Director of Music
Location: The Church of Saint Monica, Berwyn, Pennsylvania
Reports to: Pastor
Part-time exempt with benefits. Ability to work weekends and
some nights required
All clearances and background checks required
Vision
“Seek Peace. Find Christ.”
Under the direction of the Pastor, this person will accompany the cantor and choir at the organ
and piano during weekend liturgies, praise and worship nights and praise and worship
mornings. This person will also recruit, lead or coordinate adult and children's choirs.
Responsibilities:
- recruit for, build, direct or coordinate all parish music including an adult choir and children’s
choir.
- plan, schedule, direct, coordinate, perform music which is liturgically appropriate for weekend
parish liturgies and designated liturgies (e.g. weddings, funerals) and special celebrations, (e.g.
parish feast day, Taize, Lessons & Carols, etc).
- invite/develop parish volunteers for roles in music and liturgy, e.g. cantors
- schedule volunteer and paid musicians (choirs, cantors, instrumentalists).
- develop and adhere to music and liturgy budget
- oversee maintenance of church-owned instruments
- maintain streaming/copyright licenses as it relates to music
- select hymnals/worship aids for parish
- oversee liturgical-based technology, e.g. sound system
- attend parish staff meetings and retreats
- music/liturgy-based updates to Director of Communication
- preparation of weekly binders for Lector and Celebrant
Requirements:
Our ideal candidate is a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church and a
joyful, faith-filled disciple. He/she will also possess:
- Strong knowledge of and appreciation for Catholic liturgy
- Professional competence in organ and piano
- Proficient in reading music
- Considerable vocal skills
- Wide knowledge of and competence in Catholic theology and Catholic music traditions from
Gregorian chant to traditional hymns to contemporary Catholic music, including multiple Mass
settings.
- Bachelor’s degree in Music (Master’s degree a plus)
- Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills
- Good communication skills
- Five years’ experience as Music Director for a Catholic parish or equivalent position -
Experience in conducting, directing and building adult choir
- Capability in building, conducting and directing children’s choir
Working Conditions
The church building will function as the primary space for ministry and tasks. A small office
area within the church is provided, as well as a communal workspace within the parish
office/rectory.
Physical Requirements
Some light lifting of hymnals, music books, etc.
Contact
Submit resume and salary requirements to
[email protected]
