Director of Music/Organist

The Music Director/Organist is an active member of the parish team, and, in communion with the pastor, is responsible for the design, facilitation, and implementation of the parish liturgical music program in a manner that promotes “full, conscious, and active participation,” called for by the very nature of liturgical rites in the Roman Catholic tradition. In collaboration with the pastor and clergy, staff members, and parishioners, the Music Director/Organist is charged with integrating music ministry into the overall parish mission, facilitating music for liturgical celebrations, cultivating an appreciation of sacred music, selecting team members to facilitate the development of the parish music repertoire, and leading liturgy(s). Parish Music Ministry With the Parish Manager and Finance Office, develop and administer a budget for Music Ministry programs. Skilled at interpersonal relationships with experience and knowledge to deal with negative situations effectively; the ability to look to the bigger picture and the core philosophy of the Ministry when making decisions; the ability to work as a team player and to encourage team building whenever possible with staff as well as designated team leaders within own Ministry.