Director of Music

Diocese of Greensburg; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Diocese of Greensburg is looking for a part-time Director of Music for St. Regis Parish in Trafford, Pennsylvania. This role is crucial for preparing and leading joyful music ministry, working closely with choirs, cantors, and pastoral staff to enhance liturgical celebrations.

Responsibilities include orchestrating liturgical music, providing piano/organ accompaniment, and leading music practices. Flexibility is offered; however, attendance at weekend liturgies and special events is required. Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating liturgical music.
• Ability to recruit and schedule instrumentalists and cantors.
• Flexibility in office hours but presence at weekend liturgies is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare music for the parish community.
• Collaborate with pastoral staff and liturgical ministers.
• Lead instrumental and vocal practice sessions.

Skills

Musical training and skills

Accompaniment (piano and/or organ)

Leadership in music ministry

Job description

Director of Music

St. Regis Parish (Trafford)

The Director is an integral staff member at the parish with responsibility for preparing music that serves the parish community. With the goal of planning, facilitating, and leading joyful, beautiful, and engaging music ministry for the parish, the Director of Music collaborates with the pastoral staff, choirs, cantors, instrumentalists, clerical and lay liturgical ministers, and other members of the parish as appropriate.

The Director of Music is responsible for the coordination of liturgical music for the parish, so musical training and skills are required. Providing accompaniment (piano and/or organ), as well as recruiting and scheduling other instrumentalists, cantors, and leading instrumental and vocal practice sessions are required. The position is part time. While there is some flexibility in office availability, presence at weekend liturgies is expected, as well as at funerals, weddings, and special liturgical or catechetical events.

Cover letter, resume and other inquiries should be directed to: [e-mail]