Director of Sacred Music

General Summary: Partnering with the Pastor, the Director of Sacred Music assists in forming a community of Spirit-filled, missionary disciples of Jesus by providing, coordinating and directing song and musical accompaniment for parish liturgies and worship events in conformity with the Church's instruction, with a preeminent focus on Sunday Masses. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: • Foster a culture of worship where praising the Lord in song and living a life of whole-hearted devotion are highly valued • Deepen the liturgical understanding of the assembly through the choice of songs and occasional, on-going catechesis • Help increase regular attendance at liturgies through the quality of music selected and learned by the assembly • Select the repertoire for Sunday Masses, school Masses, and other liturgies • Recruit, train, and sustain quality cantors and musicians for the parish liturgies • Encourage and foster the development of talent, especially younger singers and musicians • Participates in planning the liturgies with the pastor and is primarily responsible for all music associated with liturgies: Sunday Masses, school Masses, Holy Days of Obligation, funeral Masses, weddings, and other worship events • Coordinate the staffing of all liturgies with competent musicians and singers • Select and maintain the musical instruments used for the liturgies • Attain copyright permission for music • Direct the preparation and execution of the electric display of words for songs and some Mass parts during Masses and other worship events • Provide liturgical formation, music education, and practical preparations for cantors, choir, musicians, and other groups • Keep current on trends in liturgy and music and serve as a resource consultant for parish staff and groups regarding pastoral music • Must attend all parish staff meetings • Formulate and adhere to an annual music ministry budget • Submit the annual music ministry budget to the business manager and finance council • Find substitutes to cover Masses while away for vacation, etc. • Continue to develop music ministry skills by taking courses/workshops and participating in conferences that are generally related to sacred music and worship music, fostering these talents in others, and the future direction of the parish. • Have a knowledge of Catholic music literature and Catholic teaching on the role of song and music in the liturgy • Possess a working knowledge of Catholic Liturgy and Sacraments, especially a familiarity with all parts of the Mass and where music is required • Be able to work well with volunteers • Enjoy working with others and building a team environment, while staying self-motivated and reaching goals as a leader • Be approachable, affable and winsome Experience in Catholic sacred music and leading others in worship preferred.