Director of Worship

Npm; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Full benefits

Competitive salary

Resumo da oferta

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Pittsburgh seeks a Director of Worship to shape and lead the liturgical and musical life of the parish. The role oversees music planning for Masses, holy days, weddings, funerals, and special celebrations, guiding choir and cantors.

The candidate will direct choirs, collaborate with staff, manage budgets, recruit and train musicians, and stay current with liturgical guidelines. A Bachelor's in Music or related field is required, and a Master’s is preferred.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Music, Liturgical Studies, Sacred Music or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 3–5 years directing the music and liturgy in a large parish.
• Extensive knowledge of Roman Catholic liturgical documents and liturgy.
• Choral and instrumental conducting skills; organ and piano proficiency.
• Strong administrative, budgeting, and collaboration abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Select and prepare music for weekend liturgies and Holy Days.
• Plan and direct a comprehensive parish music program with choirs and cantors.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and direct the parish choir and instrumentalists.
• Play organ/piano, conduct and arrange music for liturgies and events.
• Oversee other liturgical ministries and stay current on liturgical documents.

Conhecimentos

Choral conducting

Instrumental conducting

Organ and piano

Liturgical knowledge

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in music or related

Master’s degree preferred

Lay Ecclesial Ministry in music certification a plus

Ferramentas

Parish management software

Liturgical planning tools

Google Workspace

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish
Job Description-Director of Worship

PARISH: Our lady of Mount Carmel Parish
OFFICE: Parish Center and various parish campuses
FLSA Status: Exempt
JOB TITLE: Director of Worship
Schedule: Schedule varies but includes weekends
Reports to: The Pastor
Supervises: Supervises and evaluates the Worship team employees

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Music, Liturgical Studies, Sacred Music or related field.
A Master’s degree is preferred.
Lay Ecclesial Ministry in music or worship certification is a plus.

EXPERIENCE: 3 – 5 years’ experience directing the music and liturgy in a large parish is preferred.
Experience with building and maintaining a choral program is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Extensive knowledge of Roman Catholic liturgical documents and Roman Catholic liturgy is preferred.
• Choral conducting skills.
• Instrumental conducting skills.
• Exceptional skills in organ and piano.
• Administrative skills including, but not limited to, management and supervision, critical thinking, visioning and planning, budgeting and collaboration.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills for collaborating with parish staff, volunteers, and parishioners.
• Strong administrative, scheduling, and digital literacy skills (e.g., parish management software, liturgical planning tools, Google Workspace.

SUMMARY OF JOB:

The Director of Worship shapes and leads the liturgical and musical life of the parish. This role ensures all celebrations are prayerful, reverent, and follow all liturgical guidelines. The Director oversees the planning, execution, and coordination of music and liturgical ministries for all Masses, holy days, funerals, weddings, and special parish celebrations, fostering active participation among the faithful. Leads several choir/musician groups, musicians, and cantors performing at various liturgies and a number of specially designed musical events during the liturgical year. This person also serves as the parish music resource in the areas of religious education, social ministry and evangelization.

ROUTINE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Select and prepare all music for weekend liturgies, Holy Days of Obligation, and sacramental celebrations in alignment with the liturgical calendar.
• Plan and direct a comprehensive parish music program which typically includes choir/musician groups, musicians, and cantors performing at various liturgies and a number of specially designed musical performances during the liturgical year.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and direct the parish choir, cantors, instrumentalists, and youth music ensembles.
• Play organ and piano, conduct and arrange music at various liturgies and a number of specially designed musical events during the liturgical year
• Ability to grow Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and develop the parish in music ministry.
• Oversee the other liturgical ministries, including altar servers, lectors, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, and art and environment committees.
• Be up-to-date on the latest documents and trends.
• Implement the Pastor’s understanding of the Church, overall theology and sense of liturgy.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and major holidays (Christmas, Holy Week, Easter).
• Be available for special events or specific projects.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Performs other tasks related to the position described as directed by the supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees are regularly required to talk or hear, in person and by phone; use hands to handle or operate musical instruments and standard office equipment.
Extended periods of time sitting at musical instruments as well as at a desk and working on a computer.
Sufficient visual acuity and manual dexterity to read complex sheet music and operate musical instruments.
Employees are required to walk and stand and lift and move items weighing 20 pounds or less.

A competitive salary will be offered to the successful candidate as well as a full-benefit package. Qualified applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and 3 references to: Ann Ferguson [e-mail] 412-367-9001 ext:8503