Holy Name of Jesus Parish, a growing parish in Wausau with a Classical School slated to open 2024-2025, seeks a part-time Director of Sacred Music for its growing music program. The ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic with a strong understanding of Church teachings on liturgy and music with a heart to discern the Holy Spirit. Additionally, the candidate will be an accomplished musician, a team player with a flexible schedule and possess excellent organization skills. Start date is June 1, 2024. Applications due April 15, 2024.

Main Responsibilities:

• Select appropriate sacred music for all parish liturgies, including Sunday liturgies, liturgical feasts, Holy Days of Obligation, and additional services as needed.
• Maximize the potential of the musical gifts of parishioners, encourage growth of the sacred music program.
• Schedule accompanists, instrumentalists, cantors, and choirs and communicate music selections in a timely manner.
• First right of refusal for funerals and weddings.
• Ensure that the sacred music program reflects Church teaching

Requirements:

• Strong skills as a pianist, organist, music director and/or vocalist
• Possess a strong knowledge of Catholic liturgy, music, and Church teaching
• Candidates with choral and/or music education experience preferred
• All candidates must pass a criminal background check and become Safe Environment certified.

Salary commensurate with experience and abilities, to be determined with the pastor. Stipends for weddings and funerals in addition to salary. Please electronically submit cover letter and resume by April 15, 2024 to: Fr. Samuel Martin frmartin@holynamewausau.com Please use email subject line: "Part-Time Director of Sacred Music"