Music Director

Job Description

Title: Music Director
Reports to: Pastor/Administrator
Location: St. Katherine Drexel Parish

Classification: Salaried/Exempt

Overview

The Director of Music is responsible for music at all liturgical and non-liturgical celebrations; the training, development, and preparation of cantors, musicians and choir members; and all administrative functions associated with coordinating all aspects of the parish music ministry program in accordance with diocesan policies and procedures. The music director leads worship, develops a dynamic and inspiring worship community and supports the Gospel message through song. The director of music inspires people to greater faith, hope and love in Jesus Christ through worship.

Job Responsibilities

Plans and prepares all music for all liturgical activities, in keeping with the preferences of the pastor.
Recruits, trains, and rehearses cantors, musicians and choir members, both adult and youth.
Prepares and is responsible for Music budget.
Coordinates music and normally acts as accompanist for funerals and weddings.
Teaches new music, hymnody, popular liturgical songs, and contemporary "praise and worship" selections, according to Church liturgical guidelines and norms.
Continues own personal growth and learning in the area of sacred music and creates new ways to implement that learning within the parish.
Demonstrates a passion for and love of liturgical music and works to instill that in the music ministers and parish community.
Works with staff to coordinate liturgy and rehearsal schedules, bulletin music pages and announcements, publicity, etc.
Maintains organized and updated music files.
Provides accurate copyright information and coordinates all financial responsibilities.
Organizes and maintains all equipment used by musicians including but not limited to organ, piano, microphones, stands, sound system.
Performs any other duties as directed by the Pastor.
Masters Degree in Music or related field OR Bachelors degree with 15+ years of experience in lieu of Masters degree
Must be a practicing Catholic
Experience with liturgical music in a parish setting
Personal maturity and flexibility, an appreciation for the path of discipleship, commitment to assisting the faithful to grow in understanding and appreciation for the Sacred Liturgy and sacred music

If you are interstested please apply at the link below or contact Human Resources at 941-486-4750
https://recruiting.adp.com/srccsh/public/RTI.home?r=5001106601800&c=2178107&d=DioceseOfVeniceExternalCareers&_dissimuloSSO=ajohTRLMlEc:SdMr0IaF4UkkK7eibnApg94dCYU

About the Employer

The Diocese of Venice was established by St. John Paul II in 1984 from parts of the Archdiocese of Miami, Diocese of Orlando and the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Bishop John J. Nevins was the founding Bishop and served until his retirement in January 2007. Bishop Frank J. Dewane took over all duties as the second Bishop of the Diocese of Venice in Florida in January 2007.