St. Rita Catholic Community, Dallas, TX, a vibrant active parish in north Dallas of some 4,000 families, has an immediate opening for a full-time organist/assistant director of music. The successful candidate will play an active role in supporting the liturgical life of the parish, and reports to the Director of Music.

Qualifications:
Expert organist and pianist with command of the standard organ repertoire from the baroque to the present day, excellent improvisational skills, strong organizational skills, minimum two years of experience in a traditional liturgical setting, thorough understanding of the musical documents of the Catholic Church pertaining to sacred music and their appropriate application, conducting experience. Practicing Catholic a plus.

Competitive salary; Excellent benefits, including health insurance; a 403-B retirement fund with employer match; Extra income from weddings and funerals. Continuing education opportunities available. The organ may be viewed at http://www.stritaparish.net/the-bedient-organ.

Position starts June 1, 2016 or earlier. A more detailed job description can be viewed at http://www.stritaparish.net/organist-search.

To apply:
Candidates may submit a resume, salary history and requirements, and three references by April 1, 2016, to St. Rita Catholic Community, Parish Organist Search Committee, at dcorbin@stritaparish.net.