St. Bernadette Roman Catholic Church in Scottsdale has an opening for a Director of Sacred Music. This full-time position is responsible for all parish music programs. Salary is based on education and experience, benefits included. This position reports to the Pastor.

Responsibilities Include: providing musical accompaniment or choir direction for all liturgies: Weekends, Holy Days, Weddings and Funerals; plans and conducts music rehearsals; responsible for hiring, and supervising all accompanists; directs and trains all cantors as well as adult and children choirs.

Requirements Include: must be an active member and in good standing with the Roman Catholic Church; possess a love for liturgical chant and a strong understanding of the liturgy; be familiar with the Parish Book of Chant, Graduale Romanum/Simplex, Simple English Propers and contemporary Catholic music; proficiency required in organ, and preferred in piano/keyboard as well as basic guitar; knowledge of group vocal techniques for adults and children; must have excellent organizational and communication skills.

Special Opportunity: Must be positive, energetic, desire to share our rich liturgical music heritage with others and be a self-motivator; we are designing a new cruciform style church with a special emphasis on organ and vocal acoustics; experience in organ design is a strong plus.

A complete job description is available. Applications are available in the Parish Office at St. Bernadette’s. To apply, please send or e-mail cover letter and resume to:

Deacon Al Homiski
St. Bernadette Roman Catholic Parish
16245 North 60th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

ahomiski@saintbernadette.org cc: frrossa@saintbernadette.com

Phone: 480.905.0221
Fax: 480.905.0249