JOB DESCRIPTION ST. MONICA CONGREGATION Position Title: Director of Music and Lituray Status: Full-time, Exempt (40 hours per week, including weekends, evening rehearsals and meetings) Department: Worship Reports to: Pastor ‘The Director of Music and Liturgy is responsible for enriching the worship life of the parish community. This employee is a professional with advanced training in music and/or liturgy, has a thorough understanding of Catholic liturgy and is a leader who possesses the skills and talents to enhance worship through the varied expressions of liturgical music. The Director of Music and Liturgy will creatively and energetically encourage the assembly to live the gospel message, as well as the parish theme of "One Family in Christ,” by enabling and coordinating liturgical music for the worshiping assembly, vocal ensembles, cantors, instrumentalists, accompanists and others in music ministry. Primary Function of this Position ‘As a member of the pastoral staff, the Director of Music and Liturgy plans, coordinates, and implements strategies to enhance all liturgical celebrations. S/he is responsible for overseeing the coordination of all liturgical ministers and all aspects of parish music. S/he is the principal musician for all parish liturgies as well as weddings and funerals. Principal Duties and Responsibilities * Coordinate and/or provide music and musicians for all weekend liturgies, other major celebrations, weddings, funerals, etc. ‘+ Oversee the planning and implementation of all areas of prayer & worship ‘Work with the Worship Committee Serve as parish contact person/consultant regarding any liturgical matters—including the planning for any sacramental liturgies + Assure availabilty of resources and supplies required for meaningful and liturgically correct worship + Provide liturgical formation, music education, direction and practical preparation for cantors/leaders of song, and all choral and instrumental groups * Provide a visible, accessible presence at parish events and demonstrates an interest and concem for parishioners ‘+ Establish, demonstrate and promote effective working relationships among all parish musicians, liturgical ministers and presiders ‘+ Demonstrate good public relations both within and beyond the parish and is involved in Archdiocesan networks and professional peer groups ‘* Prepare and manage budget for parish liturgy and music program Work with administrators, teachers, volunteers and students associated with both the School and Child and Youth Ministry Programs to develop meaningful and appropriate liturgical celebrations + Maintain and upgrade musical repertoire of parish community, music library and all copyrights as needed* Maintain own expertise and currency in the developments in liturgy and music * Work cooperatively with staff in the area of evangelization * Perform above duties, plus others which may be assigned by the Pastor Performance Standards Play for three parish Masses per weekend Coordinate music for various musicians; update them on liturgical matters Direct or oversee all Choirs Incorporate parishioners’ instrumental and vocal talents into liturgies Recruit members for all areas of parish music and liturgical ministries Meet with couples to discuss and plan wedding music Maintain parish instruments Foster congregational singing Supervise and assist volunteer coordinators of liturgical ministries (e.g. Eucharistic Ministers, Servers, Lectors, Ushers, Sacristans, etc.) in training and implementation of these ministries ‘* Establish and train liturgy planning teams as necessary; provides supervision and serves as a resource ‘+ Provide Orders of Worship when needed Sustain and supervise liturgical environment Collaborate with Pastoral staff and Worship Committee Qualifications ‘+ Bachelor's Degree in music or liturgy or related field is required «Master's degree in related field is preferred * 3-5 years related work experience is preferred ‘* Mastery of the organ and piano is required + Ability to manage and direct a variety of choirs * Strong knowledge base and interest in utilizing a broad liturgical music spectrum ‘* Demonstrated ability to create an inclusive and welcoming environment with focus on building the level of parishioner involvement and talent sharing * Ability to work with other professional musicians on guitar, strings, homs, etc. * Ability to sing and lead song * Sense of pastoral ministry + Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate well with staff and parishioners ‘+ Knowledge of computer programs needed in this field * Demonstrated organizational and administration skills as related to time/resource management, scheduling, budgeting, etc. ‘+ Roman Catholic in good standing Essential Job Functions Position requires ability to stand, walk and sit for extended periods of time. Also requires use of hands and feet to play musical instruments and lifting up to 10 pounds. Must be able to speak and hear. Must be able to tolerate loud noises.