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Base pay range $16.00/hr - $20.00/hr
Loretto School
Job Description Job Title:
Choir Director
Status:
Part time
Exemption Status:
Non-exempt
Salary Grade:
20
Department/Location:
Loretto Catholic School / Douglas, AZ
Primary Function:
Under the direction of the Pastor or other assigned manager is responsible for managing the parish choir for Sunday and liturgical celebrations. The choir director assists the pastor in ensuring that all music is appropriate and acceptable to the Catholic Church.
…Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received. (Eph. 4:1)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform as a lay ecclesial minister in support of the parish’s spiritual and pastoral mission.
Abide by Catholic principles in the employee’s professional and private life.
Develop the music program for the choir in consultation with the Pastor.
Ensure choir members are well‑versed in the liturgy and know the rubrics.
Maintain an environment of respect and solemnity at all liturgical celebrations.
Meet regularly and maintain open communication with choir members and musicians; provide training as necessary.
Recruit and form musicians and choir members as necessary.
Plan rehearsals and copy music as needed.
Provide music for accompanists.
Notify choir members of upcoming music and other notifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical/Mental Requirements Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal music and office environment.
Required activities: walking, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, hearing, carrying, and keyboarding.
Basic Qualifications
A working knowledge of, and a strong commitment to the mission of the Catholic Church; must also be a practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church.
Working knowledge of the Liturgy of the Roman Catholic Church and traditions.
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations interpersonal skills.
Exercise courtesy to fellow employees, parishioners, and the general public.
Self‑starter; well organized; able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is always a must; weekend and overtime work may be required.
Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance.
Ability to successfully pass a background, criminal history, and credit history check.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent education.
Formal training in choral conducting and experience with music in the Catholic liturgy.
Other / Preferred Skills
Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish).
Covenants of Employment Loretto is a Roman Catholic religious organization and 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.
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Employment type
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This range is provided by Diocese of Tucson. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $16.00/hr - $20.00/hr
Loretto School
Job Description Job Title:
Choir Director
Status:
Part time
Exemption Status:
Non-exempt
Salary Grade:
20
Department/Location:
Loretto Catholic School / Douglas, AZ
Primary Function:
Under the direction of the Pastor or other assigned manager is responsible for managing the parish choir for Sunday and liturgical celebrations. The choir director assists the pastor in ensuring that all music is appropriate and acceptable to the Catholic Church.
…Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received. (Eph. 4:1)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform as a lay ecclesial minister in support of the parish’s spiritual and pastoral mission.
Abide by Catholic principles in the employee’s professional and private life.
Develop the music program for the choir in consultation with the Pastor.
Ensure choir members are well‑versed in the liturgy and know the rubrics.
Maintain an environment of respect and solemnity at all liturgical celebrations.
Meet regularly and maintain open communication with choir members and musicians; provide training as necessary.
Recruit and form musicians and choir members as necessary.
Plan rehearsals and copy music as needed.
Provide music for accompanists.
Notify choir members of upcoming music and other notifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical/Mental Requirements Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal music and office environment.
Required activities: walking, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, hearing, carrying, and keyboarding.
Basic Qualifications
A working knowledge of, and a strong commitment to the mission of the Catholic Church; must also be a practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church.
Working knowledge of the Liturgy of the Roman Catholic Church and traditions.
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations interpersonal skills.
Exercise courtesy to fellow employees, parishioners, and the general public.
Self‑starter; well organized; able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is always a must; weekend and overtime work may be required.
Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance.
Ability to successfully pass a background, criminal history, and credit history check.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent education.
Formal training in choral conducting and experience with music in the Catholic liturgy.
Other / Preferred Skills
Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish).
Covenants of Employment Loretto is a Roman Catholic religious organization and 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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Religious Institutions
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