Church Organist/Pianist. Bi-lingual

Position Summary:

The Organist/Pianist is a professional with a thorough understanding of Roman Catholic liturgy. This person of faith is responsible for the effective planning, coordination, and execution of music within the liturgical celebrations of the parish.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the Pastor (or any celebrating priest), under his supervision, and with other members of the parish staff, integrating his or her own area of responsibility with the overall parish endeavor.
• Selects and plans music for us in parish liturgies.
• Provides leadership in areas related to liturgical music, e.g., selects and develops participation aids for the congregation, selects and maintains musical instruments, coordinates services and schedules of parish musicians, assures copyright permission, etc.
• Coordinates and ensures appropriate music for all parish sacramental celebrations and provides necessary consultation and assistance.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Pastor and Office Manager.

Worship:

• Provides music and musicians for all Sunday and other major celebrations.
• Acts as a consultant to parishioners for planning sacramental liturgies, e.g., weddings, funerals, baptisms, etc.

Competencies and Skills

• Is knowledgeable of, and comfortable with, Church music literature in all forms and styles for the congregation, choirs (adult, teen, and children), vocalists, and instrumentalists.  Proficiency and comfortability in both English and Spanish Liturgies and celebrations (i.e. Quinceañeras)

Description

• Is proficient in liturgical principles.
• Has thorough understanding of the musical, liturgical, and pastoral judgements which must be made in selecting music for liturgy.
• A positive personality that connects with all people and a drive to grow the music ministry.

Requirements:

• Availability for weekend Mass schedule and nights on selected Solemnities.
• Proficient in organ, piano, choral, and voice.
• Strong verbal and written communications, organizational, multi-tasking and interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must be a Catholic in good standing, VIRTUS trained, and with a clean criminal background check.