Director of Liturgy & Music - Corpus Christi Parish, Waukesha, WI

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Corpus Christi Parish in Waukesha, WI seeks a Director of Liturgy & Music to coordinate liturgical life with reverence and beauty according to Catholic traditions. The role involves planning liturgies, directing choirs, and overseeing parish music programs.

Responsibilities include coordinating worship materials, training volunteers, and working closely with clergy and staff to foster a prayerful environment. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• This role requires a deep understanding of Catholic liturgical practices, the liturgical calendar, and sacred music.
• Preference for knowledge of GIRM, Sacrosanctum Concilium, and related church documents.
• Bachelor’s degree in liturgical music or equivalent and proficiency with standard software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all liturgical celebrations (Sunday Masses, holy days, sacraments, special liturgies).
• Oversee liturgical books, music selections, worship aids, readings, and church environment.
• Recruit, train, and lead choirs, cantors, and instrumentalists; collaborate with clergy and staff.
• Manage parish music programs, minister scheduling, and volunteer recruitment.
• Foster a welcoming, reverent atmosphere and coordinate multi-church engagements.
• Maintain records of liturgical celebrations and ensure instrument care.

Skills

Liturgy knowledge

Sacred music

Piano/organ

Choir direction

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in liturgical music

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Director of Liturgy & Music - Corpus Christi Parish, Waukesha, WI

Corpus Christi Parish is seeking a Director of Liturgy & Music. This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of liturgical life within the parish. This role involves ensuring that liturgical celebrations are conducted with reverence, beauty, and in accordance with Catholic traditions and guidelines. The Director of Liturgy & Music works closely with clergy, staff, and volunteers to create a prayerful and spiritually enriching environment for parishioners.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for the Job:

Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of Catholic liturgical practices, traditions, and the liturgical calendar.
• Comprehensive knowledge of sacred music, including traditional hymns, and contemporary sacred music.
• Familiarity with Church documents related to liturgy and music, such as the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) and Sacrosanctum Concilium.
• Awareness of the role of music in enhancing the liturgical experience and fostering full and active participation.
• Knowledge with the rituals of the Roman Catholic Church and Ritual Books.
• Bachelor’s degree in liturgical music or its equivalent
• Working knowledge of MS Office products

Skills:

• Proficiency in playing at least one musical instrument, preferably piano or organ.
• Strong vocal skills, with the ability to lead and train choirs and cantors.
• Organizational and planning skills to coordinate liturgical celebrations and music programs.
• Effective interpersonal skills to collaborate with clergy, staff, and parishioners.

Abilities:

• Capacity to recruit, train, and mentor volunteer musicians and choir members.
• Flexibility to adapt to the liturgical and pastoral needs of the parish community.
• Strong leadership abilities to inspire and guide the liturgical music ministry.
• Commitment to fostering a prayerful and reverent atmosphere through music.

Liturgical Planning and Coordination:

• Plan and coordinate all liturgical celebrations, including Sunday Masses, holy days, sacraments, and special liturgies.
• Prepare and organize liturgical materials, such as worship aids, readings, and music selections.
• Oversees the preparation of liturgical books and binders for weekend and holy day liturgies, weddings, funerals, penance services and other liturgies as assigned.
• Oversees the preparation of the Church for liturgies assigned.
• Oversees the Art & Environment

Music Ministry:

• Recruit, train, and direct choirs, cantors, and instrumentalists.
• Serve as one of the Corpus Christi Parish’s liturgical musicians for weekend and holy day liturgies, weddings, funerals, penance services and other liturgies as assigned.
• Work with, schedule, promote education of and oversee parish music and liturgical ministers
• Assures adequate scheduling of ministers for services

Community Engagement:

• Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all parishioners.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-church setting.

Administrative Tasks:

• Oversee the Prayer & Worship Commission
• Maintain records related to liturgical celebrations and music programs
• Ensure the proper maintenance and care of musical instruments and liturgical supplies
• Participate in regular meetings with Prayer & Worship to review and plan upcoming events
• Provide and ensure content for media apps to include website and phone media
• Back-up for funeral Intake calls
• Other duties as assigned by Pastor and Chief Operating Officer

ADA Physical Requirements:

• Mobility:Ability to move freely around the church and other locations, including walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods
• Manual Dexterity:Ability to use hands and arms for playing musical instruments, conducting choirs, and handling liturgical materials
• Strength:Ability to lift and carry items up to 20 lbs, such as musical equipment
• Communication:Ability to speak and hear clearly to lead rehearsals, and communicate with clergy.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Building Address (use for deliveries)
3501 S. Lake Dr. |St. Francis, WI 53235