Organist and Music Director

Job Description

ORGANIST/DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY - ST. MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH
St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Marshall, Michigan, is seeking an Organist and Director of Music. Our National Historic Landmark District community is committed to economic growth and innovative technology. We have a new 2021 custom Allen 3-manual drawknob organ housed in our beautifully renovated historic church with an ideal acoustic music environment.
St. Mary Church offers three weekend Masses. We are a singing church. The qualified candidate should be a skilled organist and choir director who can effectively work with cantors, instrumentalists, and adult and youth choirs. The Organist/Director of Music would collaborate closely with the pastor in support of the liturgies. We prefer a degree, or equivalent, in music or a related field, and an understanding of and respect for Catholic traditions and liturgy. Leadership and communication skills and a passion for sacred liturgy and music are essential qualities. This is a 30 hour per week (on average) position with a negotiable salary and benefits program in the range of $55,000 - $65,000 per year, commensurate with experience/qualifications/hours. Compensation is also provided for other services. Relocation expenses are negotiable for qualified candidates.
*Point of contact: E-mail resume and pertinent material to Office Manager, Mrs. Stacie Contat, St. Mary Church at stmarymarshall@aol.com (269-781-3949). Also, visit our website at www.stmarymarshall.org.

About the Employer

Roman Catholic Church. Inspire parishioners through the Word of God, private and group prayer, quality liturgical music, beautiful worship setting, service to one another and others, support of and involvement in community.