Cantor

Tucson, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our Mother of Sorrows Parish

Diocese of Tucson

Job Title: Cantor Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Department/Location: Our Mother of Sorrows Parish 1800 S Kolb Rd Tucson AZ 85710

Primary Function: Under the direction of the Director of Music the Cantor is responsible for leading the congregation in chanting and singing. This includes singing solo liturgical songs hymns chants sung Mass Parts sung prayers and sung Readings and Psalms. Services may include funerals weddings quinceañeras Holy Days and Sunday Masses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform as a Lay Minister in support of the parishs spiritual and pastoral mission;
The Cantor shall abide by Catholic principles in his/her professional and private life and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral guidelines;
Work as a team with instrumental musicians and choir members maintaining an environment of respect and solemnity at all rehearsals and liturgical celebrations;
Meet on a regular basis and maintain open communications with volunteers and other musicians and rehearse as necessary;
Respond in a timely manner usually within 24 BUSINESS hours (Mon-Fri 8AM 4PM) to written correspondence regarding liturgical celebrations scheduling or other matters from the Director of Liturgy and Music or other staff-persons at Our Mother of Sorrows Parish Office.
Attend at least one Music Minister Retreat or formation-event at OMOS each calendar year or attend a formational/educational event sponsored by another entity with prior approval of the Director of Music.
Keep rehearsal and performance areas clean and tidy; water is always acceptable in the choir area in the church and in rehearsal spaces all other food and drink is prohibited;
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain a professional appearance appropriate for the dignity of the Mass and other liturgies as described in the following:
- Men:
  - Slacks including khakis and dress-pants are appropriate
  - No jeans
  - No shorts
  - Collared Shirts are required
  - No T-shirts or tank tops
  - Close-toed shoes are required
  - No sandals or flip-flops
  - Suits Jackets Sport Coats Vests etc. are wonderful and are appropriate but are not required.
  - No hats may be worn
  - Hair and beard must be neat well-groomed and not distracting
  - Jewelry should be appropriate to the dignity of the Mass and other liturgies and never be a distraction
- Women:
  - Slacks dress-pants suits skirts and dresses are appropriate
  - No jeans
  - No shorts
  - Blouses and shirts should have a modest neckline
  - Open-toed shoes that are appropriate to the dignity of the Mass and other liturgies are acceptable.
  - Hats which appropriately match the rest of the outfit and that are appropriate for the dignity of the Mass and other liturgies are acceptable
  - No baseball caps
  - Mantillas may be worn according to the personal conviction of the Cantor but are never required
  - Jewelry should be appropriate to the dignity of the Mass and other liturgies and never be a distraction

Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity regular mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal church environment.

Required Activities: Walking sitting standing stooping reaching talking handling hearing carrying and singing.

Basic Qualifications:

Possess a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of the Catholic Church
Employ flexibility and follow direction; be a team player and be self-motivated
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency
Exercise courtesy to fellow employees parishioners and the public
Excellent communications skills
Ability to successfully pass a background and criminal history check
Clean and neat personal appearance

Education and Experience:

Vocal training and experience with liturgical music and song.

Other/Preferred Skills:

Bi-Lingual (Spanish/English)

Covenants of Employment:

Our Mother of Sorrows Parish is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values teachings and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the Zero Tolerance Policy no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the Parish/Church/School when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.

Our Mother of Sorrows ParishDiocese of TucsonJob Title: Cantor Exemption Status: Non-exemptDepartment/Location: Our Mother of Sorrows Parish 1800 S Kolb Rd Tucson AZ 85710Primary Function: Under the direction of the Director of Music the Cantor is responsible for leading the congregation in chanti...