Assistant Director - Hourly

Archdiocese of Seattle; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Archdiocese of Seattle in Lakewood, WA, invites applications for a part-time Sacred Music Director at St. Frances Cabrini Parish. The role directs the parish music program, coordinates musicians, and guides choirs, with duties including weddings and funerals as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in music performance, strong piano/organ skills, and a passion for liturgical music. Salary is hourly and involves collaboration with parish leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music performance is required.
• Knowledge of sacred music and liturgical norms.
• Ability to direct choirs and coordinate musicians.
• Willingness to learn Church teachings and magisterium.
• Proven piano and/or organ skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the parish music program.
• Direct the parish choir and recruit/train musicians.
• Assist parishioners with music for weddings and funerals.
• Collaborate with the Director of Sacred Music and Pastor.

Skills

Sacred Music

Choral directing

Piano/Organ skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in music performance

Degree in Theology (Preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 0140 St. Frances Cabrini Parish, Lakewood - Lakewood, WA 98499, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $20.00 - $100.00 Hourly, The vocation of every member of Christ’s Faithful is first and foremost to know Jesus, to love Jesus, and to serve Jesus. The Sacred Music Director assists Christ’s Faithful within the parish boundaries of the Lakewood Catholic Parish Family especially at St. John Bosco Parish to bring people closer to Almighty God and to know and love His Son, Our Lord through the Church’s treasury of Sacred Music.

Job Duties

• Work with Fr. Lou and the staff of Lakewood Catholic Parish Family to assist parishioners in growing in Faith and virtue.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of the music program for the parish family. Implements the music program, makes music selections, and schedules and oversees musicians in collaboration with the Director of Sacred Music, Pastor, and other staff as appropriate.
• Assists in the development of Sacred Music and training of parish musicians to sing beautiful sacred music from select sources, especially the sacred Tradition and at this time the Source and Summit hymnal.
• Directs the choir (s) of the parish. Recruits, trains, and supports parish ministers of music, including the Cantor/leaders of song, and choral groups.
• Provides assistance for parishioners needing music for weddings and funerals as requested by the Sacred Music Director.

Qualifications: Requirements

• Believes everything contained in the word of God, whether written or handed down in Tradition, which the Church, either by a solemn judgment or by the ordinary and universal Magisterium, sets forth to be believed as divinely revealed. Also firmly accepts and holds each and everything definitively proposed by the Church regarding teaching on faith and morals.
• Desires to grow in an authentic life of prayer and unity with Jesus Christ in the Catholic Church.
• Knowledge (or willingness to learn) of the Church’s magisterial teaching on Sacred Music.
• Knowledge (or willingness to learn) of choral directing practices.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in music performance.
• Proven piano and/or organ skills.

Preferred

• Degree in Theology or advanced education in teaching the Catholic Faith.
• Experience in field of study.
• Vocal proficiencies.
• Other experience in leadership and organization.

Salary Information

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.

Benefits

Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.