Director of Sacred Music

Reports To: PastorFLSA Status: ExemptClassification: Full‑TimeBroad Statement of ResponsibilityThe Director of Sacred Music is responsible for supporting the parish’s liturgical celebrations with Catholic music that honors Christ and nurtures the faith of participants. The Director leads and manages the music department in accordance with the liturgical standards of the USCCB and the Diocese of Grand Rapids. The Director is responsible for selecting and planning liturgical music; recruiting, training, mentoring, and scheduling cantors; and developing the adult, youth, handbell, and Resurrection choirs, as well as the instrumentalists. The Director provides music for all weekend liturgies, funerals, and weddings, as well as scheduled Holy Days. Reads material related to the profession, attends workshops and conventions, and participates in local, regional, and diocesan professional organizations, as approved and appropriateNotifies parish musicians of workshops, conferences, etc., which relate to their ministryQualificationsActive member of the Roman Catholic Church in good standing preferredKnowledge of and experience in Roman Catholic liturgy and sacred musicMusic degree preferred or equivalent experience (including music theory)Piano and keyboard proficient (and organ preferred)Vocal experience including the ability to sing with accurate pitch and rhythmExperience in directing and leading choirs of various ages and abilitiesEnthusiasm and ability to work effectively with others (parish staff, ministry members, and parishioners)Highly organized, self‑managing, project‑oriented, detail‑oriented, team player#J-18808-Ljbffr

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