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Contact:

Nancy Papesh
Human Resources

humanresources@dioceseofjoliet.org

Posted 8/23/2024

Job Title:

Director of Sacred Music

Hours:

Part time

Organization:

Diocese of Joliet
16555 Weber Road
Crest Hill, IL 60403
www.diojoliet.org

Description:

St. Mary’s Catholic Church is seeking to hire a Director of Music with special emphasis on the musical leadership, coordination and formation of parish cantors, choirs, and accompanists and fostering participation in music by the assembly. Part Time with Potential of Full Time based on Skills and Experience Hours will vary, but includes all masses Please submit cover letter and resume to Chris Traub at ctraub@stmarysminooka.com and to Fr. John Honiotes at frjohn@stmarysminooka.com

Requirements:

•Commitment to personal faith and the Church •Proficient in piano and organ •Evidence of a strong background and knowledge of liturgical music and liturgy in the Roman Catholic Tradition •Bachelor of Arts degree in Music or related field •Administrative/supervisory experience preferred •Experience rehearsing vocalists and instrumentalists (individually and ensembles) •Strong planning/organizational/problem solving skills, very detail oriented •Strong communication skills for written communications and verbal interactions with volunteers, guest musicians, and all parishioners •Ability to take initiative, be a self-starter, and follow directions •Ability to learn and adhere to office procedures •Technology – demonstrations proficiency with or the ability to learn and following computer programs or web-based tools including Microsoft Office Suite, Constant Contact, Google (forms, docs, spreadsheets, etc.) •Since this is a ministerial position, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing, and must support, know and act consistently in accordance with the doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church, and with the mission, philosophy, objectives and policies of the Diocese of Joliet

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