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Contact:

Theresa Olivares
Administrative Assistant

stbernadette@nwmcp.org

Posted 7/19/2021

Job Title:

Joint Dir. of Liturgy & Music

Hours:

Full time

Parish:

St. Bernadette Parish
8200 W Denver Ave
Milwaukee, WI

Description:

Two Northwest Milwaukee Catholic parishes, Our Lady of Good Hope and St. Bernadette, are looking for a joint Director of Liturgy & Music.

The joint Director of Liturgy & Music:

~ Provides music for all liturgies, including Saturday and Sunday parish Masses, Holy Day Masses, weddings, reconciliation services, memorial services, funerals, Confirmation, First Communion, and others as directed by the pastor.

~ Works with the Director of Administrative Services to budget for Liturgy & Music.

~ Reviews and maintains copyright privileges.

~ Directs, trains, and coordinates scheduling for all choirs, as well as cantors and instrumentalists.

~ Develops orders of worship for various liturgical seasons and celebrations.

~ Attends parish staff meetings and joint Prayer & Worship Committee meetings.

~ Coordinates Eucharistic minister, lector, usher, greeter, server, and sacristan recruitment, training, and scheduling.

~ Prepares prayer intentions and announcements for weekend Masses.

~ Schedules help-out priests and substitute musicians.

Complete job description available upon request.

Requirements:

  • Relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • 2-3 years experience in a parish setting as Organist/Choir Director.
  • Organ/piano skills needed.
  • Ability to direct choirs and cantors.
  • Ability to work as a team member.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Practicing Catholic.

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