Liturgical Musician

Seattle University; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement contributions

100% paid tuition benefits foremployee

Wellness program

Onsite fitness facility

Paid holidays and vacation leave

Job summary

Seattle University is seeking a Part-time Liturgical Musician to join the University Ministry team. The role involves planning and preparing liturgical music for Sunday Masses and special services, with piano accompaniment preferred.

You will coordinate choir participation and work closely with the Associate Director for University Liturgy, Worship, and Formation. Ideal candidates bring experience in liturgical music, collaboration with liturgy teams, and an understanding of copyright

Qualifications

• Experience planning liturgical music for Catholic Masses.
• Proficiency in piano accompaniment preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with liturgy team and cantors.
• Familiarity with copyright considerations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare liturgical music for Sunday Masses, Holy Days, and special services.
• Provide piano accompaniment for liturgies and rehearse with cantors as needed.
• Coordinate and support choir participation during Mass and lead warmups.
• Collaborate with the liturgy team and cantors in seasonal planning meetings.

Skills

Piano accompaniment

Choir leadership

Liturgical music planning

Collaboration

Tools

Gather Hymnal Fourth Edition

Catholic Oregon Press (OCP)

Job description

**Job Description Summary**The Part-time Liturgical Musician is part of the University Ministry team and reports to the Associate Director for University Liturgy, Worship, and Formation. The Liturgical Musician is responsible for planning the music for weekly Sunday liturgies and annual University Liturgies.**Position Description:****Liturgical Music Planning and Preparation (30%)*** Select and prepare appropriate liturgical music for Sunday Masses, Holy Days, and occasional special services (e.g., memorial Masses, Advent/Lenten services).* Use *Gather Hymnal Fourth Edition (GIA)* as the primary source, with supplemental music from *Catholic Oregon Press (OCP)* or other approved resources.* Collaborate with the Associate Director for Liturgy, Worship, and Faith Formation, the Program Manager for Liturgy, and community liturgical leaders to ensure selections reflect the liturgical season and context.**Accompaniment (30%)*** Provide **piano accompaniment (preferred)** or guitar for Sunday liturgies and other scheduled services.* Rehearse with student musicians or cantors prior to Mass as needed.**Choir Leadership (30%)*** Coordinate and support choir participation during Mass.* Lead pre-Mass warmups or brief rehearsals.**Collaboration and Communication (10%)*** Coordinate with student musicians and cantors in preparation for liturgies.* Attend brief seasonal planning meetings to align music with liturgical themes and pastoral goals.**Additional Responsibilities – Support as Needed*** Maintain or update a **simple log of seasonal music use** to assist with long-term planning.* Support music coordination for **special university liturgies** (e.g., Baccalaureate, Mass of the Holy Spirit).* Assist in preparing or submitting music selections for **worship aids or hymn board.**These tasks are **not core expectations** but may be requested or supported collaboratively with other university ministry staff:* Maintain and organize the **physical choral library** (filing cabinet in the University Ministry Office).* Help catalog **digital music resources** (PDFs, planning files) within Microsoft Teams or shared folders.Ensure **basic copyright awareness**, especially when reproducing non-hymnal music sel**Compensation at a Glance**$35 per hour **Application Instructions** Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified. Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.**Benefits at a Glance**Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/*Positions designated as hybrid eligible may offer the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule after successful completion of an introductory period of 3–6 months. In these cases, the role typically begins fully on campus to support onboarding and training, with the potential to transition to a hybrid arrangement thereafter.*