Music Coordinator

Boerne, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Part-time

Description

FLSA: Part -Time / Non- Exempt / Hourly Paid

Reports to: Director of Liturgy

Position Summary:

The Music Coordinator fosters the faith life of the parish through music and song facilitated through several parish choirs encouraging full active and conscious participation in liturgical celebrations. This role requires collaborating with other parish music leads to coordinate music for all parish liturgies and events while maintaining the integrity of Catholic liturgical norms and traditions. The Music Coordinator reports to the Director of Liturgy and Ministries for continuity in the celebration of the Liturgical Year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Liturgical Music Leadership

Work with current lead musicians to implement a schedule of leads and choirs for all Masses to include weekend daily Holy Days of Obligation and all special liturgical events throughout the year. Ensure all Masses are appropriately scheduled for music particularly when regular music leads are unavailable.

Work with lead musicians to ensure that liturgically appropriate music is selected for all weekend Masses Holy Days of Obligation and special liturgies (e.g. Christmas Easter Triduum funerals weddings anniversaries baptisms and other special occasions).

Select music appropriate to the liturgical season and readings in collaboration with the Liturgy Committee.

Ensure music aligns with Catholic doctrine and enhances congregational participation.

Choir and Music Ministry

Coordinate adult and childrens choirs including working with lead musicians to schedule weekly and special rehearsals and performances.

Recruit train and mentor cantors accompanists and other music volunteers.

Maintain choir rosters and ensure compliance with Safe Environment policies.

Proactively develop and integrate music liturgy throughout the Parish.

Administrative

Maintain musical instruments and sound equipment.

Ensure copyright compliance and manage music resources.

Create worship aids and coordinate with AV teams for projection or printing of music.

Collaboration and Communication

Hold monthly meetings with lead musicians and Director of Liturgy and Ministries to ensure effective communication with all those involved in the liturgical needs of the parish.

Work closely and collaboratively with parish staff faith formation leaders clergy and ministries.

Actively participate in staff and liturgy committee meetings.

Coordinate music and music consultation for parish ministries and events.

Collaborate with schools music instructor and Principal for Childrens Mass and other special school music occasions.

Collaborate with elementary and teen faith formation program directors to provide special summer programs and/or camps.

Work Schedule

This position is part time with a schedule of up to 25 hours per week.

Work hours may be flexible from week to week in order to meet the needs of the parish and school at the direction of the Pastor.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Strong commitment to the mission of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and be in full communion with the Catholic Church.

Positive communication skills verbal and written.

Minimum three years experience leading music ministry in a Catholic Parish.

Strong knowledge of Catholic liturgy and music traditions.

Strong proficiency in organ piano and vocal performance.

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.

Required Experience:

Part-timeDescriptionFLSA: Part -Time / Non- Exempt / Hourly PaidReports to: Director of LiturgyPosition Summary:The Music Coordinator fosters the faith life of the parish through music and song facilitated through several parish choirs encouraging full active and conscious participation in liturgica...