Director of Music

Director of Music

Location: The Church of Saint Monica, Berwyn, Pennsylvania

Reports to: Pastor

Part-time exempt with benefits. Ability to work weekends and

some nights required

All clearances and background checks required

Vision

“Seek Peace. Find Christ.”

Under the direction of the Pastor, this person will accompany the cantor and choir at the organ

and piano during weekend liturgies, praise and worship nights and praise and worship

mornings. This person will also recruit, lead or coordinate adult and children's choirs.

Responsibilities:

recruit for, build, direct or coordinate all parish music including an adult choir and children’s
choir.

plan, schedule, direct, coordinate, perform music which is liturgically appropriate for weekend
parish liturgies and designated liturgies (e.g. weddings, funerals) and special celebrations, (e.g.

parish feast day, Taize, Lessons & Carols, etc).

invite/develop parish volunteers for roles in music and liturgy, e.g. cantors
schedule volunteer and paid musicians (choirs, cantors, instrumentalists).
develop and adhere to music and liturgy budget
oversee maintenance of church-owned instruments
maintain streaming/copyright licenses as it relates to music
select hymnals/worship aids for parish
oversee liturgical-based technology, e.g. sound system
attend parish staff meetings and retreats
music/liturgy-based updates to Director of Communication
preparation of weekly binders for Lector and Celebrant




Requirements:

Our ideal candidate is a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church and a

joyful, faith-filled disciple. He/she will also possess:

Strong knowledge of and appreciation for Catholic liturgy
Professional competence in organ and piano
Proficient in reading music
Considerable vocal skills
Wide knowledge of and competence in Catholic theology and Catholic music traditions from
Gregorian chant to traditional hymns to contemporary Catholic music, including multiple Mass

settings.

Bachelor’s degree in Music (Master’s degree a plus)
Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills
Good communication skills
- Five years’ experience as Music Director for a Catholic parish or equivalent position -

Experience in conducting, directing and building adult choir

Capability in building, conducting and directing children’s choir



Working Conditions

The church building will function as the primary space for ministry and tasks. A small office

area within the church is provided, as well as a communal workspace within the parish

office/rectory.

Physical Requirements

Some light lifting of hymnals, music books, etc.

Contact

Submit resume and salary requirements to

[email protected]