Position: Director of Sacred Music Status: Full time, exempt Reports to: Pastor
Summary St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Gladstone, Missouri is seeking a Director of Sacred Music to recruit, assemble and lead Sacred Music for the principal Mass on Sundays. This position is full time.
Essential Duties · Recruit and assemble an ensemble for the principal Mass on Sundays. · Direct a children’s ensemble or multiple groups for youth participation in music. · Play for weekend masses, funeral masses and other liturgical events including Holy Days of Obligation. · Play the organ and train cantors for other weekend Masses.
Qualifications · Comprehensive knowledge of Sacred Music and the Church’s choral and Gregorian Chant Tradition. · Superior pipe organ skills. · Experience working with children and youth in developing musical skills. · Flexible schedule including availability on weekends and evenings. · Practicing Catholic with ethical standards, personal integrity, and conduct consistent with the morals and teachings of the Catholic Church.
St. Andrew the Apostle offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan. Paid time off includes generous Vacation and Sick leaves, plus paid Holidays. Requirements Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person training prior to hire. Apply on Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph job board. Link to job ad: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2712249/Director-of-Sacred-Music
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