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. The Director supervises the support staff and volunteers who support the music ministry and administers the record‑keeping functions of the music department.Specific Duties Plans and directs a comprehensive music program for the parishManages all aspects of the music department including music resources, communication with musicians, schedules, music ministry social events, equipment, tech, etc.Organizes all components of slide preparation and presentation used in the MassOversees sanctuary sound equipment and technical needsArranges for Mass accompanists as neededProvides encouragement, evaluation, and appreciation of all musicians and volunteersCommunicates and collaborates effectively with all those in the music department, other parish departments, and the parish generallyAccepts other responsibilities as needed and assignedMusical LeadershipPlans the music for all liturgies (using electronic resources as needed)Coordinates with and suggests to the Pastor Mass settings, hymns, and choral piecesLeads the assembly by participating in all liturgies as organist, pianist, accompanist, cantor (when needed), etc.Recruits, schedules, rehearses, and supervises all musicians for all liturgies, including all choirs (adult, youth, handbell, and Resurrection)Prepares and distributes schedules, musical teaching aids, scores, etc. in a timely manner (using electronic means as appropriate)Coordinates and provides music for weddings, funerals, and other special occasionsMaintains the knowledge and skills required to remain current and successful in the field of sacred music. 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