Director of Music

Job Description

Job Description
St. John Neumann Catholic Church (SJN) seeks a dynamic and engaging Director of Music to provide, organize, and/or coordinate music for all weekend and Holy Day Masses and other special liturgies at St. John Neumann Catholic Church.
This position reports to the SJN Pastor.

Regular Duties and Responsibilities
-Plan music selections and lead music from the piano/organ for some of the six weekend liturgies.
-Prepare, rehearse, and lead music at Holy Day Masses, funerals, penance services, and other special liturgies/services (monthly Taize Prayer, annual Lessons & Carols, concerts, etc.)
-Rehearse St. John Neumann Chorale (Sunday 9:30) and cantors (various masses).
-Coordinate with accompanists and the directors of the Women's Ensemble, Bell Choir, Contemporary Ensemble, and Hispanic Music Groups.
-Hire and rehearse professional musicians for major holidays and Taize Prayer.
-Supervise sound system operation
-Collaborate with the Coordinator of Liturgy and oversee the Music & Liturgy Assistant on planning SJN liturgies, supervising the scheduling of cantors, choirs and accompanists and maintaining the register for all Convalidation and marriages that occur at SJN.
-Oversee ongoing development of SJN singers and accompanists and recruit new musicians.
-Prepare the music department annual budget.
-Oversee the organization of the music library and volunteers who manage and catalogue the library.

Skills, Experience, and Knowledge Requirements
-Excellent keyboard skills - piano and organ. Must play hymns and service music in a singable manner.
-Five years' experience working in a liturgical music environment.
-Bachelor's degree in music or related field.
-Knowledge of church liturgical music guidelines, especially as outlined by Vatican II. Must be familiar with the General Instruction of the Roman Missal and Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship.
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
-Knowledge of vocal, choral technique, and choral conducting.
-Familiarity in working with Spanish-speaking ensembles.

Resources at SJN include two baby grand pianos, a Rodgers organ in the church with 9 ranks of Ruffati pipes, and another Rodgers organ in the chapel.

About the Employer

St. John Neumann Catholic Church (SJN) is a parish in the Diocese of Arlington founded in 1979 to serve the people of the area under the ministry of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. Our Mission Statement is, "We the faithful of Saint John Neumann Catholic Community commit ourselves to celebrating and giving witness to the presence of God in our midst by living the Gospel to its fullest. May we do all things in the spirit of St. Francis de Sales with compassion, humility and gentleness."

SJN is a vibrant, healthy, and growing church, supported by 2900 families and over 75 active ministries, and a parish staff of 23. The congregation is culturally diverse with a spectrum of liturgical preferences and a passion for Catholic Social Teaching.