St. Rose Church

Girard, OH

Job ID#:

13583161440

Posted:

December 12, 2023

Expires:

February 10, 2024

Category:

Music Ministry

Terms:

Full-Time Employee

Experience:

0-2 Years

Education:

Undergraduate Degree

Base Pay:

$40k to $45k Salary

Send applications or inquiries to: frjordanstrosegirard@gmail.com

Job Description

Director of Sacred Music

Functions and Duties of Position:

Full Time Position

The Director of Music will be accountable for all aspects of the music ministry at Saint Rose. The Director of Music will:

Build a choral program which includes volunteer and paid singers.

Works with the School Music teacher to develop the Children's Choir, as well as music for the weekly school Mass.

From both volunteers and paid singers develop the cantor ministry, which includes training and scheduling of the cantors.

The Director of Music will have ultimate responsibility for providing music for:

all weekend and Holy Day liturgies; funerals, weddings; school Masses.

Prepares and provides music for Sunday Vespers during Advent and Lent.

Prepares and provides music for Forty Hours Devotion.

Prepares and provides music for annual Requiem and Remembrance

Hiring paid musicians that are not employees for special liturgical celebrations.

Overseeing maintenance of organ, piano and sound system in the church.

Develops and manages the music budget.

Possess good leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Position Requirements:

Practicing Catholic who desires to be a missionary disciple through helping the congregation pray through Word, Sacrament, and Song.

Respect for and knowledge of the liturgical tradition and doctrine of the Catholic Faith.

Minimum of bachelor's degree in organ/ choral conducting. Superb organ and choral skills are an absolute requirement.

Experience in directing choral music in church.

Experience in administration of music programs, managing organized choirs and working with children, youth, and adult volunteers as well as with professional musicians.

Must work well with others and have a strong work ethic.

Ability to communicate through both written and spoken word.

A team player

The Director of Music reports only to the Pastor, and is a member of the Executive Staff.

About the Employer

With the Eucharist as the center of our lives, the Roman Catholic Parish of St. Rose, Girard, Ohio, is blessed with a diversity of backgrounds and talents. Striving to live the Gospel of Jesus we look to our Patroness Saint Rose and the charism of the Dominican Order to lead lives of worship, learning, and service.

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