Description : Coordinator of Music. Company : St. Timothy Roman Catholic Parish Mesa. Location : United States

Description:

Title: Coordinator of Music (Grade 12)

Position Reports To: Director of Music

Department: Liturgy

Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week/salary exempt) requires weekends, holidays and some evenings

The Coordinator of Music will support the Director of Music with the vision, continued growth, and direction of music within parish liturgies and music ministry for the purpose of bringing all people into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. The Coordinator of Music must be well-formed in Catholic liturgy and theology and have a mature personal spiritual life that is grounded in prayer, frequent reception of the sacraments, and solid personal moral behavior.

Requirements:

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  Work collaboratively with the Director of Music, Director of Liturgical Ministries, the Pastor, and volunteer music ministers in a manner that reflects commitment to the team and an expectation of excellence.
• Provide music for weekend, holy day and special liturgies, or events as assigned and needed (funerals, weddings, retreats, youth ministry events, Healing Services, parish missions, etc.).
• Assist with cultivating a culture of prayer within the workplace and among volunteer music ministers.
• Research, transcribe, arrange, and/or compose new music for liturgies/events.
• Coordinate scheduling of music ministry volunteers for parish liturgies and events.
• Coordinate and accompany seasonal youth choir.
• Assist with coordination of seasonal instrumental ensemble.
• Attend planning meetings and rehearsals, including department meetings and weekly music rehearsals.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining necessary files (music notation, lyric, and volunteer files such as Safe Environment renewal status).
• Assist with renewal of copyright licenses and usage reporting to appropriate copyrighting company.
• Assist with maintaining Music Ministry webpage.
• Assist with coordination, plans, and preparation of music for School Masses with Director of Music and appropriate School staff.
• Respond to music ministry correspondence and calls in a timely manner (emails, phone, etc.).
• Coordinate and communicate rehearsals in the absence of the Director of Music.
• Provide musical/catechetical resources for liturgical ministers, staff, and parish community as requested.
• Complete any task deemed necessary by the Pastor, Director of Music, Director of Liturgical Ministries, or Pastor Delegate.

Skills and Qualifications

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  Must be an active Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Willingness and ability to support the mission of the Church, Pastor, and Director of Music.
• Strong knowledge of Catholic Church teachings, liturgy, and music ministry.
• Must have strong vocal, musical, and instrumental talent; piano or guitar preferred.
• Ability to facilitate and lead prayer through music.
• Proficient knowledge and delivery of all genres including contemporary music, hymnody, and liturgical chant.
• Proficient knowledge of music theory.
• Ability to arrange vocal harmonies and instruments is preferred.
• Desire and willingness for continual growth in knowledge of music and liturgy.
• Education: some college education in music, liturgy, or related fields.
• Experience leading music for Masses.
• Experience leading a choir and/or instrumental ensemble is preferred.
• Strong administrative and general office experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (i.e. Windows, Word, Excel, and general office skills).
• Experience with music notation software (Sibelius) is preferred.
• Ability to follow direction and supervision.
• Must be a self-starter, take initiative, and have excellent work ethic.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Effective communication and people skills.
• Ability to maintain standards of confidentiality.
• Ability to work well with others as well as independently.
• Person and schedule need to be flexible and punctual.

Performance

• Performance will be assessed periodically with Director of Music
• Weekly work schedule – minimum of 40 hours per week, flexible and based on the needs of the Parish and the Liturgy Department