Music Director

Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego•Valley Center, CA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

With the cooperation and assistance of all the parish ministers, the Director of Music Ministries will support the gospel message through song and challenge the assembly to live it more fully. The Director of Music Ministries will develop a prayerful, singing assembly through celebration, preparation, and evaluation, as well as through education and personal ministry.

Requirements

Proficient in piano/organ, conducting, and singing
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, Publisher, Music writing/editing software such as Finale or Sibelius, social media)
Exemplary communication skills (working well with adults and children alike, as well as high school students)
Ability to improvise on keyboard instruments as well as read music
Experience with Catholic music, traditional hymns
Working knowledge of basic sound system functions

Nice To Haves

3-5 years’ work experience preferred

Responsibilities

Planning and executing all music associated with worship, religious education, social ministry, and evangelization in the parish
Perform liturgies as accompanist (organ/piano) and choir director per weekend or major feast
Coordination and staffing of all other liturgies with competent musicians, utilizing other musicians as necessary
Provide music or make arrangements with other musicians for weddings and funerals
Coordinate all other musicians and ensure the quality of musical performance during Masses at with these people minister
Coordination of weekly music rehearsals
Scheduling of Cantor rotation
Collaborates with the Business Manager on preparation and implementation of the Music & Liturgy budgets
Execute management and effective utilization of a sound system in the church
Serve as a resource on musical and liturgical matters in the parish, as well as provide catechesis to the parish at large on issues of corporate worship and musical celebration
Attend parish staff meetings
Designing and printing special occasion worship aids as needed
Recruit, arrange, and coordinate exceptional volunteer musicians for Christmas and Holy Week/Easter celebrations
Ensuring all copyright licensing and usage reporting to the major music publishers
Maintain and expand the current Choral Music Library
Provides a visible, accessible presence at parish events and demonstrates an interest and concern for the tastes and faith expressions of parishioners
Maintains involvement in Diocesan and national networks/professional peer group
Other duties as assigned by Pastor
Supervise Choir members and volunteer musicians