MUSICIANS- Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

Employment Status: PartTime

FLSA Status: NonExempt (Hourly)

Schedule: Sunday Mass 3pm Spanish Mass / 2 hours per week

Reports to: Pastor and Pastoral Associate

Summary

The Musician/ Cantor will be responsible for performing music at 3pm Spanish Mass may include occasional special liturgies throughout the year. May be contracted to perform at weddings funerals and other liturgical events as necessary. The Musician/ Cantor will be responsible for animating the Sunday Liturgy and providing the musical environment.

Must have demonstrated experience with various instruments specifically; piano or guitar.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides musical support to prayerful environment
• Assists Pastor and/or Director of Music and Liturgy in securing other instrumentalists as needed
• Continuously maintains professional and liturgical education through reading workshops classes etc.
• Is available to perform at special events including weddings funerals and other events as needed

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend all Archdiocese required training and meetings on Liturgy and Music
• Actively participates in all required attendance Parish events as directed by Pastor and/or Director of Music and Liturgy

Education and Experience

• High School degree or equivalent
• Ability to sing with accurate pitch and rhythm
• Ability to play various instruments (Piano/Guitar preferred)
• Basic understanding of Music Theory
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of staff and management

Preferred Additional

• Previous experience/ knowledge of Roman Catholic Liturgy including Lectionary and Sacramentary
• Bilingual (English/ Spanish) required

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise as needed.

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.