Job Description

Music Director


The Music Director is hired by and accountable to the Director of the Duke Catholic Center, and works collaboratively with the other members of the DCC ministry team.

Responsibilities:
• Pastoral:
o Be present for and lead the liturgical music for all Sunday and Holy Day Masses
o Be present for and lead the liturgical music for all Tuesday and Wednesday Masses
o Be present for and lead the liturgical music for Wednesday Holy Hour 8-9pm
o Encourage and direct student leadership of musical ensembles
o Plan and carry out weekly music rehearsals with choirs and musicians
o Work with students and celebrants in the selection of liturgical music for all DCC liturgies
o Serve as a resource for planning other prayer and worship moments
• Administration:
o Assist with selection, training and supervision of Cantors, Choir members, and student musicians
o Actively participate in regular staff meetings
o Maintain appropriate music library
o Establish relationships with liturgical music ministers of the Chapel congregation
• Professional Development:
o Participate in at least one continuing education program each year for professional development
o Commit appropriate time to continue developing spiritually as a Minister of the Gospel
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• Education:
o Minimum Bachelors Degree in Music
• Musical
o Accomplished pianist and comfortable playing the organ
o Accomplished leader of song (able to play piano and lead the congregational singing)
• Other:
o Practicing Roman Catholic preferred
o Experience in Roman Catholic Liturgical Music

Time Commitment:
• At least 20 hours per week (August 15-May 15):
o 5 hours leading/playing for 2 Sunday Masses (11am/9pm)
o 2 hours liturgical planning
o 6 hours of choral and instrumental rehearsals
o 4 hours leading/playing for select weekday services (Wednesday Holy Hour, 2 weekday masses Tuesday/Wednesday)
o 3 hours being present at DCC events to connect with students (Tuesday Night Dinners, etc.)
o Time during Holy Week will exceed 20 hours
• At least 5 hours per week (May 16-August 14):
o 2.5 hours leading/playing for 1 Sunday Mass (9pm)
o 2.5 hours planning for future musical programming/ministry
o Possible creation/rehearsal of a summer choir

Worship Spaces:
• Our Sunday Worship takes place in stunning locations:
o Goodson Chapel (11am)
http://www.architect.duke.edu/projects/completed/Divinity.html
o Duke Chapel (9pm)
http://www.chapel.duke.edu/visit.html
Both locations have world class pipe organs as well as Kawai grand pianos

Compensation:
o $25,000
o Some Benefits



April 3, 2012