Freelance Musician

Musician is needed in San Antonio, United States.Client: Shrine of St. Padre PioLocation: San Antonio, TXContract: Part-timeJob DescriptionEmployment Status: Part-Time Temporary (Substitute As Needed)FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)Schedule: Saturday, Sunday Masses and Holy Days of Obligation (Approx 1-3 Masses per week)Reports to: PastorSummaryThe Musician will be responsible for performing music at various parish services, including Sunday Vigil Mass and may be contracted to perform at weddings, funerals, and other liturgical events as necessary. The Musician will be responsible for animating the Sunday Liturgy and providing the musical environment. Musician is included in the rotation on an as-needed basis, with no set schedule.Must have demonstrated experience with various instruments specifically; piano, organ and/or guitar.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides musical support to prayerful environmentAssists Pastor and/or Director of Music and Liturgy in securing other instrumentalists as neededContinuously maintains professional and liturgical education through reading, workshops, classes etc.Is available to perform at special events including weddings, funerals and other events as neededAdditional ResponsibilitiesAttend all Archdiocese required training and meetings on Liturgy and MusicAttends Parish staff meetings as necessaryActively participates in all “required” attendance Parish events as directed by Pastor and/or Director of Music and LiturgyRequirementsEducation and ExperienceHigh School degree or equivalentAbility to sing with accurate pitch and rhythmAbility to play various instruments (Piano/Organ/Guitar preferred)Basic understanding of Music TheoryStrong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of staff and managementPreferred AdditionalBachelor’s degree in Music, Liturgy and/or 2 prior years’ experiencePrevious experience/knowledge of Roman Catholic Liturgy including Lectionary and SacramentaryBilingual (English/Spanish) preferredOther InformationThis is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed. The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Posted in 16 hours

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