Tenor Section Leader (Staff Singer)

About the Role

Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church invites talented singers to apply for the position of Tenor Section Leader. The ideal candidate will demonstrate high-level sight-reading skills, the ability to blend within their section, a commitment to musical excellence, and a collaborative, respectful work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Provide vocal leadership at the 10:30am Choral Mass every Sunday, plus occasional 9am and/or 12pm Masses (2+ hours a week)
• Attend Tuesday evening rehearsals from 6:00–8:00 PM, Fall-Spring (2 hours/week)
• Participate in essential liturgical celebrations, including Christmas and Holy Week
• Lead choral warm-ups and sectionals as needed, in coordination with the Music Director
• Occasionally sing for weddings and other services (additional compensation applies)

Requirements

• Strong sight-reading and musical abilities
• Reliability and commitment to attend all required rehearsals and services
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Music Director and volunteer choir members
• Familiarity with and respect for Catholic liturgical traditions
• Compliance with diocesan safe environment requirements, including background check, fingerprinting, and required training (e.g., CMGConnect Safe Environment)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a section leader, cantor, or professional/collegiate choral singer
• Formal vocal training or degree in music

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to be present in the parish
• Required to be mobile to, from, and within the choir area/section, as well as maneuver throughout the parish facility to attend practice, meetings, briefings, and other work-related events
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Location: 7669 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
Hours: Part-time (variable hours, typically ~4 hours per week during Fall, Winter, and Spring; flexible hours in the Summer)
Pay: Starting at $36+/hour, commensurate with experience

To apply: In addition to filling out the Diocesan application, interested candidates should submit a resume/CV highlighting vocal experience, a recording of a recent vocal performance (audio or video link), and contact information for two references to musicdirector@marystarlajolla.org by Friday, September 4th. The first rehearsal will be Tuesday, September 15th at 6:00 PM.