Musicians

About the role

The Musician will be responsible for performing music at various parish services, including Sunday Vigil Mass and may be contracted to perform at weddings, funerals and other liturgical events as necessary. The Musician will be responsible for animating the Sunday Liturgy and providing the musical environment. This is a part-time, temporary (substitute as needed), non-exempt hourly position reporting to the Pastor.

Schedule

Saturday, Sunday Masses and Holy Days of Obligation (approximately 1–3 Masses per week). The musician is included in the rotation on an as-needed basis, with no set schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provides musical support to a prayerful environment
• Assists the Pastor and/or Director of Music and Liturgy in securing other instrumentalists as needed
• Continuously maintains professional and liturgical education through reading, workshops, classes, etc.
• Available to perform at special events including weddings, funerals, and other events as needed
• Attends all Archdiocese-required training and meetings on Liturgy and Music
• Attends Parish staff meetings as necessary
• Actively participates in all required Parish events as directed by the Pastor and/or Director of Music and Liturgy

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent
• Ability to sing with accurate pitch and rhythm
• Ability to play various instruments (piano, organ, and/or guitar preferred)
• Basic understanding of music theory
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of staff and management

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music, Liturgy, and/or 2 prior years’ experience
• Previous experience/knowledge of Roman Catholic Liturgy including Lectionary and Sacramentary
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)