Leader of Music (15-20 hours per week)

Position Purpose:

Directs the work of the parish vocal and instrumental music groups for liturgical music at St. Henry Catholic Church in order to promote a spirit of humility in service, desire for growth in one’s music ministry, and energetic collaboration among members of the ministry.  In this cooperative effort, works to foster full, conscious and active participation of all assembled to worship through use of a variety of traditional to contemporary liturgical music.  In doing so, promotes meaningful and positive experiences of public prayer and shared sacramental life in a manner that is faithful to the Church’s guidelines on sacred liturgy.

General Responsibilities:

Employment in and by the Church is substantially different from secular employment.  Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church.  Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals, or laws of the Church or the Archdiocese, such that can embarrass the Church or give rise to scandal.  It is required that this employee be an active, participating Roman Catholic.

Job Qualifications

• Successfully complete required employment background check and Virtus training.
• Successfully complete periodic updates of these above.
• Some education in music or a minimum of three years of experience in music ministry in Roman Catholic liturgy.
• Competency with organ, piano, or other instruments.
• Familiarity with music in Roman Catholic liturgy and with Roman Catholic liturgy itself.
• Familiarity with documents on music in Catholic worship.
• Some knowledge of sound systems.
• Strong computer skills especially Microsoft Word and Microsoft Publisher
• Proficient typing skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

Mental Demands:

• Utilize good listening and communication skills (phone, written, and public speaking)
• Utilize skills involved with using a computer including word processing, databases and presentations.
• Project a professional image as musician, choir director, and cantor.
• Work well with staff, parishioners, volunteers, and the extended community in a team environment, motivating musicians to serve with humility, to grow in their ministry, and to find an experience of the divine in their ministry.
• Recruit and retain choir members and members with instruments to join music groups.
• Coordinate and implement multiple concurrent tasks.
• Plan, organize and meet deadlines.
• Be self-motivated and work with little supervision.
• Be professional, pleasant, courteous, service-oriented, and in keeping with Catholic, Christian values even when exposed to negative influences.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Keep supervisor, committees, and others informed in a timely manner
• Work under stress and remain calm and in control
• Be flexible in working a wide variety of hours, including weekends and evenings.

Please send a cover letter and resume to Father Barnes at frbarnes@sthenrycatholic.com.