Coordinator of Liturgical Music (EX)
About The Position
St. Mark Roman Catholic Church in Fallston, MD is seeking a Coordinator of Liturgical Music. This role is a part-time position, requiring 19 hours per week. The Coordinator is a missionary disciple who views music ministry as a vital part of parish life, possessing pastoral sensitivity to Catholic liturgy and ritual, and understanding the importance of music in these celebrations. In collaboration with the pastor, the Coordinator will lead the planning, execution, and celebration of all parish liturgies, including directing, planning, and coordinating the parish music programs.
Requirements
- Practicing Catholic willing to engage in the faith life of our parish.
- Degree in Liturgy, Liturgical Music, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated vocal and keyboard/piano proficiency.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to collaborate/coordinate with parishioners and parish staff.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a member of the Parish Staff and the Liturgy Committee.
- Participate in decision-making regarding overall and liturgically specific parish direction and activities.
- Prepare and manage the music portion of the annual budget.
- Maintain the parish music library.
- Schedule regular maintenance of equipment: organ, piano, sound system, etc.
- Direct and rehearse the Parish traditional choir and contemporary group.
- Provide organ and/or piano accompaniment for Wednesday and Thursday evening rehearsals, weekly Masses (September through Corpus Christi), Saturday evening Mass, and other liturgical celebrations.
- Work with the Pastor to discern parish worship and prayer needs and to assure quality liturgical celebrations and sacramental services.
- Coordinate scheduling and training of music ministers for all liturgies.
- Provide materials and/or training for the preparation of cantors/song-leaders, musicians, and other parish-related music programs/events.
- Maintain awareness of Catholic liturgical theology and music, including contemporary praise and worship and traditional Catholic church music.
- Serve as a resource to religious education/formation staff and catechists in selecting music and planning liturgies and prayer services.
- Invite, encourage, and enhance assembly participation in the ongoing expansion of the parish music repertoire and liturgy.
- Recruit and train new members for parish music ministries.
Benefits
- Generous paid sick leave
- Employee automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
