About this opportunity
Diocese of Saint Petersburg lists this Director of Music Ministry – Full Time opportunity in saint petersburg, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Director of Music Ministry
Reports to: Pastor with reporting to Business Manager as applicable to Finance
Status: Full-time, Benefitted, Non-exempt/ Part-time position considered for the right candidate
Goals:
To develop a prayerful, singing assembly through celebration, preparation, education and
personal ministry
To build and sustain congregational song at all parish liturgies
To increase attendance at liturgies though the quality of music selected and executed
To develop a plan, in coordination with other staff and ministries, to expand choir
membership
To recruit, train, and develop cantors musically and liturgically
Duties:
Responsible for all music associated with worship
Keep current concerning developments in liturgy and music
Maintain music licensing /copyright permission for performance, reproduction and
livestreaming
Participate in planning the liturgies and be primarily responsible for music selection of all
regular, Holy Day and sacramental liturgies, as well as parish missions. Music selection should be
done and distributed on a seasonal basis for continuity within the liturgical season
Provide music and singing for Holy Days, funerals, and weddings, as well as weekend
masses.
Maintain musical instruments and arrange for professional services
Other Responsibilities:
Attend all staff and liturgical committee meetings
Formulate an annual music ministry budget for approval by Business Manager and be responsible
for managing to that budget
Arrange for substitute/supplemental musicians and provide all necessary information for payment
to the Business Manager in advance of event
Coordinate, seek talent for and/or participate in parish concerts.
Continue to develop personal and professional skills in the areas of music, liturgy and
leadership.
Qualifications and Experience:
Must be educated in, and/or have equivalent experience with Catholic liturgical
celebrations.
A Bachelor’s degree in music, or equivalent musical experience with relevant degree
Experience of at least five years in liturgical music leadership
Proficient playing organ and piano
Experience in directing music, choirs, and liturgical planning
Must be organized and keep public music areas clean and neat
Needs to have good people skills
Other:
Must complete the Diocesan Safe Environment Course
Must pass the FBI background screening through the Diocese of St. Petersburg
Must read and understand the Code of Conduct as described in the Diocesan policies and sign that they will adhere to the standards specified.
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Worksite address
saint petersburg, FL, 33739, US
Who can apply
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