Director of Sacred Music and Coordinator of Liturgy

The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is seeking a full-time Director of Sacred Music and Coordinator of Liturgy. This position is responsible for and maintains careful organization, technical preparation, and prayerful execution of all liturgical music at the Cathedral, for both the parish and Diocesan related liturgies and functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of Catholic liturgy, including liturgical documents and music resources.
Professional-level ability in piano and organ.
Knowledge of Roman Missal and Lectionary.
Ability to stay current with all liturgical matters through professional development.
Strong interpersonal communication skills needed to interact and work well with others.
Solid organizational and planning skills.
Ability to work independently with little direct supervision and frequent interruptions.
Ability to work collaboratively with the Pastor, who is the Bishop, and Rector to coordinate liturgy and to develop goals and objectives for parish liturgies.
Ability to schedule and conduct all music rehearsals; oversee all music events at the church.
Ability to hire, supervise, and organize all music volunteers and stipend musicians.
Ability to recruit, audition, and train cantors, choir members, and other musicians.
Ability to plan weekly and seasonal music selections for liturgies, incorporating liturgical, pastoral, and musical judgements.
Ability to communicate with and arrange schedules for all liturgical music volunteers.
Ability to coordinate and lead choir composed of musicians from other parishes.
Ability to conduct and lead all choirs at any liturgical event at cathedral and for episcopal liturgies, as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate, organize, and lead sacred music for liturgies (i.e. Sundays, Holy Days of Obligation, etc.), special diocesan liturgies, weddings, and funerals, or other liturgical celebrations.
Catechize the congregation and liturgical volunteers more about the role of sacred music within the liturgy.
Maintain and improve the quality of musicianship of all volunteers to be effective leaders of prayer and song.
Seek efforts to enhance the active participation of the congregation through the liturgy.
Present more opportunities for prayer services with music to increase congregation’s opportunity to experience music as a powerful devotional.
Oversee production of parish worship materials.
Oversee copyright licensing and usage reporting weekly.
Act as a resource person for liturgical ministers, staff, school faculty, and parish community.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in music, sacred music, vocal training, and/or music education required.
A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated success leading liturgical music for a parish or other ecclesiastical institution or organization.
Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
A strong commitment to the Catholic Church and its mission.
Strong knowledge of Catholic Church structures, systems, and teachings.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, must be a self-starter, well-organized and a team player.
Ability to delegate when appropriate.
Ability to maintain annual budget for supplies, subscriptions, stipends, equipment, etc.

To apply, please submit:

• Cover Letter
• Résumé
• Completed diocesan application

Email completed materials to: Tish Thornton at tthornton@rcdb.org