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Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers

Coordinator of Music Ministry

Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers, Kerrville, Texas, United States, 78028

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Coordinator of Music Ministry Employment Status:

Part-time FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt (Hourly) Schedule:

variable hours (less than 20 per week) Reports to:

Pastor and/or Director of Liturgy

Summary The Coordinator of Music Ministry position is responsible for the direction of music for liturgies and other church services at the parish. Responsibilities include: organization and direction of choirs; recruiting and guiding leaders/directors, accompanists, and singers in all choirs; selection of appropriate music for all liturgies and related services; and encouragement of participation by the congregation. The Coordinator of Music will also manage the music program’s budget, including the purchase of music books and choir octavos for the parish music library, instruments, sound equipment, and accessories. This position reports to the Pastor or Vicar and collaborates closely with all clergy and Parish Pastoral Staff.

Essential Duties

Overseeing all church choirs and selection of music for all liturgies

Overseeing the music for non-liturgical services and events as regards to their appropriateness for a Catholic parish

Expanding participation and overall attendance in all Music Ministries including liturgical choir, cantors, accompanists and instrumentalists.

Fostering active participation at the liturgy through congregational singing, reflective and prayerful execution of instrumental and choral/solo musical selections.

Evaluating current musical resources, traditions, and potentially adjusting them according to the ministerial vision of the parish, pastor and clergy.

Directing rehearsals for all of the English choirs and coordinating rehearsals for Spanish choirs

Coordinating with all musicians to ensure quality continuity of musical performance when the coordinator of music ministry is not present.

Maintaining a collaborative relationship with the pastor and director of liturgy regarding music planning and liturgical planning

Overseeing the coordinator of music and musicians for private liturgies (weddings, quinceneras, funerals)

Directing the choir for at least one of the regular Saturday/Sunday Masses each weekend

Communicating with all choir members regarding liturgy outlines, upcoming events related to the choir, and any information pertinent to choir membership, especially as regards to the Archdiocese of San Antonio

Ensuring that all choir members have completed all safe environment training as required by the archdiocese

Managing and maintaining the choir music library, ensuring all copyright licensing and usage reporting to the major musical publishers (GIA, OCP, WLP, CCLI).

Managing and assuring proper maintenance of all musical instruments owned by the parish as well as the choir portion of the church sound system

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

3-5 years of experience in a Catholic Church setting preferred

Active member of a Roman Catholic parish faith community

Ability to play various musical instruments and proficient on piano and keyboard, in conducting and in singing

Bilingual preferred but not required

Ability to read standard music notation in both treble and bass clef

Knowledge of the musical requirements of the Catholic Mass

Proficient with various computer software (Microsoft Office, Music writing/editing software).

Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively

Working knowledge of basic sound system

Proven leadership or experience managing staff preferred.

Ability to prioritize and be flexible.

Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory

Education

Bachelor degree in music or a related field.

Supervision

This position does not supervise any employees. However, it does require the supervision of volunteers.

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.

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