Director of Music

Job Description

I. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Position Title: Director of Music
Location: St. Jude Catholic Parish, 5353 McFarland Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46237
Status: Full-Time
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Ministry Operations

II. POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Director of Music is responsible for collaborating with clergy, staff, and volunteer musicians to plan and execute parish liturgies and music. The Director develops and directs musicians to provide leadership on Sundays and other special liturgies that will lead parishioners to full, conscious, and active participation in liturgical celebrations.

III. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/DELIVERABLES

• Administer a multifaceted music program including planning, budgeting, scheduling and timely communication with clergy, staff, and volunteer musicians
• Oversee scheduling of musicians for Sunday, Holy Day, and other special liturgies
• Develop and implement strategies for continuously improving congregational participation in the liturgy
• Develop specific choirs/ensembles and cantors for liturgies
• Oversee the development of a Children's Choir and encourage youth participation in the Music Ministry
• Prepare worship aids for special liturgical celebrations, as directed by pastor
• Select music for liturgical celebrations
• Review scripts for special celebrations (e.g. Holy Week) and execute as prescribed
• Ensure compliance with copyright laws and licensing procedures
• Maintain choir library and musical resources, as needed
• Collaborate with the Church Audio/Visual Ministry to establish robust processes for communication of pertinent liturgical and musical information for weekend/Holy Day Masses and special events
• Collaborate with the Communications Coordinator to ensure accuracy of information on the parish website and other electronic media, and to advertise/promote elements of the Music Ministry, as appropriate
• Approve music selections for funeral and wedding liturgies, coordinate parish instrumentalists and vocalists when requested, and approve any non-parish musicians
• Participate in Parish Staff and Ministry Team meetings

IV. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
• Must possess a strong commitment to the Catholic faith and a passion for sharing the faith with joy and enthusiasm
• Must possess a working knowledge of the Roman Missal/Order of the Mass
• Must demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate in a team environment with peers and adult volunteers
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Must demonstrate strong time management skills, including capability to prioritize work and meet deadlines

V. EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor Degree (or greater) in Liturgy or Music preferred
• Capabilities in chorale direction, instrumental (including piano and organ), and vocal preferred
• Practical experience of 5+ years in a pastoral setting preferred

VI. WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Office space provided, with flexibility to work remotely, as necessary/appropriate
• Night and weekend work required, in support of Sunday / Holy Day Masses and other special liturgical functions

About the Employer

Parish Website: www.stjudeindy.org
Registered Families: ~1500
School Size: ~475 students

Mission Statement: We are Called, Nourished, and Sent to be intentional disciples of Jesus Christ.