Dir. of Sacred Music, St. Andrew the Apostle, Gladstone, MO

Dir. of Sacred Music, St. Andrew the Apostle, Gladstone, MO

Position: Director of Sacred Music
Status: Full time, exempt
Reports to: Pastor

Summary
St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Gladstone, Missouri is seeking a Director of Sacred
Music to recruit, assemble and lead Sacred Music for the principal Mass on Sundays. This
position is full time.

Essential Duties
· Recruit and assemble an ensemble for the principal Mass on Sundays.
· Direct a children’s ensemble or multiple groups for youth participation in music.
· Play for weekend masses, funeral masses and other liturgical events including Holy Days of
Obligation.
· Play the organ and train cantors for other weekend Masses.

Qualifications
· Comprehensive knowledge of Sacred Music and the Church’s choral and Gregorian Chant
Tradition.
· Superior pipe organ skills.
· Experience working with children and youth in developing musical skills.
· Flexible schedule including availability on weekends and evenings.
· Practicing Catholic with ethical standards, personal integrity, and conduct consistent with
the morals and teachings of the Catholic Church.

St. Andrew the Apostle offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and
vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a
defined benefit pension plan. Paid time off includes generous Vacation and Sick leaves, plus
paid Holidays.
Requirements
Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of
Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person training prior to hire.
Apply on Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph job board. Link to job ad:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2712249/Director-of-Sacred-Music

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