Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for the Job:

Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of Catholic liturgical practices, traditions, and the liturgical calendar.
• Comprehensive knowledge of sacred music, including traditional hymns, and contemporary sacred music.
• Familiarity with Church documents related to liturgy and music, such as the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) and Sacrosanctum Concilium.
• Awareness of the role of music in enhancing the liturgical experience and fostering full and active participation.
• Bachelor’s degree in liturgical music or its equivalent
• Working knowledge of MS Office products
  
  Skills:
• Proficiency in playing at least one musical instrument, preferably piano or organ.
• Strong vocal skills, with the ability to lead and train choirs and cantors.
• Organizational and planning skills to coordinate liturgical celebrations and music programs.
• Effective interpersonal skills to collaborate with clergy, staff, and parishioners.
  
  Abilities:
• Capacity to recruit, train, and mentor volunteer musicians and choir members.
• Flexibility to adapt to the liturgical and pastoral needs of the parish community.
• Strong leadership abilities to inspire and guide the liturgical music ministry.
• Commitment to fostering a prayerful and reverent atmosphere through music.

ADA Physical Requirements:

• Mobility: Ability to move freely around the church and other locations, including walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to use hands and arms for playing musical instruments, conducting choirs, and handling liturgical materials
• Strength: Ability to lift and carry items up to 20 lbs, such as musical equipment
• Posture: Ability to sit and rise unassisted from an organ console or piano bench, and play pedals competently with feet
• Communication: Ability to speak and hear clearly to lead rehearsals, and communicate with clergy.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.