Liturgical Music Leader & Choir Director

4000 Archdiocese Of Seattle Payroll Svc; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension plan

403(b)

HSA

Job summary

4000 Archdiocese Of Seattle Payroll Svc is seeking a Pastoral Assistant for Music to provide liturgical and sacramental music leadership across Saint Vincent dePaul, Saint Theresa Parishes in Federal Way.

The role organizes, coordinates, and serves as an accompanist for music for weekend liturgies, directs choirs, recruits and trains musicians, and collaborates with pastoral staff and school music teachers.

Qualifications

• Proficiency on piano and organ; ability to sing; and ability to accompany cantors, choirs, and assemblies.
• Experience directing adult, youth, and children’s choirs.
• Familiarity with liturgical music, multicultural repertoire, traditional and contemporary styles.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends for liturgies and parish events.

Responsibilities

• Plan, select, and coordinate music for all Sunday Masses, Holy Days, and special celebrations across three campuses.
• Direct rehearsals and liturgies for choirs as needed and oversee delegation of this responsibility.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and support parish choir members, cantors, and other ministers of music.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the parish music program and budget as delegated by pastoral leadership.
• Collaborate with clergy, staff, and school personnel to ensure cohesive liturgical music across the parish.

Skills

Piano

Organ

Singing

Choir directing

Staff collaboration

Job description

4000 Archdiocese Of Seattle Payroll Svc is seeking a Pastoral Assistant for Music to provide liturgical and sacramental music leadership across Saint Vincent dePaul, Saint Theresa Parishes in Federal Way.

The role organizes, coordinates, and serves as an accompanist for music for weekend liturgies, directs choirs, recruits and trains musicians, and collaborates with pastoral staff and school music teachers.