Church of the Holy Spirit
Organist and Music Director – Parish of Saint Joseph & Saint Mary Immaculate (Staten Island)
Introduction Saint Joseph & Saint Mary Immaculate Parish, in the Clifton neighborhood of Staten Island, is a vibrant and dynamic parish in the Archdiocese of New York, having a total weekly attendance approaching 1000. We seek to incorporate beauty, focus, and reverence to our liturgies. We are presently accepting applications for the position of full‑time Organist and Music Director.
Responsibilities
Play the organ for five weekend liturgies (Saturday 5 pm and 6:30 pm; Sunday 8 am, 10 am, and 12 noon)
Direct an all‑volunteer choir at the Sunday 10 am Spanish Mass
Direct a semi‑professional SATB choir at Sunday 12 noon English Mass (September‑June, with weekday evening rehearsal)
Abilities and Qualifications
Minimum B.M./B.A. in music, or equivalent
Ability to play organ proficiently
Ability to plan and direct choir program effectively (choral conducting)
Ability to handle Spanish liturgy as well as English liturgy (bilingual ability a plus)
Encourage and support involvement of volunteer singers and instrumentalists, as appropriate to liturgy
Ability to read, teach, and lead Latin chant
Oversee the care and maintenance of the church instruments (pipe organ and grand piano)
Maintain and expand parish music library
Use Church documents as a basis for music planning and selection
Primary Liturgical Duties
Plan the music and schedule cantors for weekend Masses
Holy Days of Obligation (up to five calendar days per year, as indicated by the Archdiocese)
Christmas Eve, Christmas Midnight, and Christmas Day
Easter Triduum (with Tenebrae)
Annual Confirmation Mass
Salary
58,000-$65,000, depending on experienceArchdiocesan benefits
Weddings, funerals, and quinceañeras extra
Appointment
Appointment to begin November 1, 2025, or by mutual agreement
Application Send resume, cover letter, and three professional references, along with any links to recordings if available, to:
Rev. Wesbee Victor, Administrator
Parish of St. Joseph & St. Mary Immaculate
463 Tompkins Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10305
As an alternative, materials may be sent electronically to Rev. Wesbee Victor, pastor@sjsmiparish.org
(Include “ORGANIST APPLICATION” in the subject heading)
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Introduction Saint Joseph & Saint Mary Immaculate Parish, in the Clifton neighborhood of Staten Island, is a vibrant and dynamic parish in the Archdiocese of New York, having a total weekly attendance approaching 1000. We seek to incorporate beauty, focus, and reverence to our liturgies. We are presently accepting applications for the position of full‑time Organist and Music Director.
Responsibilities
Play the organ for five weekend liturgies (Saturday 5 pm and 6:30 pm; Sunday 8 am, 10 am, and 12 noon)
Direct an all‑volunteer choir at the Sunday 10 am Spanish Mass
Direct a semi‑professional SATB choir at Sunday 12 noon English Mass (September‑June, with weekday evening rehearsal)
Abilities and Qualifications
Minimum B.M./B.A. in music, or equivalent
Ability to play organ proficiently
Ability to plan and direct choir program effectively (choral conducting)
Ability to handle Spanish liturgy as well as English liturgy (bilingual ability a plus)
Encourage and support involvement of volunteer singers and instrumentalists, as appropriate to liturgy
Ability to read, teach, and lead Latin chant
Oversee the care and maintenance of the church instruments (pipe organ and grand piano)
Maintain and expand parish music library
Use Church documents as a basis for music planning and selection
Primary Liturgical Duties
Plan the music and schedule cantors for weekend Masses
Holy Days of Obligation (up to five calendar days per year, as indicated by the Archdiocese)
Christmas Eve, Christmas Midnight, and Christmas Day
Easter Triduum (with Tenebrae)
Annual Confirmation Mass
Salary
58,000-$65,000, depending on experienceArchdiocesan benefits
Weddings, funerals, and quinceañeras extra
Appointment
Appointment to begin November 1, 2025, or by mutual agreement
Application Send resume, cover letter, and three professional references, along with any links to recordings if available, to:
Rev. Wesbee Victor, Administrator
Parish of St. Joseph & St. Mary Immaculate
463 Tompkins Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10305
As an alternative, materials may be sent electronically to Rev. Wesbee Victor, pastor@sjsmiparish.org
(Include “ORGANIST APPLICATION” in the subject heading)
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