Director of Sacred Music and Organist

Overview

St. Mary Parish
231 Washington Ave.
Urbana, OH 43078

Responsibilities:

• Plan and provide music appropriate to liturgical seasons and celebrations, including 3 weekend Masses, Holy Week, Holy Days, and other important parish occasions.
• Plan and conduct weekly rehearsals (September – May) for Adult Choir.
• Lead and accompany Assembly and Choir on organ.
• Manage and continue developing adult and children’s choirs.

Qualifications:

• Proficient organist with good improvisational skills.
• Proficient cantor with ability to self-accompany.
• A degree in organ, sacred music, or equivalent professional experience.
• Knowledge of Catholic liturgy and sacred music traditions.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

This is a part-time position. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Weddings and funerals provide additional compensation. The organ is a Walker three manual electronic. Piano is not available nor used for any liturgies.

Please email your resume, cover letter, and (if possible) video links demonstrating organ and vocal skills to:

Employees of St. Mary Parish will have knowledge of the Catholic faith, a willingness to work for a Catholic, faith-based agency and adhere to the policies thereof. Employees will not publicly oppose the teachings of the Catholic faith nor publicly advocate for any position in conflict with Catholic teaching, or the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

This requirement includes any public speech, demonstration or writing including the use of social media or other digital technologies.