Director of Music (Part-Time), Holy Family Parish

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN

Holy Family Parish Nazareth

Position Description

Job Title: Director of Music

Job Status: Part- Time

Reports to: Pastor

Job Summary: The director would recruit and train volunteers for our music ministries. The director should be able to assist all those who sing in vocal technique and training.

The duties and responsibilities associated with this positions are:

• Plans all aspects of the music for the church choir; provides organ or piano accompaniment.

• In time recruit new members and handles all organizational matters.

• Plans music procures sufficient music copies as needed for choir and congregation.

• Conducts rehearsals and liturgy services as designated for assigned choir activities; arranges for a substitute when necessary.

• Works with other staff members in planning for special rites/music in liturgies relevant to their work as necessary.

• Provide prelude music prior to liturgies and is available before hand for consultation.

• Provide music for weddings and funerals held at the church if requested and available (additional per diem payment for weddings and funerals).

• Provide monthly organist schedule for Masses.

• Provide monthly hymn selections for Masses.

Additional Conditions of Employment:

Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals including maintaining a lifestyle that is in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Minimal Requirements:

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Organ Performance or Choral Directing Liturgical Music or an equivalent degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.

• Experience performing and directing music at the Catholic liturgy in a parish setting is preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH) Pennsylvania Child Abuse History and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvanias Act 153 of 2014 (at least 1 year old.) As well as attendance at a Protecting Gods Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands and arms to play musical keyboards direct music type handle feel or operate objects or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to sit talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk stoop kneel or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Indoors; noisy environment while playing the piano/organ and during choir rehearsals and performances and in a moderately quiet office setting. Our Mass Schedule is Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM. Sunday 7:00 AM 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

If you find yourself looking for a position in a parish with a small hometown please send your cover letter and resume addressed to Fr. Stokes at address listed above or email to

Required Experience:

Director