Associate Director of Music and Liturgy

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Music and Liturgy is a full-time, professional position responsible for supporting the Director in managing and executing all aspects of divine worship for a large, vibrant Catholic parish. This role requires strong musical skills, liturgical knowledge, and technical proficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality organ and piano accompaniment and conducting choirs/ensembles
• Managing and coordinating liturgical ministry volunteers and musicians
• Overseeing liturgical materials, supplies, instruments, and audio/video equipment
• Assisting with liturgical planning, formation, and technology systems

Duties and Responsibilities

Musical and Liturgical Leadership

• Provide skilled accompaniment (organ/piano) and/or conduct a variety of parish music groups, including vocal choirs, children's choirs, handbell ensembles, and contemporary music groups, serving both the English and Hispanic communities
• Assist the Director in the preparation and development of music and worship resources, ensuring adherence to Roman Catholic liturgical norms
• Accompany periodic school Masses during the academic year and assist with the school choir, as requested
• Provide musical accompaniment for weddings and funerals, as required
• Serves as a back-up to the Director, when needed

Volunteer Coordination and Formation

• Train, schedule, and coordinate liturgical ministry volunteers, e.g., Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Ushers
• Assist in providing ongoing liturgical formation and catechesis for both volunteers and the wider parish community

Technology and Administration

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve the parish's technology systems for worship, including sound/PA systems, video recording/broadcast equipment, and general audio/video production
• Assist the Director with the general upkeep of instruments, e.g., organ, piano, and maintenance of the music library

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Music and Liturgy team on liturgical and sacramental activities
• Attend parish staff meetings, and Raleigh Deanery and Diocesan meetings, as requested
• Support other parish staff by providing video and audio resources for various parish events

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in music or equivalent. Specialized training in organ, sacred music, and music technology is preferred
• Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in accompanying and leading liturgical services within a faith-based context
• Catholic Faith: The ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic who can communicate the faith effectively through words and actions. Thorough knowledge of the Catholic faith and Roman Catholic liturgy is essential
• Musical Proficiency: Advanced skill in organ and piano performance and conducting
• Technical Literacy: Comfort and proficiency with multiple technology platforms, including:
  • Volunteer management systems
  • Music notation software, e.g., Finale or Sibelius
  • Audio/video equipment and production for live stream/broadcast
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to learn other parish office systems, e.g., MSP, Realm, MIO
• Communication: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and pedagogical skills, with the proven ability to lead and direct adults and youth from the console/keyboard
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and planning skills with attention to detail
• Adaptability: Ability to be flexible, demonstrate cultural sensitivity, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic parish environment
• Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks
• Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency or basic proficiency in the Spanish language is desirable but not required

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