Director of Worship

St. Mary Magdalen in Brighton is seeming a Director of Worship reporting to the Pastor.

General

Summary:

As a 30-40 hour per week job, the Director of Worship aids the Pastor;

• In Celebrating liturgies that are joyfully reverent
• By providing appropriate music at carious events
• In guiding the prayer and devotional life of the parish.

Key Responsibility Areas:

Acts 2:42 states: "They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to the prayers." The Director of Worship ensures that "the breaking of the bread" and "the prayers" are taken seriously and are integral aspects of parish life y Magdalen.

The Breaking of the Bread

• Music Ministry - Collaborate with the Pastor to form and lead a team of musicians/choir that will enhance and elevate all worship events and experiences at the parish.
• Liturgical Ministry - Collaborate with the Pastor and other key stakeholders in liturgical planning and celebration in order to deliver a joyfully reverent and beautiful liturgical experience.

The Prayers

• Pastoral Ministry - Collaborate with the Pastor to form and lead a team of parishioners in order to build up the prayer and devotional life of the parish.

Primary Duties

In each of those Key Responsibility Areas, The Director of Worship is responsible for a number of Primary Duties, specifically:

Music Ministry

• Direct recruitment, training, scheduling and lead the musicians/choir for Sunday Masses, retreats, praise and worship nights, youth events, etc.
• Select appropriate songs and form playlists for Masses and other events
• Collaborate with the Pastor regarding musical styles and liturgical seasons
• Form and lead a children's choir
• Be available for funerals and weddings as they are scheduled or find coverage
• Facilitate an atmosphere of worship in all liturgical settings

Liturgical Ministry

• Participate in liturgical planning meetings
• Collaborate effectively with the liturgical coordinator
• Research and advise the pastor on the rubrics for liturgical celebrations according to the Roman Missal, Rite Books, and the GIRM
• Adhere to all liturgical norms as promulgated by the Diocese of Lansing, the USCCB, the Code of Canon Law, and the Vatican
• Develop a strong working relationship with the Diocesan Office of Worship

Pastoral Ministry

• Recruit, train, schedule, and lead the Encounter Team, parishioners who assist with:
  • Prayer Ministry
  • Particular devotions (First Friday, Divine Mercy, etc.)
  • Days of Adoration
  • Praise and Worship nights
  • Speaker series, classes, or workshops
  • Parish Mission
• Hold retreats for parishioners
• Direct and expand Eucharistic Exposition/Benediction
• Pray with and for the parish
• Collaborate with the Director of Evangelization and Catechesis

Other duties may be assigned to the Director of Worship at the discretion of the Pastor.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Director of Worship must:

• Embrace the mission, vision, and values of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church
• Register as a parishioner y Magdalen Catholic Church
• Work well within groups and teams as both a leader and participant
• Be familiar with a wide range of musical styles
• Be familiar with a wide range of Catholic spiritualities and devotions
• Be familiar with liturgical documents and able to advise the Pastor accordingly
• Be a disciple of Jesus Christ

The ideal candidate for the Director of Worship is:

• Organized, dependable, and punctual
• Able to work with and troubleshoot technology
• Energetic and passionate
• Strategic and growth-oriented

The ideal candidate for the Director of Worship possesses:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent certification, preferably in Liturgy, Music, Pastoral Ministry, or a related field
• Expertise in music, spirituality, and liturgy
• Exceptional communication skills
• At least two years experience in leading worship
• Proficiency in multiple instruments

To apply for the position, please submit a cover letter and resume to the online application.