Liturgist and Musician

Kids for the Future; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 63,182,000 - 78,971,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Dental

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in La Crosse, WI seeks a full-time Liturgist and Musician to lead Eucharistic liturgies, sacraments, and prayer services at St. Rose Convent.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Liturgy, Theology, or Music, strong liturgical knowledge, and musical literacy with the ability to play piano and organ preferred; Microsoft Office skills. Join a mission-driven team with collaborative opportunities across FSPA functions.

Qualifications

• Learners with a Bachelor’s Degree in Liturgy, Theology, or Music or equivalent experience.
• Strong liturgy knowledge and ability to coordinate services.
• Musical literacy including piano/organ preferred; familiarity with liturgical resources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to adopt new software.

Responsibilities

• Mission Alignment: reflect FSPA values in work and ministry.
• Worship Planning: direct liturgical seasons and calendars with the St. Rose Liturgy Committee.
• Musical Care: oversee use of instruments, including pipe organ and pianos.
• Ministry Coordination: schedule liturgical volunteers and teams.
• Repertoire Integration: combine traditional and contemporary sacred music.
• Budget & Procurement: select music within annual budget and hire accompanists.

Skills

Education & Experience

Liturgical Knowledge

Musical Literacy

Technical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Liturgy, Theology, or Music

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Location 912 Market ST,La Crosse, WI, 54601,United States
• Base Pay $22.05 - $27.56 / Hour
• Job Category Liturgist , Organist, Theology
• Employee Type Exempt - FT
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

One Mission. Many Opportunities.

Join the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration mission and ministry! We are seeking a full-time Liturgist and Musician to join our team at St. Rose Convent—the spiritual heart and administrative center of FSPA in La Crosse, WI.

In this role, you will lead, coordinate, and execute Eucharistic Liturgies, Sacramental celebrations, and prayer services for the St. Rose community. You will also have exciting opportunities to collaborate on broader FSPA functions, the Franciscan Spirituality Center and Viterbo University.

Requirements

We are looking for an energetic, caring individual who has :

• Education & Experience: A Bachelor’s Degree in Liturgy, Theology, or Music. Equivalent knowledge of music and/or liturgy obtained through advanced education or relevant work experience will also be considered.
• Liturgical Knowledge: A thorough understanding of liturgy, theology, and Scripture necessary to perform basic liturgical coordination responsibilities.
• Musical Literacy: Knowledge of music publication sources, electronic music reprints, composers, and authors. Ability to play piano and organ is preferred
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new software programs.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Mission Alignment: Identify with and display a deep commitment to the mission, philosophy, and core values of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration.
• Worship Planning: Direct the community worship program, including planning liturgical seasons, maintaining the liturgical calendar, and organizing special services in collaboration with the St. Rose Liturgy Committee.
• Musical Care: Maintain and oversee the use of all musical instruments at St. Rose, including the pipe organ and six pianos.
• Ministry Coordination: Coordinate and manage schedules for all individuals involved in liturgical ministries.
• Repertoire Integration: Utilize FSPA traditional music literature and sacred choral literature, while incorporating contemporary music resources.
• Budget & Procurement: Select and purchase appropriate music for liturgical services, and secure accompanists for services within the established yearly budget.

Summary

We are looking for a liturgist who lives out our core values of hospitality, partnership, respect, compassion, integrity and discovery. The ideal candidate will foster a spiritual and welcoming environment for the St. Rose community.

We offer competitive compensation and relocation assistance. Benefit package includes health, dental, life, LTD, retirement plan, Holiday, Sick and Vacation Time.

FSPA is an employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage applications from everyone who would add richness to our community.