Pastoral Assistant Music - Salary

Job Details Job Location: 0071 St Vincent DePaul Parish, Federal Way - Federal Way, WA 98003 Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year POSITION PURPOSE The Pastoral Assistant for Music provides liturgical and sacramental music leadership across Parish Family31, Saint Vincent dePauland Saint Theresa Parishes in Federal Way.This position inspires, organizes, coordinates, and serves as an accompanist for music for weekend and special liturgies, directschoirs as needed, recruits and trains musicians, and collaborates with pastoral staff and school music teachers tosupport a cohesive liturgical environment and formation. The PA for Music ensures that music supportsliturgical cohesion, rooted in Sacred Tradition, whichintegrates multiculturalandcontemporary musicexpressionsasappropriate. This role is both pastoral and administrative, requiring musicalproficiency(particularly singing,piano, and – ideally – organ), leadership, and collaborative skills. ESSENTIAL POSITION DUTIES 1. Liturgical Music Leadership Plan, select, and coordinate music for all Sunday Masses, Holy Days, and special celebrations across three campuses. Collaborate with pastor,parochial vicar,and pastoral staff to ensure liturgically appropriate and high-quality music. Serve as accompanist for cantors and choirs at selected Masses and special liturgies, as needed. Coordinate with families/couples approaching the parish family for funerals/weddings (or other special liturgies) to oversee the appropriate selectionof music. Select and prepare music thatcultivatesliturgical formation and cohesion, whileencouraging thefull participation of the assembly(both internal and external). Incorporate multiculturaland contemporary musicalexpressions whenappropriate, whileremainingfaithful to the prescriptions andtraditionof the Church. Coordinate accompanist assignments for all choirs and liturgies, ensureaccompanimentsupport asrequired. 2. Choir Direction and Vocal Leadership Recruit, train,supervise,and support parishfamilychoir members, cantors, and other ministers of music. Direct rehearsals andliturgiesfor choirsas neededand (whenappropriate)oversee the delegation of this responsibility to other competent musical leaders. Collaborate with school music teachers to coordinateschoolchoir participation at school and parishfamilyMasses, asappropriate. Ensure accompanists and musicians are trained, scheduled, and appropriately compensated. 3. Music Program Accompaniment, Administration & Development Develop, implement, and evaluate the parishfamilymusic program in collaboration with pastoral staff. Prepare and administer the Music Ministry budget as delegated by the Director ofLiturgy. Ensure copyright permissions, licensing, and music use fees are properly obtained. Provide accompaniment and musical support for special liturgies beyond regular Masses as needed. Coordinate theappropriate maintenancework needed for the upkeep and repair of musical instruments in the parishfamilysuch as tuning pianos and organs. 4. Collaboration & Multicultural Ministry Work with pastoral staff, consultative bodies, and multicultural ministry teams to integrate diverse musical traditions. Participate in parishfamily, regional, and Archdiocesan committees related to music and liturgy. 5. Professional Development & Other Duties Maintain musical and liturgicalproficiencythrough workshops, conventions, and professional organizations. Provide music ministry for weddings, funerals, and other celebrations, compensated separately according to parishfamilypolicy. Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission ofthe parish family. Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with a deep commitment to the Church’s mission. Proficiencyon piano and(ideally)organ; ability tosing; and ability toaccompanycantors, choirs, and assemblies. Experience directing adult, youth, and children’s choirs. Familiarity with liturgical music, multicultural repertoire, traditional and contemporary styles. Familiarity withmodern andGregorian (neumatic/square)musicalnotation. Ability to collaborate with clergy, staff, volunteers, and school personnel. Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Willingness to work evenings and weekends for liturgies, rehearsals, and parish events. Ability to pass background checks and complete Safe Environment training. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, use a computer, and play piano or organ regularly. Ability tolift upto 15 pounds occasionally. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications. Benefits Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays. medical dental vision life accidental death and disability long term disability pension 403(b) HSA FSA generous sick leave vacation holidays #J-18808-Ljbffr 4000 Archdiocese Of Seattle Payroll Svc