Summary: The Director of Liturgical Music, in collaboration with the pastor and other staff members, is responsible for providing sacred music, directing the cantor/choir, and promoting the full, active, and conscious participation of the faithful in accord with the Church documents on sacred music. This is a part-time, 15 hours per week position.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Plan and provide organ music (Casavant) and direct cantor/choir for weekend liturgies (Saturday 4 pm, Sunday 10:30 am) and other special liturgies such as Holy Days, Triduum, weddings, funerals, and other devotions
-Communicate music selection to cantors and choir members well in advance, ensure that they are prepared, and update the hymn board in the Church
-Lead weekly choir rehearsal, recruit volunteers for choir, recruit musicians for special liturgical celebrations, and if necessary recruit and train new cantors
-Ensure that musicians and singers who express interest in becoming involved in music ministry possess an appropriate level of musicianship and knowledge of/love for Catholic liturgy
-Coordinate liturgical services for weddings and funerals, and ensure coverage if necessary
-Create programs/worship aids for special liturgies
-Perform administrative duties such as preparing and adhering to budget, scheduling maintenance of instruments, and attending staff and liturgical meetings

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

-Bachelor's degree in music or related field strong preferred
-Practicing Catholic preferred
-Proficient in organ, piano, choral conducting and vocal coaching
-Prior experience as liturgical musician, preferably in a Catholic parish
-Knowledge of the treasury of sacred music in the Catholic Church as well as Catholic liturgical rites and Church documents on the liturgy and sacred music
-Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and collaborative skill; ability to supervise volunteer and paid members of the music ministry

If interested, please email your CV to pastor@philipandjames.org