Director of Music Ministry Job at Archdiocese of Chicago in Evanston

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St. John XXIII

806 Ridge Ave.

Evanston, IL

Description :

Director of Music Ministry St. Nicholas Church Classification : Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to : Pastor

Works in collaboration with St. Mary Church's Director of Music Ministry

Salary : Commensurate with experience

St. John XXIII Parish in Evanston, IL, is searching for a new Director of Music Ministry for our St. Nicholas Church. St. John XXIII Parish is a diverse, dynamic, multi-ethnic community striving to be the Body of Christ in worship, celebration, and outreach. Active in issues of social justice, we treasure and nurture our liturgy as the source of and the nourishment for our actions in the world.

At our parish, we carry with us a long tradition of assembly singing and participation in the liturgy, and we embrace two principal language groups : English and Spanish. We seek a Director of Music Ministry to journey with us and to foster and support our liturgies, primarily by planning and providing music of diverse styles for weekend liturgies and sacramental celebrations; working with parish volunteer cantors, choir members, and instrumental musicians; and collaborating with the Pastor, the Director of Music Ministry at our St. Mary Church site, the parish staff, and the Liturgy Commission.

Because we do not have an organ, we are looking for someone with strong piano skills. Requirements include experience and formation in Catholic liturgy and music (Bachelor’s or Master’s in Music, Liturgy, or related area preferred); experience participating in a parish music ministry; experience in choral direction and leading congregational song; strong piano skills; weekend and Holy Day availability; and the ability and willingness to work in liturgies in both English and Spanish. Fluency in both English and Spanish is strongly preferred.

Send cover letter, resume, and at least two professional references to Art Roggow, Operations Director, at aroggow@archchicago.org and copy Fr. Jean-Philippe Lokpo, Pastor, at kklokpo@archchicago.org.

Or, apply through the form below.

About the Job

• Motivates full and active participation in parish music ministry and worship.
• Responsible for planning, conducting, coordinating, and evaluating a vibrant bilingual / multicultural ministry.
• With the Pastor, Director of Music Ministry at St. Mary, and Liturgy Commission, oversees the development and implementation of the parish’s liturgical life.
• Provides liturgical music at scheduled Masses on weekends and Holy Days, at parish sacramental celebrations (First Communion, Confirmation, and First Reconciliation), and at occasional seasonal liturgies.
• Coordinates and / or works with the English and Spanish adult choirs, cantors, and instrumentalists to ensure that all liturgies are scheduled, well planned, and vibrant; provides training and formation for music ministers and musicians.
• Collaborates with the St. Mary Music Director and Liturgy Director in recruiting volunteers; strives to involve newcomers and a broad spectrum of parishioners.
• Helps plan appropriate music for parish funerals and is available as a pianist / cantor as requested.
• Provides music for parish weddings and quinceañeras as requested (fees for these services are determined by the Music Directors, Operations Director, and Pastor, and are extra compensation).
• With the St. Mary Music Director and Liturgy Director, serves as a liaison among the pastor, liturgical ministers, and the parish staff in organizing liturgies.
• In collaboration with the parish administrative staff, plans, purchases, and / or prepares worship aids / song booklets for liturgies and celebrations; manages the parish music copyright and licensing programs.
• Ensures that the music ministry and its ministers comply with the guidelines for Protecting God’s Children for those who minister with and to children in accordance with the Archdiocesan policies.
• Attends and participates in regular staff meetings.
• This job involves seeing, hearing, comprehension, and speaking 50-100% of the time, and walking / standing, lifting up to 20 lbs, climbing / stooping / kneeling, and hand / finger dexterity 0-24% of the time. Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees to perform the essential job functions.

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