Coordinator of Liturgical Music (EX)

St. Mark Fallston Parish is seeking qualified candidates for a Coordinator of Liturgical Music . The Coordinator of Liturgical Music is a member of the Parish staff with professional preparations and pastoral sensitivity to the celebration of Catholic liturgy and ritual and the importance of music to the liturgy. In conjunction with the Pastor, they provide leadership in the planning, execution and celebration of all Parish liturgies including music leadership by directing, planning, and coordinating the parish music programs. This is a part-time, benefit-eligible position, working 24 weekly hours. Essential Functions Coordination and Administration Serve as member of the Parish Staff and the Liturgy Committee. Participate in decision-making regarding overall and liturgically specific parish direction and activities. Prepare and manage the music portion of the annual budget. Maintain the parish music library. Schedules regular maintenance of equipment: organ, piano, sound system, etc. Worship Directs and rehearses Parish traditional choir and contemporary group and provides organ and/or piano accompaniment. Rehearsals are currently Wednesday and Thursday evenings and weekly at the 9 & 11am Masses from September through Corpus Christi. Provides organ and/or piano accompaniment for Saturday evening Mass. Works with the Pastor to discern parish worship and prayer needs and to assure quality liturgical celebrations and sacramental services including (but not limited to) Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses, Holy Days of Obligation, Christmas, Easter, the Paschal Triduum, and Stations of the Cross including organ and/or piano accompaniment. Coordinate scheduling and training music ministers for all liturgies. Provide materials and/or training for the preparation of cantors/song-leaders, musicians, and other parish related music programs/events. Education/Formation Maintains awareness of Catholic liturgical theology and music including contemporary praise and worship and traditional Catholic church music. Serve as a resource to religious education/formation staff and catechists in selecting music and planning liturgies and prayer services. Invite, encourage, and enhance assembly participation in the ongoing expansion of the parish music repertoire and liturgy. Recruits and trains new members for parish music ministries. Position Qualifications Practicing Catholic willing to engage in the faith life of our parish. Degree in Liturgy, Liturgical Music, or equivalent experience. Demonstrated vocal and keyboard/piano proficiency. Strong organizational skills and ability to collaborate/coordinate with parishioners and parish staff. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Pay Range: $25.00 - $30.00, Hourly We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and vacation leave. Coordinates Materials For Liturgical Events Expert Coordinates Parish Liturgical Celebrations Expert Expert Formation of Children’s Choir Expert Microsoft Office 365 Expert Planning Parish Liturgies Expert Expert Vocal Proficiency Expert Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Monsignor Slade Catholic School, Inc.