Cantor & Choir Leader for Mass Worship (Part-Time)

Monsignor Slade Catholic School, Inc.; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Hagerstown, MD seeks a Cantor for a part-time role up to 5 hours per week. The Cantor will lead musical worship, rehearse with the choir, and provide vocal guidance to choir members, working with the Music Director to select hymns and songs.

The ideal candidate has musical talent and experience, strong diction, and a Catholic faith aligned with parish life. This is not a benefits-eligible position.

Qualifications

• Musical talent and experience; music reading ability.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• A tendency for punctuality.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback.
• Prior experience as a vocal leader.
• Professionalism in dress and communication.
• A good working knowledge of the order of the Mass.
• Collegial leadership qualities in working with both choir and congregation.
• Practicing Catholic with an appreciation of parish life

Responsibilities

• Lead the Congregation in Musical worship during Services
• Collaborate with music director to select appropriate hymns and songs
• Provide vocal training and guidance to choir members
• Organize and conduct rehearsals for the choir and soloists
• Participate in special religious ceremonies and events
• Maintain music library and ensure all materials are up-to-date.

Skills

Musical talent

Music reading

Positive attitude

Punctuality

Feedback receptiveness

Vocal leadership

Professionalism

Mass order knowledge

Leadership

Catholic faith

Job description

Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Hagerstown, MD seeks a Cantor for a part-time role up to 5 hours per week. The Cantor will lead musical worship, rehearse with the choir, and provide vocal guidance to choir members, working with the Music Director to select hymns and songs.

The ideal candidate has musical talent and experience, strong diction, and a Catholic faith aligned with parish life. This is not a benefits-eligible position.