Director of Liturgy and Music

Job Description

Job Overview:

A vibrant Catholic community of 850 households on a university campus in central Wisconsin is looking for the right person to be the Director of Liturgy and Music.

Requirements

- A living faith in Jesus Christ and the ability to share that faith with others.
- A mature understanding of the Catholic faith.
- A Bachelor's Degree in Music or related field required; Master's Degree and/or experience preferred.
- Readiness to get certified as a Liturgist if degree is not in Liturgy.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in the use of technology for communicating.
- A willing and compassionate team player.
- Able to manage a very variable work schedule that will include evenings and weekends while keeping close to 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

- Directs all parish worship, including the planning of liturgical seasons and sacramental celebrations.
- Serves on parish staff and parish Leadership Team. The parish is engaged with the Divine Renovation model of parish renewal.
- Recruits, trains, and schedules all music ministers (cantors, accompanists, instrumentalists) and participates as an accompanist or cantor regularly at liturgy.
- Coordinates all liturgical ministers: presiders, lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, servers, musicians, sacristans, and ushers. Must have a working understanding of each of these ministries and be prepared to recruit and train new ministers.
- Provides leadership and assistance to the parish Sacred Worship Committee, the Art and Environment Committee, the Music Selection Committee, and the ad hoc Liturgical Season Planning Committees.
- Oversees the aesthetic decor and cleanliness of the worship space, the provision of sacred vessels and vestments, the maintenance of instruments, sound system, and liturgical resources.
- Prepares and manages the Sacred Worship budget in conjunction with the Sacred Worship committee.

For a more detailed description go to: https://holyspiritstevenspoint.org/employment-opportunities

About the Employer

We are 850 Catholic families located in the middle of UW Stevens Point. Our Mission Statement is: Disciples of Christ United in Worship, Welcoming to All, Working for Justice and Peace.