Coordinator of Music

Description

Title:    Coordinator of Music (grade 3B)  

Position Reports To:    Director of Liturgy

Department:   Liturgy 

Hours:    Full Time (40 hours/week) Requires weekends, holidays, & some evenings

Mission: 

St. Timothy is a place where all people encounter the Holy Spirit, who animates us to live as Jesus.

Job Summary and Foundational Requirements:

In support of the mission of St. Timothy Catholic Church, the Coordinator of Music develops the vision, continued growth, and direction of music within parish Liturgies and music ministry under the supervision of the Director of Liturgy and in collaboration with the Pastor, Liturgy Department, parish staff, ministries, and volunteers. The Coordinator of Music must be well-formed in Catholic Liturgy and theology and have a mature personal spiritual life that is grounded in prayer, frequent reception of the sacraments, and solid personal moral behavior. It is imperative that the Coordinator of Music present him/herself as a steward of musical, liturgical, and pastoral sensitivity regarding the musical prayer life of the Church. 

Requirements

1. Work under the supervision of the Director of Liturgy and in collaboration with the Pastor to develop goals and objectives for the music ministry within the parish

2. Work in collaboration with the Liturgy Department and volunteer music ministers

3. Research, transcribe, compose, and/or arrange new music for Liturgies/events (Sibelius)

4. Demonstrate initiative to enhance, organize, and improve Parish life through the music ministry

5. Provide music for Parish Liturgies and other Parish events, including weekend Masses, Holy Days, School Masses, Wednesday night Masses, Healing Services, retreats, parish ministries/events, funerals, weddings, etc.

6. Responsible for choosing, arranging, and providing music that aligns with Scriptural/Liturgical text for liturgies and Parish events 

7. Maintain balance of sacred and contemporary repertoire and have a thorough understanding of the practice and implementation of both repertoires 

8. Responsible for overseeing worship aids for liturgies, Parish events, weddings, and funerals 

9. Attend and participate in Liturgy meetings, Department meetings and Parish Staff meetings

10. Oversee music ministry volunteer weekly schedule for all Parish Liturgies and events

11. Responsible for updating and maintaining necessary files for music ministry and volunteers (music notation, lyric, active vs. inactive, contact lists, Safe Environment renewal status) 

12. Responsible for renewal of copyright licenses and usage reporting to appropriate copyrighting companies

13. Responsible for scheduling, preparing, and directing Music Rehearsals 

14. Providing rehearsal resources (sheet music, audio, etc.) for music ministry volunteers 

15. Direct music ministers musically, technically, catechetically, and spiritually for Liturgies and/or special events 

16. Responsible for Adult Choir, Youth Choir and instrumental ensembles (weekly and seasonal)

17. Responsible for working with the school staff and assisting with music for School liturgies

18. Responsible for the maintenance/repair of all instruments

19. Responsible for maintaining Music Ministry webpage

20. Manage special projects as needed (recordings, Parish CD’s, etc.)

21. Recruit, support, and train volunteers to help in ministry and office as needed

22. Must possess excellent piano or guitar skills, and vocal skills, with the ability to train and coach other singers and instrumentalists accordingly

23. Answer music ministry correspondence and calls in a timely manner (emails, letters, telephone calls, etc.)

24. Keep current with all liturgical matters through professional development

25. Work with Director of Liturgy to maintain proper use and spending within music budget

26. Any task deemed necessary by the Pastor, his delegate or the Director of Liturgy

Skills and Qualifications:

1. Must be an active Catholic in good standing with the Church

2. Willingness and ability to support the mission of the Church, the Pastor, and the Director of Liturgy

3. Strong knowledge of Catholic Church teachings, Liturgy and music

4. Must have strong vocal, musical, and instrumental talent; piano or guitar preferred

5. Ability to facilitate and lead prayer through music

6. Proficient knowledge and delivery of all genres including contemporary music, hymnody, and liturgical chant

7. Proficient knowledge of music theory

8. Ability to arrange vocal harmonies and instruments

9. Desire and willingness for continual growth in knowledge of music and Liturgy

10. Education: some college education in music, liturgy, or related field is preferred 

11. Experience leading music for Masses

12. Experience leading a choir and/or instrumental ensemble is preferred

13. Strong Administrative and general office experience

14. Proficient in MS Office tools (Windows, Word, Excel, Publisher, Sibelius and general office skills)

15. Experience with music notation software (Sibelius) is preferred

16. Ability to follow direction and supervision

17. Must be a self-starter, take initiative, and have excellent work ethic

18. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task 

19. Effective communication and people skills 

20. Ability to maintain standards of confidentiality

21. Ability to work well with others as well as independently 

22. Person and schedule must be flexible

Performance

1. Job performance will be assessed after 90 days, then annually 

2. Weekly work schedule: Minimum of 40 hours, requires weekends and evenings - flexible and based on the 

needs of the Parish and Liturgy Department