Associate Director of Music

Job Description

St. Vincent's is a Roman Catholic parish of approximately 3,500 families located on the corner of Auburn Rd and Wallen Rd in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.

We are a community united in Jesus Christ, under the fatherhood of Rev. Daniel Scheidt, who has been our pastor since the summer of 2013. St. Vincent's is an active and dynamic parish that supports a Catholic school (grades K - 8) and a wide range of ministries for all ages.

Associate Director of Music
This is a full-time position and is eligible for benefits.
Reports to: Director of Music
Safe Environment screening required for regular contact.
The Associate Director of Music provides support to the Director of Music in the direction of the parish liturgical music program.
The following is a list of principal duties:

Liturgy Support

o Help prepare worship aids and curate revisions for the hymnal.
o Serve as cantor or accompanist for liturgies as needed.
o Support the Director of Music in the preparation and celebration of daily Mass.
o Support and assist the Director of Music with formation and rehearsal of the youth choral programs.
o Assist with funeral and wedding liturgies as required.

Youth Liturgical Choir

o Form, recruit and direct youth liturgical choir programs grade school through high school.
o Plan choral music for the season in consultation with the music director.
o The youth choirs will provide music at the 11:00AM liturgy at least once per month during the choral season.
o Direct and conduct special musical programs which highlight the youth scholas and young musicians in the parish.

Music Office Support

o Assist with management and proper care of the resources of the Music program such as instruments, music library, copyright licensing and reporting.
o Attend church staff meetings and meetings with the pastor as requested.
o Any other tasks as assigned by the music director.

Desirable qualifications and personal attributes

o Choral training, expertise and passion for youth choral technique and pedagogy.
o Knowledge and understanding of Catholic liturgical traditions and customs.
o Willingness to support the mission of the Catholic Church.

To Apply
Please send a letter of interest and your C.V. or resume to the Music Director, Nick Bobay at: nickbobay@saintv.org

About the Employer

Our Catholic Faith is centered on the person of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. In Jesus, God reveals Himself to us fully. Through His death & resurrection, Jesus restores the relationship of mankind with the Father and offers salvation to us. Jesus founded the Church, the people of God, through whom His grace is perpetually given to the world and His unchanging teaching is handed down from generation to generation.