Director of Music​/Organist

Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church, with its rich history of providing high-quality music for the liturgy, is looking for a talented individual who can build upon the existing program. The Music Director/Organist is an active member of the parish team, and, in communion with the pastor, is responsible for the design, facilitation, and implementation of the parish liturgical music program in a manner that promotes “full, conscious, and active participation,” called for by the very nature of liturgical rites in the Roman Catholic tradition.

In collaboration with the pastor and clergy, staff members, and parishioners, the Music Director/Organist is charged with integrating music ministry into the overall parish mission, facilitating music for liturgical celebrations, cultivating an appreciation of sacred music, selecting team members to facilitate the development of the parish music repertoire, and leading liturgy(s). Additionally, the Music Director/Organist will provide organ and piano music in a professional manner for liturgies and special parish events and Sacraments, including, but not limited to weddings and funerals.

Reports To: Pastor (with administrative oversight from the Parish Manager)

Classification: Exempt, Full-Time (requires evening and weekend hours)

Salary Range: Dependent upon education, experience, and ability

Primary Areas of Responsibility:

• Lead the parish music program in accordance with the Church’s liturgy philosophy.
• Plan the Liturgical Year preferably one season in advance.
• Lead the choir, instrumentalists and the assembly at liturgies and/or select team leaders to assist in leading liturgies.
• Maintain a structure that maintains consistency within the ministry.
• Recruit, train, and develop cantors that are under the direction of the Director of Music.
• Oversee the Sound System and all the equipment associated with the Sound System, including the live streaming equipment. Ensure that the sound system is staffed whenever it is used.
• Prepare worship aids for designated celebrations or oversee the preparation of the Worship Aid by Administrative Staff.
• Consult with leaders of liturgical and social ministries on the use of sacred music in their activities, including with the Hispanic Ministry community.
  • Work with and support Hispanic Music Ministry Director to help maintain consistent, quality music at Spanish liturgies
• Provide appropriate communication to the community regarding musical forms used in liturgies, seasonal variations, or upcoming activities.
• Participate as a standing member of the Worship and Liturgy Group that meets periodically throughout the year.
• Develop and maintain an emergent library of sacred musical compositions.
• Budget and manage the musical assets and expenses of the community. Maintain an overall inventory of musical equipment, materials, etc.

• Recruit, train, direct, and supervise vocalists and instrumentalists.
• Form, rehearse, and schedule choirs, ensembles, orchestras, etc. as required.
• Select, train, supervise, and mentor music leaders (i.e. choir leaders) as required.
• Develop formal and informal communication on a regular basis with choir leaders (i.e. assistant directors).
• Develop formal and informal communication procedures that adequately inform members of upcoming events and activities.
• Instill a sense of service and stewardship within the Ministry.

• Expand working knowledge and appreciation of Catholic liturgical and musical traditions.
• Assure that parish use of music conforms to Church and diocesan directives.
• Participate and encourage parish musicians to participate in diocese wide liturgies and celebrations when feasible.
• Encourage participation in local workshops for Music Ministry participants.

• Maintain professional skills through personal practice and continuing education opportunities.
• Maintain active membership in appropriate professional societies focused on sacred music and music in liturgy.
• Attend appropriate local, regional, or national seminars or symposia on music in liturgy.

• Implement policies and guidelines for the Pastor and Parish Manager.
• With the…