What are the responsibilities and job description for the Music Director position at Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers?
Description
Department: Liturgy
Reports to: Pastor
Location: Saint Matthew Catholic Church, San Antonio, TX
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday as needed and evening rehearsals, and weekends as required (40 hours/week).
Position Type: Full-time
Full-Time Benefits Include
Requirements
Position Responsibilities
Department: Liturgy
Reports to: Pastor
Location: Saint Matthew Catholic Church, San Antonio, TX
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday as needed and evening rehearsals, and weekends as required (40 hours/week).
Position Type: Full-time
Full-Time Benefits Include
- Paid Holidays/Holy Days
- 403b Retirement
- 401 (a) Pension Plan
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Saint Matthew Catholic Church in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Music Director to join our vibrant parish community.
- The ideal candidate must have a passion for sacred music and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and spiritually enriching worship environment.
- This role involves coordinating volunteer musicians and choir directors, planning music for liturgical services, and ensuring that music ministry activities align with the Church's mission and values.
Requirements
Position Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate music for all weekend masses, holy days, weddings, funerals, and other parish events, ensuring a diverse and inclusive selection that caters to our bilingual community.
- Direct and oversee the parish choirs, including recruitment, rehearsal, and performance management, with a focus on fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Work closely with volunteer musicians and choir directors to schedule rehearsals, select appropriate music, and ensure high-quality performances.
- Collaborate with the pastoral team to integrate music ministry into the broader church mission, contributing to liturgical planning and community engagement initiatives.
- Manage the music ministry, including purchasing music, equipment, and other necessary materials while ensuring cost-effectiveness with administrative approval.
- Provide musical education and training opportunities for choir members and musicians to enhance their skills and participation in liturgical services.
- Stay informed about liturgical music trends and best practices, incorporating new ideas and resources to enrich the parish's musical offerings.
- Musically proficient in both Spanish and English preferred but not required as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A degree in Music, Liturgical Music, or a related field, or equivalent experience in music direction within a church setting.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate and motivate volunteer musicians and choirs.
- Proficiency in playing one or more musical instruments and a comprehensive understanding of liturgical music.
- Practicing catholic with a thorough understanding of Catholic liturgy and traditions, and a commitment to the values and mission of Saint Matthew Catholic Church.
- Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and special church events as required.