Coordinator of Music and Liturgy

Madisondiocese; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Blessed Sacrament Parish in Madison is seeking a faith-filled Coordinator of Music and Liturgy who can lead a vibrant music ministry with reverence and artistry, and coordinate the parish’s liturgical life.

You will collaborate with the pastor and volunteers to plan music for weekend liturgies, schedule ministers with Ministry Scheduler Pro, train choirs including a children’s choir, design worship aids, and coordinate weddings and funerals with care.

Qualifications

• Active practicing Roman Catholic
• 3–5 years in Catholic church music ministry
• Familiarity with Catholic liturgical norms
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in music or related field
• Able to pass a background check

Responsibilities

• Select, plan, rehearse, and execute music for all liturgies
• Schedule ministers for Mass using Ministry Scheduler Pro
• Develop choir and rehearsal; maintain children’s choir
• Design and print worship aids for Masses
• Train lectors and EMHC or arrange diocesan training
• Schedule outside musicians for major solemnities; budget and fund requests
• OneLicense reporting responsibilities
• Attend staff meetings and parish events as assigned

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Google Workspace

Vocal/Keyboard/Organ

Education

Music degree

Tools

Ministry Scheduler Pro

OneLicense reporting

Job description

Coordinator of Music & Liturgy

Blessed Sacrament Parish is seeking a faith-filled, collaborative Coordinator of Music & Liturgy who is passionate about leading others into a deeper encounter with Christ through beautiful, reverent worship. This position provides leadership in planning and coordinating the liturgical life of the parish while fostering a vibrant music ministry that inspires active participation in the sacred liturgy. Working closely with the pastor, staff, clergy, and volunteers, the Coordinator of Music & Liturgy will help ensure that every liturgical celebration reflects the beauty, unity, and mission of our parish community.

Hours:

20 hours per week / weekends

Start Date

Immediately or as soon as the right candidate is able to begin.

Compensation:

$35,000 or negotiable according to 20 to 22 hours per week and based on experience and education.

Additional compensation for weddings and funerals is set by and paid directly to the Coordinator of Music and Liturgy.

Job Summary:

The Coordinator of Music and Liturgy is responsible for the selecting, planning, rehearsing, and executing of music for all liturgies of the parish. The Coordinator is also responsible for scheduling ministers for the Mass using Ministry Scheduler Pro software.

General Accountabilities:

• Selecting music for all Masses and other noted liturgies
• Performs or assigns musicians to play and sing at all Sunday liturgies and Holy Days
• Choir development and rehearsal
• Maintain a Children’s choir
• Responsible for designing and printing worship aids for all Sunday Masses and other major liturgies
• Training lectors and EMHC or scheduling them for diocesan training
• Schedule and book outside musicians for major solemnities or as regular weekend replacements
• Responsible for music ministry budgeting and fund requests
• Responsible for OneLicense reporting.
• Funerals and weddings planning and performing or scheduling outside musicians
• Attend staff meetings as necessary and other parish events as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• Prefer active practicing Roman Catholic
• Prefer 3-5 years experience in music ministry in a Catholic Church
• Familiarity with Catholic liturgical norms
• Prefer an undergraduate or graduate degree in music or a related field
• Able to pass a background check

Skills:

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong teamwork abilities and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills and ability to work in and learn Google Workspace
• Strong musical performance skills is voice, piano and organ

Additional compensation for weddings and funerals is set by and paid directly to the Coordinator of Music and Liturgy.

Blessed Sacrament Weekend Mass Times: Sat 5pm / Sun 8am and 10:30am