What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Music Ministry - Part Time position at Catholic Diocese of Lansing?
St. Mary Parish Williamston is seeking a Director of Music Ministry. This position is part-time reporting to the Pastor.
General Summary: Partnering with the Pastor in his ministry this position supports the Gospel message during the liturgy through prayerful and joyful praise and music that encourages the assembly to live the message more fully during worship.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Competent and skilled organist with vocal training preferred;
- To build and sustain beautiful music at some daily Masses and all weekend Masses;
- To deepen the liturgical understanding of the assembly through the choice of antiphons and hymns;
- To recruit, train, and sustain quality cantors for the parish liturgies;
- Coordinates the staffing of all liturgies including funerals and weddings with competent musicians and singers;
- Participates in planning the liturgies with the pastor and is primarily responsible for the music selections of all worship celebrations including funerals and weddings;
- Select and maintain the musical instruments used for the liturgies;
- Attain copyright permission for music;
- Provide liturgical formation, music education, and practical preparations for cantors/leaders of song, choral, and instrumental groups;
- Observe the condition of musical instruments and audio equipment, adjust speakers, recommend repair calls, and advise when the piano needs to be tuned.
- Understand the documents of the Church in liturgy and music and serve as a resource consultant for parish staff and groups regarding pastoral music;
- Formulate and adhere to an annual music ministry budget;
- Participate in the parish budget process;
- Continue to develop music ministry skills by taking courses/workshops and participating in conferences that are generally related to music ministry, the mission of pastoral liturgy, and the future direction of the parish.
- Regularly meet with the pastor and other key staff members, and annually meet with the pastor for performance evaluation and goal setting.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in music. B.S. in Sacred Music or Liturgical Music preferred.
Experience: Must have at least two years of experience in music ministry.
Require: Must complete our safe environment training for the protection of children and youth. Must pass a criminal background check.
Physical Demands: While performing duties, employee has to sit for long periods of time, and use hands in repetitive motion tasks. The position also requires some standing, stooping, and bending as needed. Employee is expected to work all liturgical services on weekends and several evenings per week. The position must be able to lift 25 pounds.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work of the position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.