Music Director

The Director of Music Ministries will develop a prayerful, singing assembly through celebration, preparation, and evaluation, as well as through education and personal ministry. Primary Responsibilities Planning and executing all music associated with worship, religious education, social ministry, and evangelization in the parish Perform liturgies as accompanist (organ/piano) and choir director per weekend or major feast Coordination and staffing of all other liturgies with competent musicians, utilizing other musicians as necessary Provide music or make arrangements with other musicians for weddings and funerals Coordinate all other musicians and ensure the quality of musical performance during Masses at with these people minister Coordination of weekly music rehearsals Scheduling of Cantor rotation Collaborates with the Business Manager on preparation and implementation of the Music & Liturgy budgets Execute management and effective utilization of a sound system in the church Serve as a resource on musical and liturgical matters in the parish, as well as provide catechesis to the parish at large on issues of corporate worship and musical celebration Attend parish staff meetings Designing and printing special occasion worship aids as needed Recruit, arrange, and coordinate exceptional volunteer musicians for Christmas and Holy Week/Easter celebrations Ensuring all copyright licensing and usage reporting to the major music publishers Maintain and expand the current Choral Music Library Provides a visible, accessible presence at parish events and demonstrates an interest and concern for the tastes and faith expressions of parishioners Maintains involvement in Diocesan and national networks/professional peer group Other duties as assigned by Pastor Supervisory Choir members, volunteer musicians Requirements Proficient in piano/organ, conducting, and singing Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, Publisher, Music writing/editing software such as Finale or Sibelius, social media) Exemplary communication skills (working well with adults and children alike, as well as high school students) Ability to improvise on keyboard instruments as well as read music Experience with Catholic music, traditional hymns Working knowledge of basic sound system functions 3-5 years’ work experience preferred Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be present in the parish office and choir loft/section. The employee may be required to travel to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend meetings or events. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. St. Stephen, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.