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Contact:

Kathy Jaeckels
Director of Finance

kathyj@st-alphonsus.org

Posted 11/10/2022

Job Title:

Director of Music and Liturgical Coordinator

Hours:

Full time

Organization:

St Alphonsus Congregation
5960 West Loomis Road
Greendale, WI 53129
www.st-alphonsus.org

Description:

The Director of Music and Liturgical Coordinator is a disciple of the Lord who is comfortable speaking of their lived love of God and the Church and has a spirit of evangelization and mission. This position’s primary responsibility is to ensure excellent liturgy and sacraments all while supporting the values of the Church and Her mission to evangelize all peoples. The ideal candidate is a professional who is deeply rooted in a personal understanding and appreciation of the Roman Catholic faith and its musical and liturgical tradition. The Director is responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of music within the many parish liturgies, celebrations, and events. This position reports to the pastor. Please see https://www.st-alphonsus.org/parish/joinourteam.cfm for the complete job description.

Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: K: Knowledge 1. Practicing Catholic able to fully participate in the Sacramental Life of the Church 2. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required, Masters preferred. 3. Three years’ experience coordinating Catholic liturgy and directing music required. 4. Knowledge of the Roman Missal, lectionary, liturgical year, liturgical norms and regulations, and liturgical tradition and practice. 5. Working knowledge in MS Office products. 6. Must have a valid driver’s license for the State of Wisconsin. S: Skills 1. Professional working attitude and collaborative approach. 2. Strong verbal and written communications skills. 3. Strong organizational skills. 4. Performance skills for organ, piano, and voice required. Performance skills with other musical instruments a plus. 5. Ability to lead, conduct and develop choirs A: Abilities 1. Ability to multitask and prioritize. 2. Ability to make decisions, attentive to details, and troubleshoot. 3. Ability to maintain confidentiality. ADA Physical Requirements:  The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods; use hands; reach with hands and arms.  Close vision required for paperwork and computer.  Able to utilize computer keyboard, monitor, and telephone.  This role functions in an office environment and uses standard office equipment.  Ability to lift 20 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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