Coordinator of Music

Title: Coordinator of Music (grade 3B)

Position Reports To: Director of Liturgy

Department: Liturgy

Hours: Full Time (40 hours/week) Requires weekends holidays & some evenings

Mission:

St. Timothy is a place where all people encounter the Holy Spirit who animates us to live as Jesus.

Job Summary and Foundational Requirements:

In support of the mission of St. Timothy Catholic Church the Coordinator of Music develops the vision continued growth and direction of music within parish Liturgies and music ministry under the supervision of the Director of Liturgy and in collaboration with the Pastor Liturgy Department parish staff ministries and volunteers. The Coordinator of Music must be well-formed in Catholic Liturgy and theology and have a mature personal spiritual life that is grounded in prayer frequent reception of the sacraments and solid personal moral behavior. It is imperative that the Coordinator of Music present him/herself as a steward of musical liturgical and pastoral sensitivity regarding the musical prayer life of the Church.

1. Work under the supervision of the Director of Liturgy and in collaboration with the Pastor to develop goals and objectives for the music ministry within the parish

2. Work in collaboration with the Liturgy Department and volunteer music ministers

3. Research transcribe compose and/or arrange new music for Liturgies/events (Sibelius)

4. Demonstrate initiative to enhance organize and improve Parish life through the music ministry

5. Provide music for Parish Liturgies and other Parish events including weekend Masses Holy Days School Masses Wednesday night Masses Healing Services retreats parish ministries/events funerals weddings etc.

6. Responsible for choosing arranging and providing music that aligns with Scriptural/Liturgical text for liturgies and Parish events

7. Maintain balance of sacred and contemporary repertoire and have a thorough understanding of the practice and implementation of both repertoires

8. Responsible for overseeing worship aids for liturgies Parish events weddings and funerals

9. Attend and participate in Liturgy meetings Department meetings and Parish Staff meetings

10. Oversee music ministry volunteer weekly schedule for all Parish Liturgies and events

11. Responsible for updating and maintaining necessary files for music ministry and volunteers (music notation lyric active vs. inactive contact lists Safe Environment renewal status)

12. Responsible for renewal of copyright licenses and usage reporting to appropriate copyrighting companies

13. Responsible for scheduling preparing and directing Music Rehearsals

14. Providing rehearsal resources (sheet music audio etc.) for music ministry volunteers

15. Direct music ministers musically technically catechetically and spiritually for Liturgies and/or special events

16. Responsible for Adult Choir Youth Choir and instrumental ensembles (weekly and seasonal)

17. Responsible for working with the school staff and assisting with music for School liturgies

18. Responsible for the maintenance/repair of all instruments

19. Responsible for maintaining Music Ministry webpage

20. Manage special projects as needed (recordings Parish CDs etc.)

21. Recruit support and train volunteers to help in ministry and office as needed

22. Must possess excellent piano or guitar skills and vocal skills with the ability to train and coach other singers and instrumentalists accordingly

23. Answer music ministry correspondence and calls in a timely manner (emails letters telephone calls etc.)

24. Keep current with all liturgical matters through professional development

25. Work with Director of Liturgy to maintain proper use and spending within music budget

26. Any task deemed necessary by the Pastor his delegate or the Director of Liturgy

Skills and Qualifications:

1. Must be an active Catholic in good standing with the Church

2. Willingness and ability to support the mission of the Church the Pastor and the Director of Liturgy

3. Strong knowledge of Catholic Church teachings Liturgy and music

4. Must have strong vocal musical and instrumental talent; piano or guitar preferred

5. Ability to facilitate and lead prayer through music

6. Proficient knowledge and delivery of all genres including contemporary music hymnody and liturgical chant

7. Proficient knowledge of music theory

8. Ability to arrange vocal harmonies and instruments

9. Desire and willingness for continual growth in knowledge of music and Liturgy

10. Education: some college education in music liturgy or related field is preferred

11. Experience leading music for Masses

12. Experience leading a choir and/or instrumental ensemble is preferred

13. Strong Administrative and general office experience

14. Proficient in MS Office tools (Windows Word Excel Publisher Sibelius and general office skills)

15. Experience with music notation software (Sibelius) is preferred

16. Ability to follow direction and supervision

17. Must be a self-starter take initiative and have excellent work ethic

18. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task

19. Effective communication and people skills

20. Ability to maintain standards of confidentiality

21. Ability to work well with others as well as independently

22. Person and schedule must be flexible

Performance

1. Job performance will be assessed after 90 days then annually

2. Weekly work schedule: Minimum of 40 hours requires weekends and evenings - flexible and based on the

needs of the Parish and Liturgy Department