Dell Rapids, SD: Director of Sacred Music

Musica Sacra; Dell Rapids (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Dell Rapids, SD, is seeking a full-time Director of Sacred Music to coordinate and perform for weekend Masses and lead high school vocal music classes. The position offers a supportive environment, benefits, and the opportunity to shape the church's music program with new hymnal selections, building a vibrant music community.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating sacred music for church services.
• Ability to teach high school vocal music.
• Familiarity with working with volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform music for weekend and school Masses.
• Teach high school vocal music.
• Manage music budget and volunteer musicians.

Skills

Coordination

Vocal Music Teaching

Volunteer Management

Education

Degree in Music or related field

Tools

Rodgers electric organ

Job description

Dell Rapids, SD: Director of Sacred Music

Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Dell Rapids, SD is looking for a Director of Sacred Music. 40+ hours a week, with benefits.

This job will involve coordinating/performing music for three weekend Masses, Wednesday school Masses (K-12 system) and teaching high school vocal music at a small but thriving high school in Dell Rapids, a very Catholic small town near Sioux Falls, SD. The Director of Sacred Music will form and work with volunteers, schedule maintenance for all instruments and equipment, and prepare and monitor the music budget.

A decent Rodgers electric organ, several volunteer accompanists, and a very supportive (and patient) pastor. Will be selecting a new hymnal soon. They have not had a full-time music director in the past, but have had volunteer choirs before.

For the full job description, visit https://www.stmarydellrapids.org/join/were-hiring or email [e-mail]. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Lili Schulte, Director of Catechesis and Communications, at [e-mail].

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