Choir Director Organist

Job Description

Organist / Choir Director
St. Mary's Visitation Catholic Church - Byron Center, MI
St. Mary's Visitation Catholic Church, is seeking a part-time Choir Director/Organist to direct and accompany the choir for Holy Mass. The ideal candidate is a skilled organist and choral director, with cantoring experience and knowledge of the Roman Catholic liturgy including Gregorian chant, polyphony, and modern/contemporary liturgical forms. Annual compensation to commensurate with experience, Weddings and Funerals to be stipend additionally. If interested, please email cover letter and resume to Fr. Christopher Derda at frderda@comcast.net
Job Summary
Part-Time Organist/Choir Director- St. Mary's Visitation Catholic Church
Job Responsibilities
• Prepare and lead music for the Sunday and holy day liturgies on a regular basis.
• Accompany and lead weekly rehearsals of the choir.
• Willingness to work with people to train for participation as cantors, and choir members.
• Actively seek to recruit choral members.
• Provide additional services when necessary for Holy Week, Christmas, Sacraments, Funerals, Weddings, etc.
Job Requirements
• Active member of a Catholic Faith Community.
• Degree in music or equivalent experience.
• Required: Proficient piano, organ, choral, and vocal skills.
• Cantoring experience and knowledge of the Roman Catholic liturgy.
• Knowledge of Gregorian chant and polyphony styles of music preferred.
Relationship Requirements
• Willingness to work with the Pastor and choral members to foster the music ministry of the parish.
• Great communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

About the Employer

We wish to engage all people and families in our area in a process of evangelization or re-evangelization to become active disciples of Jesus Christ who live a full, practical, and joyful Catholic life. We are focused on inviting, welcoming and engaging all in a personal relationship with Christ. As such, engaging children, youth and their parents in the mission of a personal commitment to discipleship is essential!