Our Lady of the Snows is searching for a part-time Music Coordinator

OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CATHOLIC CHURCH

POSTION:Music Coordinator/Accompanist

APPOINTED BY:Pastor

RESPONSIBLE TO:Pastor

COLLABORATES WITH:Other Parish Ministers

STATUS:Exempt; Part-time; Salary

Vision:This ministry provides life and fullness to liturgical celebrations in the parish through Divine worship and music.

Primary Function:Plan and develop the music ministry of the church by working closely with the pastor and choir.

Required Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in music ministry in a church environment
• Have an understanding of the Catholic Mass and sacred liturgy
• Demonstrate a strong competency in playing the piano
• Show experience leading and mentoring choirs

Personal Characteristics:

• Enthusiasm for music as a part of sacred liturgy
• An openness for the promotion and use of sacred chant, polyphony and hymnody
• Ability to work with all age groups, respecting and fostering the diversity in music styles
• Creative, a good communicator and enjoys working in a team environment
• Enjoys working in an atmosphere of collaboration and cooperation with the leader of the faith
  community (pastor), parish staff and parishioners

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Study the readings in the missal and liturgical guide for the theme of the Mass and select suitable
  music for the choir
• Coordinate music for the weekend celebrations. Arrange for a cantor and/or accompanist for
  Saturday and Sunday Mass
• Lead weekly choir/cantor rehearsals and pre-Mass warm-up/practice sessions when possible
• Direct the choir and play the piano for Sunday Mass and special liturgical celebrations such as
  Christmas, Holy Week and Easter
• Direct or serve as the cantor and play the piano for the Saturday Mass
• Possess a willingness to improve knowledge and skills in Catholic liturgical music through personal
  study and continuing education
• Personally invite new and regular members of the congregation to join the choir
• Arrange for substitute Choir Director/Accompanist when necessary