Director of Music, Full-Time

Under the leadership of the clergy, the Employee exercises an important ministry that reaches out to the staff, choir members, members of the parish, and the community.The Employee agrees to recognize and facilitate the pastoral dimension of this position.The music ministry will involve the Employee as an educator and the principal musician of this parish. As a musician, the Employee will be diligent in preparation and performance, and will cooperate with others to provide and enable the highest possible standard of worship in this parish.The Employee and the Employer agree to meet regularly to facilitate collegiality in the music ministry.It is understood that a variety of traditions and styles in organ, choral and congregational music may be appropriate for the liturgical services, and that the use of a variety of instruments may be expected. EMPLOYEE’S RESPONSIBILITIESProvide organ music and direct the choir(s) at the three (3) Masses regularly scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays and shall select appropriate organ and choral music for each service.Provide organ music and direct the choir(s) at all services, as directed by the Employee’s supervisor. “THE EMPLOYEE SHALL BE DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO THE PASTOR”.Be responsible for the purchase of all music and music supplies, and the hiring of a substitute musicians. In the event that photocopying of music becomes necessary for appropriate purposes, the Employee, on behalf of the Employer, shall first obtain all necessary permissions and authorizations prior to any such reproduction of copyrighted materials.Attend regularly scheduled meetings of staff, liturgical staff and, upon reasonable notice, attend such other committee meetings as may be necessary.Report to the Pastor on the condition and needs for the maintenance of the parish’s musical instruments.