Job Description
Job Description
Music Director - St Joseph Church
St Joseph Church Music Director – Job Description
The Parish Music Director serves as a vital steward of the liturgical life of the parish, fostering prayerful worship through sacred music. This role combines musical excellence with pastoral sensitivity, supporting the spiritual life of the community through organ performance, choir leadership, and vocal ministry.
Key Responsibilities
Liturgical Music Planning & Performance
- Select and perform appropriate organ music for all scheduled liturgies :
Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 : 00 PM
Sunday Masses at 8 : 00 AM and 10 : 00 AMAll Catholic holy days of obligation and major liturgical celebrations (e.g., Christmas, Easter, Holy Week)Provide music for parish sacramental celebrations and special liturgies, including :Confirmations
First CommunionsWeddings (as scheduled)Funerals (as scheduled)Coordinate with clergy to ensure music aligns with liturgical themes and seasonal needsPolish-Language Liturgical Support (Preferred but not required)
Preferred candidates will be able to plan and perform music for the Sunday 8 : 00 AM Mass, and other special events which are celebrated in PolishFamiliarity with Polish Catholic hymns and liturgical traditions is also desired but not required
Ability to cantor or lead Polish-language congregational singing is a plusChoir Leadership
Direct and rehearse the parish choir, fostering musical growth and spiritual engagementSchedule regular rehearsals and prepare choir for Sunday and special liturgiesEncourage participation and build a welcoming, faith-filled choir communityCantor Duties (Preferred but not required)
Serve as cantor, leading the congregation in sung prayerTrain and mentor volunteer cantors if applicableAdministrative & Collaborative Duties
Maintain music library and plan selections in accordance with liturgical normsCommunicate effectively with parish staff and volunteersAttend liturgy planning meetings as requestedCoordinate with families and clergy for weddings and funerals to ensure appropriate musical selectionsQualifications
Proficiency in organ performance, with experience in Catholic liturgical musicStrong knowledge of Roman Catholic liturgical calendar and musical traditionsExperience directing choirs and / or serving as cantor preferredAbility to work collaboratively with clergy, staff, and volunteersCommitment to fostering reverent, participatory worshipSchedule & Compensation
Part-time position with required presence at all designated Masses, holy days, and scheduled sacramental liturgiesAdditional hours for choir rehearsals, planning, and special eventsCompensation commensurate with experience and scope of responsibilities