Parish Director of Music

Saint Joseph Church, Somers Point - DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

Part-time (12 months per year)

The Director of Music is responsible for collaborating with clergy, staff, ministry leaders, musicians, and volunteers to plan and execute all parish liturgies.

Plans music for all parish liturgies and shares it with other musicians.

Provides music for at least two masses per weekend, most Holy Days, and the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Recruits, trains, and schedules all musicians (Cantors, Accompanists, Instrumentalists, etc.).

Communicates clearly, effectively, and regularly with clergy, staff, and musicians.

Directs choir and practices with cantors and musicians as needed.

Orders music and pew resources (Missals, Music Issue, and additional resources as necessary).

Provides guidance and implements changes in liturgical music protocol for the Seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time, and selects appropriate music as needed.

Proficiency in keyboard skills or organ skills.

Some experience in liturgical music preferred.

Practicing Catholic preferred, with demonstrated knowledge of Roman Catholic liturgy and the role of music within the liturgy.