Music Director

Catholic Diocese of Venice•Marco Island, FL

About The Position

The Music Director is responsible for music at all liturgical and non-liturgical celebrations, training and developing cantors, musicians, and choir members, and carrying out associated administrative functions. The position reports to the Pastor and is based at San Marco Parish in Marco Island, Florida. It is classified as salaried/exempt. The Music Director plans and prepares music for parish liturgies and other events in keeping with the Pastor’s preferences, accompanies services—preferably on both organ and piano—and leads weekend Masses, Holy Days, funerals, weddings, penance services, taped TV Masses, and a Christmas concert, among other events. The role also teaches contemporary and traditional music reflecting Vatican II theology and scriptural texts, and plans and leads rehearsals and performances. The Music Director recruits, trains, and develops parish musicians, maintains professional competence through regular practice, and handles administrative coordination such as publicity, music files, copyright information, and financial responsibilities. The role includes organizing and maintaining musicians’ equipment and collaborating with other Music Directors and outside contacts to develop new ideas.

Requirements

Master’s degree in music or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree with 15 or more years of experience in lieu of a master’s degree.
Must be a practicing Catholic.
Experience with liturgical music in a parish setting.
Basic computer skills.
Personal maturity and flexibility.
Appreciation for the path of discipleship.
Commitment to helping the faithful grow in understanding and appreciation of Sacred Liturgy and sacred music.

Responsibilities

Plan and prepare music for all liturgical activities in keeping with the Pastor’s preferences.
Accompany services, preferably on both organ and piano.
Lead weekend Masses, Holy Days, funerals, weddings, penance services, taped TV Masses, the Christmas concert, and other events.
Teach contemporary and traditional music reflecting Vatican II theology and scriptural texts.
Plan and lead rehearsals with cantors, choirs, and musicians for liturgies and non-liturgical concerts or performances.
Recruit, train, and develop cantors, musicians, and choir members.
Maintain professional competence through regular music practice.
Work with staff to coordinate bulletin announcements, publicity, and related communications.
Participate in monthly staff and liturgy meetings.
Maintain organized and updated music files.
Provide accurate copyright information and coordinate financial responsibilities.
Organize and maintain equipment used by musicians, including organ, piano, microphones, stands, and sound system.
Collaborate with other Music Directors and outside contacts to facilitate the growth of new ideas.
Perform other duties as assigned.