Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers
Coordinator of Music Ministry
Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers, Kerrville, Texas, United States, 78028
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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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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