Director & Educator of Sacred Music

**Job Title:** Director & Educator of Sacred Music

**Salary**: $50,000-$68,000 Commensurate with education and experience

**Reports to:** Pastor

**FLSA Status**: Exempt (Salaried)

**JOB SUMMARY**

Serve as Bishop Flaget Catholic School Sacred Music Educator and Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Choir Director, adhering to the Liturgical Guidelines of the Diocese of Columbus and of the Parish, to both teach at the school 3 half days a week and to provide musical accompaniment for all liturgical and Para liturgical ceremonies, including, but not limited to parish weekend liturgies, weddings, funerals, holy days, penance services, youth group monthly services, Confirmation, First Communion and to cooperate in providing occasional and reasonable liturgical music at other times.

**ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**

1. Teach Sacred Music (chant notation, music of the Mass, Catholic hymnody) to students in grades 2-6.

2. Direct the music for the school Mass weekly, cantoring, or leading students to cantor.

3. Direct, recruit, develop and rehearse with adult choir, and organize the Christmas only children’s choir.

4. Following Diocesan policies for Liturgical music, choose and implement music for Liturgies.

5. Research, review, and order new music for choir; Maintain accompaniment folders.

6. Develop Cantor Program, train new cantors, and re establish Schola.

7. Compile and duplicate liturgy planners and cantor schedules for all liturgies.

8. Arrange for any work necessary for organ and piano tuning, as needed.

9. Oversee programs for Midnight Mass, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil and other special occasions.

10. Procure copyright and prepare music for reprint as needed.

**WEDDINGS**

1. Schedule individual meetings with bridal couples to select music, cantor, and instrumentalist.

2. Compile music for cantor and instrumentalist.

3. Schedule rehearsals with cantor and instrumentalist.

4. Approve all music requested to be performed by musicians outside the parish.

**FUNERALS**

1. Provide accompaniment for all funerals, organized by Office Manager.

2. Contact cantor.

3. Provide music in folder for cantor.

4. Rehearse with cantor and instrumentalist, if needed.

**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required: Compliance with BCI&I background checks and completion of Protecting God's Children program prior to

beginning employment; actively practicing Catholic.

Education: Master’s Degree is preferred, or Bachelor’s Degree with Choir/Liturgical experience.

Experience: Minimum 2 years parish music/choir experience is required. 1 year experience in school setting preferred.

Job Related Skills: Familiarity with Catholic liturgical music documents\* and Catholic liturgy required; proficiency in organ and keyboard skills. Familiarity of the Liturgical Guidelines of the Diocese of Columbus with principles and dimensions of the Catholic faith formation; proven administrative skills including interpersonal relations, conflict resolution, visioning and planning, budget preparation and collaborative minister.

Interpersonal Skills: The ability to work with others in a collaborative team environment.

\*Familiarity with The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), specifically Chapter II: The Structure of the Mass, Its Elements, and Its Parts and Chapter III: Duties and Ministries in the Mass Sacrosanctum concilium, specifically Chapter VI: Sacred Music Musicam sacram and Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship https://archden.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/USCCB-Sing-To-The-Lord.pdf

For your application to be considered, apply here AND send a cover letter to Kymm Davis at **[email protected]**

Pay Range: $50,000 - $68,000 per year