Director of Worship

Catholic Diocese of Lansing•Brighton, MI

About The Position

St. Mary Magdalen in Brighton is seeming a Director of Worship reporting to the Pastor. General Summary: As a 30-40 hour per week job, the Director of Worship aids the Pastor; In Celebrating liturgies that are joyfully reverent By providing appropriate music at carious events In guiding the prayer and devotional life of the parish. Key Responsibility Areas: Acts 2:42 states: “They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to the prayers.” The Director of Worship ensures that “the breaking of the bread” and “the prayers” are taken seriously and are integral aspects of parish life at St. Mary Magdalen. The Breaking of the Bread Music Ministry - Collaborate with the Pastor to form and lead a team of musicians/choir that will enhance and elevate all worship events and experiences at the parish . Liturgical Ministry - Collaborate with the Pastor and other key stakeholders in liturgical planning and celebration in order to deliver a joyfully reverent and beautiful liturgical experience. The Prayers Pastoral Ministry - Collaborate with the Pastor to form and lead a team of parishioners in order to build up the prayer and devotional life of the parish. Primary Duties In each of those Key Responsibility Areas, The Director of Worship is responsible for a number of Primary Duties, specifically: Music Ministry Direct recruitment, training, scheduling and lead the musicians/choir for Sunday Masses, retreats, praise and worship nights, youth events, etc. Select appropriate songs and form playlists for Masses and other events Collaborate with the Pastor regarding musical styles and liturgical seasons Form and lead a children’s choir Be available for funerals and weddings as they are scheduled or find coverage Facilitate an atmosphere of worship in all liturgical settings Liturgical Ministry Participate in liturgical planning meetings Collaborate effectively with the liturgical coordinator Research and advise the pastor on the rubrics for liturgical celebrations according to the Roman Missal, Rite Books, and the GIRM Adhere to all liturgical norms as promulgated by the Diocese of Lansing, the USCCB, the Code of Canon Law, and the Vatican Develop a strong working relationship with the Diocesan Office of Worship Pastoral Ministry Recruit, train, schedule, and lead the Encounter Team, parishioners who assist with: Prayer Ministry Particular devotions (First Friday, Divine Mercy, etc.) Days of Adoration Praise and Worship nights Speaker series, classes, or workshops Parish Mission Hold retreats for parishioners Direct and expand Eucharistic Exposition/Benediction Pray with and for the parish Collaborate with the Director of Evangelization and Catechesis Other duties may be assigned to the Director of Worship at the discretion of the Pastor.

Requirements

Embrace the mission, vision, and values of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church
Register as a parishioner at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church
Work well within groups and teams as both a leader and participant
Be familiar with a wide range of musical styles
Be familiar with a wide range of Catholic spiritualities and devotions
Be familiar with liturgical documents and able to advise the Pastor accordingly
Be a disciple of Jesus Christ
Organized, dependable, and punctual
Able to work with and troubleshoot technology
Energetic and passionate
Strategic and growth-oriented
Expertise in music, spirituality, and liturgy
Exceptional communication skills
At least two years experience in leading worship
Proficiency in multiple instruments

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification, preferably in Liturgy, Music, Pastoral Ministry, or a related field

Responsibilities

Direct recruitment, training, scheduling and lead the musicians/choir for Sunday Masses, retreats, praise and worship nights, youth events, etc.
Select appropriate songs and form playlists for Masses and other events
Collaborate with the Pastor regarding musical styles and liturgical seasons
Form and lead a children’s choir
Be available for funerals and weddings as they are scheduled or find coverage
Facilitate an atmosphere of worship in all liturgical settings
Participate in liturgical planning meetings
Collaborate effectively with the liturgical coordinator
Research and advise the pastor on the rubrics for liturgical celebrations according to the Roman Missal, Rite Books, and the GIRM
Adhere to all liturgical norms as promulgated by the Diocese of Lansing, the USCCB, the Code of Canon Law, and the Vatican
Develop a strong working relationship with the Diocesan Office of Worship
Recruit, train, schedule, and lead the Encounter Team, parishioners who assist with: Prayer Ministry Particular devotions (First Friday, Divine Mercy, etc.) Days of Adoration Praise and Worship nights Speaker series, classes, or workshops Parish Mission Hold retreats for parishioners Direct and expand Eucharistic Exposition/Benediction Pray with and for the parish
Collaborate with the Director of Evangelization and Catechesis