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Contact:

Roxanne Sleszynski
Office Manager

rsleszynski@stpeterdamian.org

Posted 11/20/2024

Job Title:

Directory of Music Ministry

Hours:

Full time

Parish:

St. Peter Damian Parish
109 S. Crest Ave.
Bartlett, IL

Description:

A full job description can be found on the parish website at www.stpeterdamian.org.

The Director of Music Ministry is a professional who holds specialized credentials in music and who has a thorough understanding of Roman Catholic liturgy. This person of faith is responsible for the effective planning, coordination, and execution of music within liturgical celebrations of the parish. He or she is gifted with a vision of how a local Church can develop its potential.  The Director of Music supports and promotes the Pastor's initiatives and decisions regarding the mission and operation of the Parish.

Competencies and Skills:

  • Knowledgeable of, and comfortable with, Church music literature in all forms and styles for the congregation, choirs (adult, teen and children), vocalists, and instrumentalists.
  • Proficient in liturgical principles.
  • Has a thorough understanding of the musical, liturgical, and pastoral judgements which must be made in selecting music for liturgy.
  • A positive personality that connects with all people and a drive to grow the music ministry.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent certification.
  • Training for all pastoral ministers in liturgy.
  • Availability to work nights and weekends.
  • Proficient in organ, piano, choral, and voice.
  • Strong verbal and written communications, organizational, multi-tasking and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and has a "service mindset" when working with others.
  • Able to identify and propose recommendations/solutions.

Special Directions:

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

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