Job Opportunity

Position: Coordinator of Music Ministry

Role Summary: Responsible for leading and coordinating music ministry to enhance the worship experience and sanctification of parishioners. Directs music for Saturday 5:30pm Mass, Sunday 8:30am and 10:30am Masses and coordinates music for other liturgical events, such as weddings, funerals, and holy days.
Part-time, approx. 8hrs/week. Compensation and hours based on skill level.

Primary Responsibilities
• Schedule and attend rehearsals.
• Prepare music prior to services on a weekly basis that reflects the liturgical calendar, seasons, and themes of the Catholic Church.
• Maintain personal music files, especially Mass settings and service music.
• Communicate and collaborate with the Pastor, instrumentalists, vocalists/choir members and other members of the parish on a regular basis.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• A growing relationship with Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church and a passion for supporting the Mission of St. Rita Catholic Church to care for souls by knowing, loving, and serving our God and Neighbor.
• Possess an enthusiasm to teach the essentials of liturgical music to parishioners, as well as form and direct a choir/schola.
• Experience with proven skills of music and management.
• Active Catholic or an understanding of Catholic liturgy preferred.
• Familiarity with Catholic repertoire and other sacred music, including Gregorian Chants and hymns. Willingness to learn new music.
• Strong sight-reading capabilities preferred.
• Ability to encourage the participation of the congregation through voice and gestures.
• Ability to attend key rehearsals prior to major events, such as Christmas & Holy Week.
• Willingness to work with an ensemble for specific events.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills, proactive collaboration.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, talk, sit, hear, and use repetitive motions of the hands/wrists. Lifts and moves items up to 15 pounds.

Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected] to apply.