What are the responsibilities and job description for the Musician - Pianist position at Catholic Diocese Of Fort Worth?
Position: Pianist
Date Revised: August 28, 2025
Reports to: Director of Music
Location: St Ann Catholic Church
100 SW Alsbury Blvd
Burleson, Texas 796028
www.fwdioc.org
The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
General Position Summary: This individual should be an experienced pianist and should possess the ability to communicate with music team.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Pianist for Sunday 1pm Mass and may include other days as necessary
- Interacts with parishioners, present at parish events
- Maintain the level of knowledge and skills required for the position
- Participate in diocesan-sponsored training, attend workshops, conferences and classes
- Provide encouragement, evaluation and appreciation to musicians
Supervision Given and/or Received:
Minimal to moderate
Internal Contacts:
- The Diocese, Pastors, Priests, Principals, Business Managers, and employees
External Contacts:
- Parishioners, diocese vendors, local, state, and federal agency representatives, and auditors.
Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:
- Ability to accept work interruptions while still remaining focused on duties
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance and up to 60 pounds with assistance
Travel Requirements:
- Infrequent travel, by car, may be required to Diocese Parishes and/or schools
Education and Experience Preferred:
- Practicing Catholic in Good standing with the Catholic Church
- Has outstanding skills as an pianist repertoire to a high professional standard and maintain that standard through regular practice and continuing education; able to improvise
Knowledge and Skills Preferred:
- Demonstrated aptitude for adaptability and flexibility
- Ability to meet deadlines and follow directives from Director of Music in a timely manner
- Ability to receive, understand, retain, and complete verbal and written task
- Ability to work independently as well as in teams
- Ability to provide excellent customer service and work efficiently with staff, clergy, religious, and laity
- Ability to work well with people from a diverse variety of audiences
- Excellent organization, prioritization, and communication skills
FLSA Designation: Non Exempt, Occasional, 5 hours per week
