Co-Director of Sacred Music, St. John the Evangelist Parish

Job Description

Co-Director of Sacred Music, St. John the Evangelist Parish, Goshen, Ind.
Fr. Brian Florin, Pastor
422 S. Main St. Goshen, IN 46526
stjohncatholic.com

St. John the Evangelist Parish in Goshen, Indiana invites applicants for a full-time position of Co-Director of Sacred Music in English. We seek an excellent musician and a committed Catholic to help inspire and lead a multicultural parish of 1,000 families in participating in sacred music and in enhancing the spiritual and sacramental life of the parish. This mission would unfold under the supervision of the Pastor and alongside the Co-Director of Sacred Music for Spanish.

St. John's has a long tradition of beautiful liturgies and sacred music. We have 3 weekend Masses in English, each of which make varied use of chanted propers, antiphon hymns using the proper texts and accompanying psalm verses, Gregorian-based responsorial psalms and Gospel acclamations, Marian antiphons, classical hymnody, choral anthems and motets, Gregorian and chant-based ordinaries (including a sung Creed), and organ repertoire and improvisation. We seek someone with a deep relationship with the Lord, rooted in prayer, who will guide others into an encounter with Christ through the Church's treasury of sacred music.

Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with the pastor, parish staff, and the Co-Director of Sacred Music for Spanish to ensure that the liturgies reflect the dignity and beauty of the Roman Rite
- Plan, coordinate, and perform music for parish liturgies in English, including:
- Sunday Masses (4:30 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday)
- Holy Days of Obligation
- Solemnities
- Weddings and Funerals (with extra stipend)
- School Masses (typically Wednesday at 8:00 a.m.)
- Other important liturgical celebrations throughout the year
- Play organ accompaniment at Mass and other liturgical events (3-manual Rogers Infinity 367 digital organ), including organ improvisation
- Recruit, direct, rehearse, and schedule the adult choir and cantors
- Establish and direct a school children's choir with regular rehearsals and performances throughout the school year
- Assist in educating parishioners about the liturgy through worship aids and music selection
- Be an outstanding pastoral presence in the parish
- Other duties as assigned by the pastor

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
- A degree in sacred music or related field; or extensive experience in mining the musical patrimony of the Church
- Candidates who speak Spanish will be given particular consideration in order to coordinate with the co-Director of Sacred Music and other musicians for Spanish Masses
- Applicants with proficiency in teaching and conducting Gregorian chant and music to both adults as well as children will be given particular consideration
- An ability to draw out the musical talents within the parish

What we offer:
- A competitive salary commensurate with experience (Salary range: $50-60k)
- Flexible hours
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- A classically-inspired parochial school
- A vibrant parish staff who love the liturgy and the Catholic faith

About Goshen:
The community of Goshen, Indiana has a vibrant musical tradition that is infused into St. John's parish. Local schools and a small private liberal arts college place a strong emphasis on the musical arts, making Goshen a great place to work as a professional musician. Close proximity to the South Bend area and the University of Notre Dame presents many professional and cultural opportunities as well.

How to Apply:
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. A limited number of finalists will receive paid travel expenses to audition in person in Goshen. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and the Diocesan application for employment via The Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend (diocesefwsb.org/careers).
Any (optional) supplemental materials or recordings can be sent to the pastor, Fr. Brian Florin, at frflorin@stjohncatholic.com and the Co-Director of Sacred Music, Christian Cortes, at ccortes@stjohncatholic.com.

About the Employer

The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is a not-for-profit religious corporation empowered under Canon Law to fulfill the spiritual, educational, and charitable mission of the Catholic Church in the Northeastern portion of the State of Indiana.