Director, Music
Chesterfield, MO, US, 63017-3196
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary
Incarnate Word Catholic Church is a lively community grounded in worship, service, and fidelity to our Catholic Faith. One of the foundational elements of our parish is the celebration of the Eucharist. There are six celebrations of the Sunday liturgy each weekend, accommodating various liturgical preferences embodied in the congregation.
Incarnate Word Catholic Church is seeking a Music Director that will be responsible for planning and leading music at three of the weekend liturgies (1 on Saturday evening, 2 on Sunday morning), weddings, funerals, and other major liturgies. They will also be expected to supervise and train other musicians, choirs, and cantors as needed to support worship by the congregation. They will collaborate with other members of the parish staff in ongoing improvement of weekend liturgies and integration with the overall parish mission of Making God’s Love Visible. The position is somewhat flexible and can be offered as either full-time or part-time. Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications.
Job Responsibilities
Musical
Organist for 5pm Saturday mass and the 8:45 and 10:30 am Sunday Masses
Director of Adult Choir
- 10:30am Sunday Mass
- Weekly rehearsals with adult choir
- Recruit and Maintain membership in Adult Choir
Responsible for Cantor Program
- Recruit and Maintain membership in the program
- Provide for training of cantors
- Rehearse with cantors
Plan / Direct / Play music for Holy Days and Special Feasts as needed
Organist for Weddings and Funerals in Parish Church as needed
Recruit and Direct instrumentalists as needed
Liturgical / Pastoral
Serve in planning all seasons and feasts
Resource person in all areas of Music
- Plan Seasons of Liturgical Year
- Prepare weekly music sheet for Sunday Celebrations
- Plan music for Funerals and Weddings as needed
Organizational
Organize music for choir rehearsals, supervise music librarian
Update and curate music library
Attend parish staff meetings when scheduled
Maintain budget for Music Department, working with Parish business manager
Responsible for music files for seasons and celebrations
Job Requirements
- Past experience of successful music ministry in a parish setting is preferred.
- High proficiency in organ and/or piano (if not both, a willingness and ability to learn).
- Experience singing without accompaniment, e.g., chant or acapella.
- Experience directing a choir and offering basic vocal coaching for cantors.
- Knowledge of the patrimony of Catholic sacred music.
- Experience leading other musicians in collaboration for music at liturgy.
- Provide music for additional services during Holy Week, Christmas, holy days, sacramental celebrations funerals, and holy hours.
- Ability to collaborate with fellow parish staff in the wider work of ministering to the parish community and growing in personal holiness.
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.