Coordinator of Liturgy and Music

Job Description

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the coordination and implementation of liturgical rites and liturgical positions. This position is also responsible for the development, scheduling, and selection of music for liturgies and parish functions. Evening and weekend hours are a necessity of this position.

Actions required to be consistent with Culture and Values:
• Explore Potential: Nurture and challenge the God-given potential and gifts in others so they translate their own potential into action and reach the hearts of even more people through missionary discipleship.
• Connect to Inspire: Connect with each individual person and ignite their desire to accomplish the vision and mission of the Church.
• Embrace People's Hearts: See Christ in all who are served and treat each person with respect and honor with positive regard and appreciation for all individuals.
• Empowered to Act: Take personal responsibility for diocesan mission, vision and culture with a personal desire for accountability to reach souls for God.
• Nurture Abundant Life and Growth: Actively nurture life and growth of each individual with a desire to cultivate their own ability to inspire discipleship in others. Cultivate leaders and teams outside of their comfort zone in their personal journey of discipleship actions.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge
> Bachelor degree in liturgy, music or related field (Master's preferred); or equivalent experience required.
> Must be a practicing Catholic, a member in good standing of a Catholic Parish, and be single, ordained, a professed religious or in a sacramental marriage and have a strong faith commitment, dedicated to the Gospel values and living a life of prayer and service.
> In-depth knowledge of Catholic liturgies, especially the celebration of Mass and the required rites through the liturgical year.
> Working knowledge of all desktop applications included in the Microsoft Office Suite and various web applications.
> Musical knowledge and keyboard proficiency is helpful.

Skills & Abilities
> Personal initiative and motivation to work in a self-directed environment a must.
> Ability to recruit, motivate, and manage teams of volunteers with pastoral sensitivity.
> Ability to communicate clearly through electronic, written, and verbal means.
> Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
> Ability to discern and maintain confidentiality when needed.
> Capable of obtaining proficiency in electronic applications needed for scheduling and media projection in various locations.
> Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
> Ability to plan ahead to meet upcoming liturgical requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:
"Embrace the mission and vision of the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay and St. Bernard Catholic Parish and work in accordance with Catholic Social Teachings and the moral and ethical values of the Catholic Church."

1. Attend staff meetings, retreats, seminars and small group discussions where faith is discussed.
2. Attend diocesan functions that pertain to areas of liturgy and music.
3. Coordinate all aspects of liturgical rites:
> Pastorally implement liturgical guidelines as prescribed in official Church documents and by the Diocese of Green Bay.
> Assist in the planning of sacraments (baptism, first communion, etc.)
> Select appropriate music for the celebration and the musical talent available.
> Coordinate funeral and wedding liturgies with families within the guidelines provided by the diocese.
4. Oversee all aspects of liturgical ministries:
> Identify, encourage, and assist in recruiting liturgical volunteers.
> Develop and implement training of liturgical volunteers.
> Maintain accurate online liturgical schedule for lay liturgical ministers and ensure that all necessary positions are filled.
> Assist in writing prayers of the faithful for weekend liturgies.
5. Provide proper liturgical environment through cooperation of Art & Environment Committee.
6. Fulfill administrative duties:
> Maintain liturgical resources for reference.
> Order liturgical supplies.
> Train and oversee volunteer sound and media technicians.
> Work with supervisor to develop annual budget for liturgy and music.
> Monitor monthly expenses versus budgeted amounts.
> Comply with and fulfill the requirements of Protecting God's Children Program.
7. Administer the music program:
> Schedule all musical ministers for weekend liturgies and special liturgies.
> Select music for all liturgies that will encourage full and active participation of the congregation, choir, and musicians.
- Selected music should reflect and enhance the correct liturgical setting.
- Collaborate with pastor/pastoral leader, choir director and ministers in musical selections.
> Collaborate with all involved with liturgical events.
> Supervise maintenance of all musical instruments.

8. Continue professional development:
> Seek opportunities to attend meetings and workshops for liturgy.
> Seek opportunities to extend musical skills.
> Maintain personal spiritual development and renewal.

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Physical/Visual/Mental Demands:
Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Use of cleaning solutions.
Standing for periods of time.
Some bending, crawling, and kneeling required to prepare audio and environment for liturgies.
Exposure to dust, odors, oil, incense, and noise.

Typical Working Conditions:
Normal office and sanctuary environment.
Weekend and evening hours are required.
Normal business hours are needed to meet with staff and parishioners.
Working hours will be in consultation with Pastor/Pastoral Leader.

Nature of Supervision Received:
Position requires the ability to work independently, to accomplish specific tasks assigned, and meet various deadlines.

Judgment Exercised/Decisions Made:
Decisions are generally routine in nature with some deviations. Recommends procedural improvements for performing duties in most efficient and effective manner. Reports any and all unsafe conditions found to Supervisor.

Financial Responsibility:
In conjunction with Business Administrator, develops budget and reviews invoices for this area.

About the Employer

Guided by the Holy Spirit and in communion with the Catholic Church, we help people become disciples of Jesus Christ by developing a loving, personal relationship with God and each other.