be Measured

This position will be measured based on performance in the following behaviors:

• Staff members will be routinely measured by their ability to exhibit the right behaviors and actions that demonstrate our core values: Unapologetically Catholic, Grit and Joyful Servants
• 100% of volunteers in the Music Ministry signed up as Partners in Mission
• Call 5 parishioners each week to check in and invite them to events/ministries

Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in music or related field.
• Proficiency in piano; organ preferred (or willing to learn).
• Ability to lead a choir.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey musical direction.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Proficiency in liturgical principles and the repertory of varied styles of sacred music—especially Roman Catholic musical styles and traditions.
• Faith-filled: Practicing Catholic with a strong understanding of Catholic teachings, traditions, and values.
• Joyful Spirit: A collaborative attitude to work seamlessly within the parish.
• Ability to work in team environment
• Ability to work variable hours with a strong emphasis on evenings and weekends
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally
• Public speaking and meeting facilitation skills
• Organization and management skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks
• Ability to present oneself professionally to staff, parishioners and public
• Must maintain VIRTUS compliance

Director of Music Ministry:  Holy Family Catholic Church, Stow, OH
Full-time

Holy Family Parish is the only Catholic Church located in and serving the community of Stow, OH. We as a parish are focused upon encountering Jesus Christ, being a welcoming home for individuals and families, Eucharistic Worship, and inspiring saints. Stow, OH is the 3rd largest populated city in Summit County, with a median age of 41 years old. We are grateful for our community, which includes young families to those who have worshiped here for multiple generations, some since the founding of the parish in 1946. 

Since our beginning, Holy Family Parish has been a vital and dynamic Catholic presence in Stow, Ohio, helping families grow in their relationship with the Lord. We have been blessed over the years with generous parishioners, dedicated priests, and committed teachers and staff who strive to help each other grow in holiness and serve the spiritual needs of our parishioners and larger community. Through ongoing discernment and pastoral planning, we are hopeful that our parish may contribute to strengthening the larger Catholic community in the Diocese of Cleveland. We also desire a growing evangelical response from our parish to assist the mission of Jesus Christ in the world today.

The Director of Music Ministry is responsible for serving the liturgical and sacramental encounters of our parish. They will create an environment that celebrates the beauty of the Church’s liturgical and musical heritage by serving at weekend Masses, Weddings,  Funerals, Holy Hours of Eucharistic Adoration, school liturgies, and other liturgical events.

The Director of Music Ministry will:

• Prepare for all liturgical celebrations throughout the Church year and will be a member of the parish staff
• Recruit, coordinate, and direct choirs: traditional, contemporary, handbell, schola, and funeral choirs.
• Promote and maintain a cantor program, including training and practice.
• Hire and schedule accompanying musicians. 
• Be present at staff, liturgical planning, and other relevant meetings.
• Have a knowledge and command of technology, especially services that provide music programs and desktop publishing programs.
• Maintain appropriate copyright licensing.
• Provide for maintenance of parish musical instruments.
• Provide for maintenance of church sound system.
• Prepare and manage the budget for parish music programs.
• Be in compliance with the Safe Environment policies mandated by the Diocese of Cleveland. 
• Be available for other duties as assigned by the Pastor and Director of Parish Life.

The Director of Music Ministry will have:

• A deep understanding of the Catholic faith as well as a commitment to living that faith authentically in his or her own life. 
• A degree or equivalent certification in a musical discipline.
• Proficiency in playing piano and organ. Playing additional musical instruments is most welcomed and desired. 
• Vocal proficiency. and the ability to train others in this. 
• Relevant professional or ministerial experience.
• Experience leading volunteer singers or musicians in liturgical settings.
• Knowledge of the Church’s liturgical calendar, our sacred music heritage, and administering in a parochial setting. 
• A pastoral approach when interacting with others.  

Work and Physical Expectations:

• Flexible availability including weekdays, weekends, and evenings.
• Need to be able to sing and perform musical instruments for extended periods of time.
• Work is performed in an office environment as well as in the church.

We welcome your interest and application! Please submit resume with cover letter and references to:

Mrs. Kathleen Ott
Director of Parish Life – Holy Family Catholic Church
3450 Sycamore Dr  Stow, OH 44224

Our Work Environment

• Weekly Sunday piano accompaniment and musical direction to include Holy Days of Obligation at the Roman Catholic Mass
• 60-minute weekly rehearsals, 60-minute weekly meetings, special Catholic observances

1.1 Performance Requirements

The successful candidate for this position will be a 1099 contractor with Adams1and1 Consulting Services and be responsible for the following:

• Monthly timely reporting to Adams1and1 Consulting Services
• Providing piano support every Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation at the Roman

Catholic Mass to include both accompaniment and musical direction

• Providing musical support (accompaniment and musical direction) for special Catholic observances and associated rehearsals, including but not limited to Holy Days, Christmas, Lent, and Easter services
• Providing musical support for the mid-week Roman Catholic choir rehearsal for a

minimum of 60 minutes per week

• Meeting with the Roman Catholic Chaplain or Priest to plan all liturgical music requirements for a minimum of 60 minutes per week
• Providing musical support and expertise for the Roman Catholic Faith Formation program at the request of the Catholic Director of Religious Education
• Providing piano support for memorial service and associated rehearsals when directed by the Command Chaplain
• Providing a minimum of 1-week notice when the contractor is unavailable for a service
• Providing a qualified musical substitute for any contractor absence
• Remaining professionally current through personal study, training, conferences, workshops, and seminars

• Qualifications

1.2.1      Have a working knowledge of Catholic music and religious service organization

1.2.2.   Provide supporting documentation showing qualifications and experience

1.2.3.   Have a minimum of two years of experience as a pianist

1.2.4.   Can effectively play the piano

1.2.5.   Able to play a wide variety of music from traditional church hymns to contemporary church in support of all Catholic services and the service portions of Mass

1.2.6.   Must be able to read music from the Armed Forces Hymnal and Catholic Liturgical resources and demonstrate competence through supporting documentation and in-person audition

1.2.7    Reside within 100 miles of MCAS Cherry Point, NC

• Hours of Operation

1.3.1    Sundays: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM for Divine Worship

• Weekly rehearsals: 1 hour per week

Job Type: Part-time, Contract

Pay Range: $28.00 – $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3.5 per week

**Application Question(s):

• Do you have two (2) or more years of pianistic experience
• Do you live within a 100-mile radius of Cherry Point, NC

Purpose:

Create an environment for worship through music that will enable the Community of St. Odilia to express and share their gift of joyful faith, to nourish and strengthen their faith commitment, and give music ministers the confidence and opportunity to share their musical gifts and to develop a deep love and thorough understanding of liturgy and how music integrates with it. The Music Director will direct the parish choir and musical ensembles in a way that invites and encourages the active participation of the entire faith community in the liturgy.

Music Leadership and Direction of Music Groups

Coordinate and schedule liturgical music in the parish for weekend worship, communal reconciliation, funerals, weddings, and special events, either personally or by delegation.

• Assist in the selection of music for weddings and funerals.
• Provide guidance and support to music ensemble directors who prepare and lead music at the Spanish (1:00 PM) and Contemporary Mass (6:00 PM)

Lead liturgical music on Saturday evenings, Sunday mornings, at special parish events (specifically, the Parish Mission, First Communion, Parish Festival, Holy Week, Advent) and at liturgies of reconciliation.

• Direct rehearsals that may be required for these liturgies.
• Communicate with musical group leaders, keeping them informed of liturgical plans.

Provide support and direction for parish handbell choir.

Establish and carry out plans/programs of in-service in liturgical music.

Collaborate with the various musical groups to recruit and train volunteer music ministers (vocal and instrumental) in order to develop the parish music ministry.

Develop, implement, and evaluate a plan for all music groups and ensure that all music licenses and music subscriptions are current.

Lead the choir and conduct weekly rehearsals, providing liturgical formation, music education, and preparation for specific liturgies so that all music is well rehearsed and prepared prior to each liturgy.

Lead liturgical music for weekly school Mass and annual school graduation Mass.

• Direct weekly rehearsals for school liturgies in the form of liturgical music class.
• Develop schedule and conduct rehearsals for the school liturgical choir and instrumentalists.

Music Development

Explore music resources to find music for all areas including contemporary, traditional and legacy St. Odilia music to use in parish liturgies.  Provide individuals and groups with new music, working with musicians during rehearsals to help them learn and incorporate the music.

Assess and analyze strengths and areas for development and improvement of liturgical music through on-going evaluation and feedback.

Optional:  The Music Director may write and/or arrange their own music consistent with Catholic teachings and approved by the Pastor.

Worship Team

Participate as an active member of the worship team and attend Worship Team meetings to plan for and evaluate parish liturgies. Maintain necessary files, records, and inventories for liturgical music.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

St. Patrick Catholic School in Corpus Christi is seeking exceptional individuals for the following position: Music Teacher for elementary school students.

St. Patrick Catholic School provides a beautiful education teaching the “whole child” through an outstanding academic program, spiritual formation, athletics, fine arts, and extracurricular activities. We are a family-oriented community and strive to know, love, and serve God in everything we do.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in music or related field from an accredited
• Teaching experience preferred, but not
• Experience with and familiarity of Catholic music the liturgy is

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Music Teacher plans, guides, and evaluates the learning process of students in music instruction, directs the student choir, and prepares/performs music for school liturgies. The music teacher will:

• Provide a grade-appropriate elementary instructional music education program of engaging and interactive activities/songs for various grade levels from 3-year-olds in pre-kindergarten up to 12-year olds in 6th
• Maintain high professional standards consistent with our school’s mission and the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Assess and document student
• Implement lesson plans, utilizing techniques to motivate, challenge and engage

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Submit to employment required screenings, criminal background, drug screening, and MVR
• Obtain certification in Safe Environment training provided by the Office of Safe Environment and Child and Family Resources
• Position requires adherence to diocesan policies and procedures

HOURS:

Part-time with Full-time possibility