Music Coordinator; Part-time

Overview

As beloved sons and daughters of God, we, the parish of Saint William, are called to proclaim, by word and deed, the Gospel of Jesus Christ, crucified and risen. By the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the grace of the Sacraments, we endeavor to lead all souls to heaven by fostering spiritual healing and equipping all people for the work of ministry.

The Music Coordinator is a part‑time position and is responsible for fostering the spiritual growth and musical talents of the parish's youth and adults. The coordinator will direct, recruit, and train children, teenagers and adults to actively participate in the liturgy through sacred music. The goal is to help them understand their role as liturgical ministers while building a foundation of vocal training, liturgical understanding, and active participation in the Catholic Mass.

The Music Coordinator reports to the Music Director and supports the director in all aspects.

We are a vibrant, growing parish seeking a part‑time Music Coordinator who is a strong servant leader with the ability to work creatively in a fast‑paced environment. The Music Coordinator will use this position to strengthen and uphold the Pastor’s vision and become an effective member of the Saint William staff.

The Music Coordinator should be committed to forming disciples in the Church while also pursuing personal and leadership growth. The coordinator should serve as a humble witness of faith and steward both personal gifts and parish resources to help build young disciples. As a collaborative team member, the coordinator will support the parish’s mission of leading people to heaven.

The Music Coordinator is a part‑time position with work requirements ranging from days, evenings, and weekends.

• Directing & Rehearsing: Plan and directs engaging weekly rehearsals. Lead the children and youth choirs during assigned weekend liturgies, and special celebrations. This includes occasionally leading the adult choirs as well.
• Mass Participation: Coordinate with the Director of Music to schedule the choir to sing at designated weekend Masses, Holy Days of obligation and other parish celebrations.
• Repertoire Selection: Choose age‑appropriate and liturgically sound sacred music that aligns with the liturgical calendar (Advent, Lent, Ordinary Time) and complies with the directives of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops regarding liturgical music.
• Music, Liturgical and Administrative Support: Provide support to the Parish Music Director in all aspects of music and choir preparation. This includes weddings, funerals and special events.
• Vocal Training: Instruct choristers on basic vocal production, sight‑reading, and the foundations of Catholic sacred music (including Gregorian chant and hymns)
• Music Instrument skills: Strong piano/keyboard skills preferred.

• Spiritual Development: Integrate faith formation into choir practices by teaching children and youth about the Mass, the readings, and the meaning behind the songs they sing.
• Cantor Development: Identify and coach youth and adult cantors to lead psalms and other liturgical acclamations.
• Music Selection: Choose age‑appropriate sacred music for children/youth that reflects the guidelines of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops document, Sing to the Lord, under the direction and in collaboration with the Parish Director of Music. Assist parish Music Director in selecting music for adult choirs, weddings and funerals when necessary.
• Collaboration: Work alongside and under the direction of the parish's Music Director, and in collaboration with youth ministry coordinator to integrate the children/youth choirs into the broader parish community.
• Sacramental Celebrations and other parish celebrations: Provide musical support preparing the Children/Youth choirs to be part of special parish celebrations, such as First Holy Communions, Confirmation, Feast of Saint Cecilia and Christmas/Sacred Triduum celebrations.
• Additional responsibilities: Serve as an accompanist or vocalist to parish funerals when is necessary.

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