Music Director - St. Brigid - Wadsworth - Vic. I

Archdiocese of Chicago, Office of Catholic Schools•Wadsworth, IL

47d•$44,000 - $54,000

About The Position

The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's 150+ elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards. St. Brigid Parish is seeking a full-time Music Director to lead and coordinate the music ministry across our two campuses. The Music Director will play a vital role in fostering vibrant, prayerful liturgies that reflect the life of our parish community and the norms of the Catholic Church.

Requirements

Be accomplished on both the organ and the piano.
Be a trained vocalist with the ability to sing in English, Spanish, and Latin.
Be familiar with and able to operate the sound system at both campuses.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and lead music for all weekend liturgies, feast days, holy days, school Masses, funerals, weddings, Quinceañeras, and parish events.
Be accomplished on both the organ and the piano.
Be a trained vocalist with the ability to sing in English, Spanish, and Latin.
Direct and develop parish choirs and musicians, including regular rehearsals and formation.
Hold regular rehearsals for each choir led and ensure all choir members receive line-up sheets and are well-prepared.
Recruit, train, and support parish cantors and accompanists.
Provide vocal coaching and teach basic music theory.
Collaborate with clergy and liturgical teams to ensure music aligns with liturgical seasons and themes.
Supervise and support two existing musicians.
Generate and share music selections for all liturgies with lead musicians one month in advance.
Select appropriate music for school Masses and be available to provide music at St. Patrick (1st and 3rd Thursdays) and Our Lady of Humility (Fridays) when school is in session.
Contact and schedule meetings with wedding couples and Quinceañera families to help select music.
Work with the bereavement team to approve music selections and answer questions.
Maintain and organize music resources, instruments, and equipment.
Be familiar with and able to operate the sound system at both campuses.
Create worship aids and presider scripts in a timely fashion.
Attend monthly Music/Liturgy meetings.
Collaborate with the St. Patrick School music program as appropriate.
Recruit and develop new choir members, cantors, and volunteers able to serve at either location.
Ensure consistent communication and volunteer management across both campuses, including practice recordings, music distribution, and recognition.
Work with guest musicians and vocalists to help them perform at their best.