Director of Music Part Time - Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica - Chicago - Vic. IV

Archdiocese of Chicago • Chicago, IL

31d • $30 - $80 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Music provides musical leadership for the parish’s liturgical celebrations, including the regular Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass, major feasts, and special liturgies throughout the year. The successful candidate will be able to accompany on piano and/or organ, direct a volunteer choir, and work collaboratively with clergy and parish staff. Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica Parish is a faith community with more than 150 years on the westside of Chicago. Led by the Servite Friars, the parish has a rich Marian tradition and boasts a diverse congregation with African American, Hispanic and White parishioners of deep faith committed to community outreach.

Requirements

• Ability to play piano proficiently; organ skills preferred.
• Ability to read music and accompany a congregation and choir.
• The parish specifically desires someone who can both read music and play by ear with the ability to adapt, in an ethnically diverse English-speaking parish that draws from traditional Catholic repertoire, as well as gospel, spirituals, or contemporary styles.
• Familiarity with Roman Catholic liturgy and worship.
• Experience directing volunteer choirs preferred.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage routine administrative tasks and event planning in collaboration with others.

Nice To Haves

• Organ skills
• Degree in music

Responsibilities

• Provide music for the Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass.
• Lead and accompany a weekly choir rehearsal.
• Select and prepare music appropriate to the liturgical season and celebrations.
• Coordinate music for Christmas, Holy Week, Easter, and other major feasts.
• Work collaboratively with the pastor and parish staff in liturgical planning.
• Recruit and support volunteer singers and instrumentalists.
• Maintain music files and choir resources.
• Arrange for substitute musicians when necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefit programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed