Pastoral Associate for Worship and Music – Full Time/Part Time Position – St. Andrew the Apostle Church

Full Time/Part Time Position – St. Andrew the Apostle Church, Gibbsboro, NJ Pastoral Associate for Worship and Music

The Music Director at St. Andrew the Apostle Church reports directly to the Pastor and works in cooperation with other staff members/ministry teams. He or she coordinates and performs the worship music for all worship services, including special services (weddings*, funerals*, special times of year), applying the vision of the church towards this area of ministry.

Position requires a skilled musician proficient at the organ and piano and skilled in conducting choral groups and Instrumentalists, along with enhancing, developing, and building the music ministry program.  The Parish currently has the following ensembles: Adult Choir and Cantors. The position also encompasses oversight of all liturgical planning, execution of all liturgies and para-liturgies, administrative oversight of all aspects of worship, administrative oversight over all musical ensembles.

Requirements: knowledge of Catholic liturgy and traditions, ability to assist in preparation of worship aids and Presider binders, and desire to work as a part of an energetic, spirit-filled pastoral team.

Areas of Responsibility

Recruit, equip and lead instrumentalists and vocalists for choirs and worship teams

Enhance and build the choir capacities.

Select music for weekly worship services according to sermon/series topics and special days and post to staff music planner at least one month in advance

Be prepared for and hold weekly rehearsals with the choirs and music teams to prepare for worship services

Work out all accompaniments and special parts for performance

Purchase, organize and maintain music library and supplies within church budget area

Organize/supervise the set-up, use, storage and tear-down of music-related equipment

Participate in worship planning meetings as scheduled

Arrange for substitute organist/special musicians utilizing budget and approved by Pastor

Delegate maintenance of choir robes

Supervise members of choirs and worship teams, and lead devotions at weekly rehearsals

Arrange for maintenance of organ and piano within church budgets

Supervise/approve use of church instruments by non-staff persons

Perform other tasks as necessary

Characteristics of a qualified candidate

Dedicated to the values of the Catholic Church

Commitment to the vision and mission of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church

Proficient in Organ performance and piano.

Commitment to learn and expand knowledge in leading worship, including conferences, reading books or articles, and meeting with other worship leaders

Musical Teams

Coir

Cantors

Instrumentalists

Developing a children’s choir.

Job Information
Job Category: Director of Music Ministry
Salary: $42,000 – $49,000 Per Year
Position Type: Full Time
Experience: 5 – 10 years
Education: Bachelor’s Degree