POSITION SUMMARY
The Part-Time Organist will provide music for assigned weekend Masses within the Our Lady of Fatima Family of Parishes. This role involves planning and leading music for liturgical celebrations, fostering active participation through sacred music, and collaborating with clergy, leadership, staff and volunteers to enhance worship experiences. The mission is to bring more souls to Christ through the formation of missionary disciples. The Assistant Director of Music and Liturgy reports to the Director of Music and Liturgy (DML).

REGION
Archdiocese of Cincinnati, NW-6 region including: St. Patrick (Troy), St. Mary/St. Boniface (Piqua), Transfiguration (West Milton), St. Teresa of the Infant Jesus (Covington). This area of Miami County, Ohio has charming communities and entertaining and convenient downtown environments. A growing young adult community is present, as well. There are safe and high-quality schools within the county, including those within our family of parishes: St. Patrick Catholic School (preK-8) and Piqua Catholic School (preK-8).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides organ/keyboard accompaniment for approximately two or three assigned weekend Masses within the Our Lady of Fatima Family of Parishes. Serves as substitute organist for the Director and Assistant Director of Music and Liturgy as needed. Joins the schedule of rotation to provide music for special liturgies and major solemnities and feasts throughout the liturgical year. Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES
- Practicing Catholic with a strong understanding of the Catholic Church and a passion for the faith.
- Proficiency in accompanying skills (organ preferred). Adequate experience in church music setting.
- Ability to interact with a wide range of audience members including clergy, leadership, youth, parents, staff, volunteers and parishioners.
- Attend pertinent staff and planning meetings, faith formation and team prayer days.
- Knowledge of and adherence to U.S. copyright law.
- Strong organizational, time management and creative solution-seeking skills.
- Understanding of and adherence to all aspects of Archdiocesan SafeParish standards.
- A desire to serve and to work in a team setting with a willingness to learn.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position may require evenings and/or weekend work and an unpredictable schedule. S/he will visit multiple church locations/offices throughout the week. Employees of Our Lady of Fatima Family of Parishes will have knowledge of the Catholic faith, a willingness to work for a Catholic, faith-based agency and adhere to the policies of the Catholic Church. Employees will not publicly oppose the teachings of the Catholic faith nor publicly advocate for any position in conflict with Catholic teaching, or the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This requirement includes any public speech, demonstration or writing including the use of social media or other digital technologies.

COMPENSATION
Compensation is commensurate with the candidate’s experience.
Job offer is contingent on the successful passing of BCI (background checks) and completion of the SafeParish requirements.

Send a letter of interest and resume with two professional letters of recommendation by 4/21/25:
Fr. Eric Bowman | info@stpattroy.org | 409 E. Main St., Troy, OH 45373