MUSICIANS

Employment Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Schedule: 2 hours per week
Reports to: Director of Music

About the Role

The Musician/Cantor will perform music at various parish services, including scheduled weekend Mass, and may be contracted to perform at weddings, funerals, and other liturgical events as necessary. The role involves animating the Sunday Liturgy and providing a musical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides musical support to create a prayerful environment
• Assists the Pastor and/or Director of Music and Liturgy in securing other instrumentalists as needed
• 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” attendance Parish events as directed by 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/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)

Benefits

• 403b Retirement
• Employee Assistance Program