Description

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.

Requirements

Essential Duties

The Coordinator of Music Ministry responsibilities and duties include:

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
Expand participation and overall attendance in all Music Ministries including Liturgical choir, cantors, accompanists and instrumentalists.
Fosters active participation at the liturgy through congregational singing, reflective and prayerful execution of instrumental and choral/solo musical selections.
Evaluates current musical resources, traditions, and potentially adjusts them according to the ministerial vision of the parish, pastor and clergy.
Direct rehearsals for all of the English choirs and coordinate rehearsals for Spanish choirs
Coordinating with all musicians to ensure quality continuance of musical performance when Coordinator of Music Ministry is not present.
Maintain a collaborative relationship with the pastor and director of liturgy regarding music planning and liturgical planning
Oversee the coordinator of music and musicians for private liturgies (weddings, quinceneras, funerals)
Direct the choir for at least one of the regular Saturday/Sunday Masses each weekend
Communicate 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
Assure that all choir members have completed all safe environment training as required by the archdiocese
Manage and maintaining the choir music library, ensuring all copyright licensing and usage reporting to the major musical publishers (GIA, OCP, WLP, CCLI).
Manage and assure 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

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

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 to 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.

Current job openings

Coordinator of Music Ministry