Description
Employment Status: Part-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly) \
Schedule: Sunday 1-4 hours per week and parish events as needed (holy days, weddings, auinceaneras ,etc)
Reports to: Coordinator of Music
Benefits may include:
• 403b Retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
Summary
The Music Leader will be responsible for guiding the choirs the choirs they conduct and performing music at various parish services and may be contracted to perform at weddings and other liturgical events as necessary.
Able to sing both in English and Spanish.
Must have demonstrated experience with vocal skills and various instrument specifically; piano, organ and / or guitar.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides weekly choir practice
- Provides support to all ministry activities
- Provides musical support to prayerful environment
- Continuously maintains professional and liturgical education through reading, workshops, classes, etc.
- Is available to perform at special events including funerals and other events as needed
Additional Responsibilities
- Attend all Archdiocese required training and meetings on Liturgy and Music
- Actively participates in all “required” attendance Parish events as directed by Pastor and/ or Coordinator of Music
Requirements
Essential Functions / Requirements
- Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in music and / or relate field
- Ability to sing with accurate pitch and rhythm
- Ability to play various instruments (Piano/Organ/Guitar preferred)
- Basic understanding of Music Theory
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of staff and management
Preferred Additional
- Bachelor’s degree in music, Liturgy and/ or 3 prior years’ experience
- Previous experience/ knowledge of Roman Catholic Liturgy including Lectionary and Sacramentary
- Bilingual (English/ Spanish) preferred
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed. The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
