Director Sacred Music

Description

St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church in Blue Springs, MO is seeking to hire a part-time Director of Sacred Music and Liturgy. The Director will have a thorough understanding of Roman Catholic liturgy and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of liturgy including recruiting and scheduling liturgical ministers. This person also serves the parish as principal musician, organist/pianist, and choir director. Working with many volunteers, the Director of Sacred Music and Liturgy is responsible for providing quality liturgical celebrations faithful to the authentic sacred music traditions of the Church. This position is part time 10-15 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Function as principal keyboardist and choir director.

• Assure all elements of liturgy are planned, available, and executed for all weekend and weekday Masses, Holy Days, weddings, funerals, first reconciliation, baptisms, etc.

• Provide music and musicians for all weekend Masses, Holy Days, and other major celebrations and sacraments.

• Direct seasonal adult choir; coordinate other choral groups.

• Train and expand available volunteer cantors and musicians.

• Maintain organ and piano in good order.

• Consult (with the assistance) on music and liturgy with parishioners and families preparing for sacramental liturgies, e.g. Weddings, Funerals, etc.

• Work with sacristan, pastor and other volunteers on the preparation of all parish liturgies.

• Work with volunteers as needed to create a prayerful Mass environment.

• Work with volunteers on the preparation of prayer services and devotions.

• Become familiar with and manage the Sound System.

• Prepare and manage the budgets for liturgy and music in collaboration with the Business manager.

Qualifications:

• Practicing Catholic with ethical standards, personal integrity, and conduct consistent with the morals and teachings of the Catholic Church. 

• Degree in music and/or liturgy; or equivalent experience.

• Knowledge of Church documents that govern and direct liturgy and sacred music.

• Ability and desire to lead and sustain a program of quality congregational singing.

• Ability to work effectively with all levels and ages of employees and volunteers.

• Able to honor and maintain confidentiality.

• Strong computer skills.

Requirements

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire