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Contact:

Geriann Gentile
Business Manager

ggentile@ourladyofhopechurch.com or office@ourladyofhopechurch.com

Posted 10/21/2021

Job Title:

Music Coordinator/Organist

Hours:

Part time

Parish:

Our Lady of Hope Catholic Mission
9711 W. Devon Ave.
Rosemont, IL

Description:

Primary responsibility is to plan music and provide musical accompaniment for Masses and other special parish celebrations.

Duties include:

1. Responsible for music for assigned weekend Masses.

2. Practice music with choir and cantors.

3. Responsible for scheduling practice sessions with choir, as necessary.

4. Provide music for special parish celebrations.

5. Create music worship aids.

6. Available to play for funerals and weddings as requested, extra stipend provided.

7. Assist the Mission Director with the Mary, Seat of Wisdom's Music Director, if needed, in the area of general planning of the music program.

Requirements:

Education Required: High School, College degree preferred.

Experience Required: Proven training in music accompaniment on organ and/or other instruments, an understanding of Catholic liturgy.

Skills Required: Proficient knowledge and experience in piano, organ and voice.

Other Required: Expected to direct, practice and lead all parish choir and cantors.

Special Directions:

Internal Candidates (existing employees) – Please complete the subject field of your email with the following: “Internal Candidate – Job Title – Full name”

External Candidates - Please complete the subject field of your email with the following: “Job Title – Full name”

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