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Musician

St Louis, MO, US, 63117-1002

Job Summary

Job Title: Cantor
Location: Immacolata Catholic Church – Richmond Heights, MO
Reports To: Director of Music / Pastor
Employment Type: Part-Time (Liturgical schedule-based)

Job Summary:

Immacolata Catholic Church, a vibrant parish in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, is seeking a dedicated and spiritually grounded Cantor to lead the assembly in sung prayer during liturgies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong vocal ability, a deep understanding of Catholic liturgical music, and a commitment to fostering active congregational participation in the Mass and other sacramental celebrations.

Job Responsibilities

  • Serve as cantor at weekend Masses, holy days, funerals, weddings, and other special liturgies as needed.

  • Proclaim the Responsorial Psalm and lead all congregational singing in collaboration with the organist or accompanist.

  • Attend scheduled rehearsals and liturgical planning meetings as required.

  • Work closely with the Director of Music to select appropriate liturgical music in accordance with Church documents and parish standards.

  • Maintain a prayerful and professional presence that supports the sacred nature of the liturgy.

  • Be familiar with the structure and flow of the Roman Catholic Mass and seasonal variations in liturgical music.

  • Assist with preparation for special liturgical seasons, including Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, and Easter.

  • Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for the worshiping community through excellent and engaging music leadership.

Job Requirements

  • Practicing Catholic with a respect for and understanding of the liturgical and musical traditions of the Roman Catholic Church.

  • Strong vocal skills with the ability to lead and encourage congregational singing.

  • Ability to read music and follow liturgical cues with precision and reverence.

  • Previous experience as a cantor or liturgical musician is strongly preferred.

  • Reliable, punctual, and committed to regular attendance for scheduled liturgies and rehearsals.

  • Willingness to undergo a background check and comply with all Archdiocesan Safe Environment policies.

At the Archdiocese of St. Louis, we believe that every job is a potential pathway to purpose. Join a community where your skills and passion align with a greater mission, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful difference for the Catholic faithful – and for the greater community – in St. Louis and 10 surrounding Missouri counties.

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Benefits

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.

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