Director of Music

Job Description St. John Neumann Catholic Church (SJN) seeks a dynamic and engaging Director of Music to provide, organize, and/or coordinate music for all weekend and Holy Day Masses and other special liturgies at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. This position reports to the SJN Pastor and is defined as Full-Time with benefits: * Meaningful work * service oriented and respectful work environment * work-life balance * generous leave, including paid FML * medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 403(b) and retirement plans. Regular Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan music selections and lead music from the piano/organ for some of the six weekend liturgies.
• Prepare, rehearse, and lead music at Holy Day Masses, funerals, penance services, and other special liturgies/services (monthly Taize Prayer, annual Lessons & Carols, concerts, etc.)
• Rehearse St. John Neumann Chorale (Sunday 9:30) and cantors (various masses).
• Coordinate with accompanists and the directors of the Women's Ensemble, Bell Choir, Contemporary Ensemble, and Hispanic Music Groups.
• Hire and rehearse professional musicians for major holidays and Taize Prayer.
• Supervise sound system operation
• Collaborate with the Coordinator of Liturgy and oversee the Music & Liturgy Assistant on planning SJN liturgies, supervising the scheduling of cantors, choirs and accompanists and maintaining the register for all Convalidation and marriages that occur at SJN.
• Oversee ongoing development of SJN singers and accompanists and recruit new musicians.
• Prepare the music department annual budget.
• Oversee the organization of the music library and volunteers who manage and catalogue the library.

• Excellent keyboard skills - piano and organ. Must play hymns and service music in a singable manner.
• Two-three years' experience working in a liturgical music environment.
• Bachelor of Music or similar experience.
• Knowledge of church liturgical music guidelines, especially as outlined by Vatican II. Must be familiar with the General Instruction of the Roman Missal and Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of vocal, choral technique, and choral conducting.
• Familiarity in working with Spanish-speaking ensembles.