Choir Director - Hourly

Archdiocese of Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Pension

403(b)

HSA

FSA

Sick leave

Vacation

Holidays

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Seattle seeks a Part-Time Director of the Shades of Praise choir for Mass at St. Therese Parish in Seattle. You will direct the choir, recruit and train volunteers, schedule rehearsals, and ensure accompanists and music are available for weekend liturgies.

You will collaborate with the Director of Music and other parish choir directors for special services, select music and worship aids, manage sheet music, and help maintain the choir’s budget and licensing.

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of Roman Catholic liturgy and practices.
• Strong knowledge of Gospel and Jazz choir music, especially Shades of Praise repertoire.
• Choir conducting or vocal performance experience.
• Understanding of vocal health and range development.
• Ability to read and interpret music.
• Ability to motivate and foster collaboration among singers of varying skill levels.
• Ability to play score accompaniments or cue pitches during rehearsals.
• Experience managing sheet music, rehearsals, and budgets.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Pastoral Leader, staff and consultative bodies in implementing the mission of the parish.
• Directs the Shades of Praise choir of the parish. Recruits, trains and supports parish ministers of music, including the cantor/leaders of song, and choral groups. Schedules practices and assure that accompanists and music are available.
• Assures that appropriate and quality music is provided for parish liturgies. Selects music, recruits and schedules choir members and musicians for Sunday Mass and other major parish liturgical celebrations.
• Collaborates with the Director of Music and other parish family choir directors for parish family Masses, including Holy Days of Obligation, Easter Vigil, Christmas, etc. This includes collaboration with St. Joseph Parish.
• Selects and develops worship aids for the assembly to encourage full, active, and conscious participation through singing.
• Maintains music materials, song books, and sheet music as needed.
• Assists in preparing and managing the music budget for the Shades of Praise choir as delegate by the Director of Music.
• Ensures appropriate copyright permissions, use fees and licenses have been obtained for all material used in the music program.
• Maintains a level of knowledge and skills required for the ministry. This is accomplished by reading appropriate materials and attending workshops and conventions. This position also participates in regional, Archdiocesan and national professional organizations, as approved and as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Liturgy knowledge

Gospel/Jazz repertoire

Choir conducting

Vocal development

Music reading

Motivational leadership

Sight-reading

Music budgeting

Communication

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 0032 St. Therese Parish, Seattle - Seattle, WA 98122

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $31.00 - $35.00 Hourly

POSITION PURPOSE

Direct the Shades of Praise choir for Mass at St. Therese Catholic Church.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with the Pastoral Leader, staff and consultative bodies in implementing the mission of the parish.


• Directs the Shades of Praise choir of the parish. Recruits, trains and supports parish ministers of music, including the cantor/leaders of song, and choral groups. Schedules practices and assure that accompanists and music are available.


• Assures that appropriate and quality music is provided for parish liturgies. Selects music, recruits and schedules choir members and musicians for Sunday Mass and other major parish liturgical celebrations.


• Collaborates with the Director of Music and other parish family choir directors for parish family Masses, including Holy Days of Obligation, Easter Vigil, Christmas, etc. This includes collaboration with St. Joseph Parish.


• Selects and develops worship aids for the assembly to encourage full, active, and conscious participation through singing.


• Maintains music materials, song books, and sheet music as needed.


• Assists in preparing and managing the music budget for the Shades of Praise choir as delegate by the Director of Music.


• Ensures appropriate copyright permissions, use fees and licenses have been obtained for all material used in the music program.


• Maintains a level of knowledge and skills required for the ministry. This is accomplished by reading appropriate materials and attending workshops and conventions. This position also participates in regional, Archdiocesan and national professional organizations, as approved and as appropriate.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient knowledge of Roman Catholic liturgy and practices


• Strong knowledge of Gospel and Jazz choir music, especially music historically sung by Shades of Praise Choir


• Choir conducting, or vocal performance


• Demonstrate understanding of vocal health and range development


• Proven ability to read and interpret music


• Ability to utilize motivational techniques and build a collaborative, positive environment for singers of varying skill levels


• Ability to play score accompaniments or pitch cues during rehearsals


• Abilityto manage sheet music, schedule rehearsals and preparebudgets


• Strong communication skills

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.