St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, a Christ-centered community of faith in Yorktown, VA. is seeking an experienced organist and choir director.

We require a musician for Saturday evenings, Sundays; major holy days to include Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday; and for other special liturgies.

Responsibilities
• Lead music program to support liturgy with consideration of church seasons, pastoral messages and congregational events.
• Ability to select/recommend appropriate music reflecting the appropriate tones and moods of seasonal services of worship (e.g., Lent, Easter, and Christmas)
• Perform special preludes, offertory music, and postludes to enhance spiritual environment.
• Ability to plan and coordinate.
• Lead/rehearse choir.
• Partner with pastor and Liturgy Committee to support the needs of our liturgical celebrations.
• Able to obtain and incorporate additional orchestra instruments for specific high Holy Masses.
• Provide musical support for weddings, funerals, and other special liturgies.

Qualifications
• Demonstrated ability to perform/lead church music program of varied genres (i.e., classical, traditional, contemporary)
• Strong organizational skills; leadership competencies; congenial personality
• Ability to collaboratively work as a member of a unified spiritual team.

Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated experience building enthusiastic participation in worship and music programs. Organ will be the primary instrument for all liturgies.

Interested applicants are asked to submit letter of interest to Gina Baird gbaird@stjoanofarcva.org or you may contact our parish office at 757-898-5570