Assistant Children

Diocese of Allentown • Hamburg, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist with rehearsal and direction of the Children's choir. The assistant will help to sing and accompany the choir during prelude selections and liturgy. The position could evolve into a greater role within the overall parish music ministry that would entail additional playing for weekend Masses as well as directing one or more choral groups, with a focus of trying to increase participation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in music or equivalent professional experience preferred, combined with intermediate to advanced organ and/or piano proficiency.
• Should have a good understanding of music theory, vocal techniques, and choral literature.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, adults, and children.
• Experience performing and directing music at the Catholic liturgy in a parish setting is preferred.
• Prior experience teaching or working with children preferred.
• Must be able to read sheet music and possess good vocal skills.
• Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Act 153 of 2014 (at least 1 year old.)
• Attendance at a Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.

Nice To Haves

• Guitar playing skills would be most helpful as well.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Organist with the Children's choir for Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday services, including helping to choose and prepare music for choir binders.
• Direct and help accompany during the 20-30 minute prelude prior to the start of Mass-primarily helping to sing the soprano parts.
• Attend and rehearse with the Children's choir approximately 7 Sundays prior to Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday.
• Rehearse with the choir after 10:45 AM Sunday mass; from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Music Director and/or Pastor, which might include but not be limited to sharing the playing of regular Sunday and other Masses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level