Posted 6/14/2022
Job Title:
Director of Music & Liturgy
Hours:
Full time
Parish:
St. Edna Parish
2525 N. Arlington Heights Road
Arlington heights, Illinois 60004
Description:
The Director of Music is a member of the Pastoral Staff and is directly responsible to the Pastor. The Director assists the Pastor with overall efforts to ensure parishioners encounter Jesus Christ through prayer, the sacraments, and worship. The scope of this role is to discern, plan, prepare and implement music opportunities for everyone in the parish.
The Director of Music & Liturgy supports parish leadership in the planning, execution and celebration of all parish liturgical celebrations, including sacramental celebrations.
Applies an appropriate balance of traditional and contemporary musical styles.
At all times the Director helps to animate the full, active and conscious participation of the assembly in divine worship.
As a member of the Pastoral Staff, the Director is expected to take an active pastoral role in the parish.
Requirements:
Education Required: Undergraduate degree in Sacred Music, Pastoral Studies, Theological Studies, or equivalent.
Experience Required: 3 years of experience participating in parish liturgical and music ministries. 3 years of experience leading congregational song, choral conducting, and at least one other musical specialization (organ, piano, guitar, voice).
Skills: Strong keyboard skills on piano (no organ) and vocal musical talent. Directing and Cantor skills are necessary
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