Position:
• Director of Sacred Music at St. Matthew Catholic Church
• This is a full-time position with benefits.
Responsibilities:
• Music coverage for the Catholic liturgical year, including 4 of the 6 weekend Masses, as well as scheduling coverage for the other 2 Masses. This includes events like parish Confirmation, Divine Mercy Holy Hour, etc.
• Weekly music coverage for school Mass and other school liturgies and devotions such as May Crowning, Graduation Mass, etc.
• Recruiting, training and directing of cantors.
• Recruiting, training and directing of choirs. This presently includes 10am Sunday Mass adult choirs and children/school choir. We hope to develop a funeral choir.
• Providing guidance for the Spanish choir.
• Coverage for weddings and funerals, as well as liturgical preparation for those liturgies (meeting with couples and families).
• Attend parish staff meetings and liturgy team meeting to coordinate the parish music program in collaboration with parish staff and parishioners.
• Prepare and implement a music program budget in collaboration with the parish business manager and under the supervision of the pastor.
Requirements:
• Background and expertise in the best of Catholic sacred liturgical music from traditional to contemporary.
• Proficiency in organ; piano would be a plus.
• Vocal competency for cantoring.
• Familiarity with electronic communication and computer skills (email, Microsoft suite, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Spanish is a plus.
• This leadership position requires public and private life in harmony with the Catholic faith.

Contact:
Fr. Jerome Kish, Pastor
frkish@outlook.com
St. Matthew Catholic Church
1555 Glen Ellyn Rd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
630-469-6300