3501 S. Lake Dr. | St. Francis, WI 53235
P.O. Box 070912 | Milwaukee, WI 53207
Come join our team where Sacred Tradition Is at the Heart of All We Do.
The following is subject to change at any time based on the needs of the employer. The employee will be notified of any changes to the job description and will be prepared accordingly.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Plans, arranges, and executes all liturgical music for Downtown Kenosha Catholic (downtownkenoshacatholic.org).
2. Functions as the primary organist for all weekend and Holy Day Masses at multiple parishes.
3. Contacts, schedules, and arranges music for assisting musicians on days of particular importance and prioritizes the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter in musical importance, and regalia.
4. Prepares/conducts the choir and smaller vocal groups for the parishes via solicitation of members, choosing and preparing music, running rehearsals/practices, and conducting during liturgies.
5. Solicits, trains, and prepares cantors and musicians for the Masses and liturgical events, including a professional string quartet, children' s choir, and bell choir for special liturgical occasions.
6. Manages the budget for the music program and orders music for and maintains the music library while being mindful of copyright laws and maintains parish instruments through organ and piano tunings, emergency maintenance, proper storage of bells, etc.
7. Studies liturgical documents and the liturgical calendar for accuracy of liturgical decisions, appropriateness of music selections, and for correct implementation of the Mass parts and propers and educates parishioners/volunteers of this information via the bulletin or practices.
8. Assists with liturgical preparedness by preparing intercessions for the Masses, pre-setting the missal and/or lectionary, providing binders/programs for liturgical events, programming bells/lights schedules, and assisting with setup/takedown for funerals, weddings, etc.
9. Assists with ordering supplies and/or contacting vendors, contractors, or other service providers at the direction of the pastor.
10. Occasionally travels to other campuses to: unlock or lock doors or obtain materials needed for liturgical or operational procedures.
11. Performs other duties as assigned by the pastor.
Send resumé and references to [email protected].