Liturgy Pianist and Choir Lead (Part-Time)

Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Encinitas, CA is seeking a part-time Pianist to lead the faithful in sacred liturgy, overseeing piano/organ leadership, and coordinating with the choir for Sunday Masses and special services.

The role requires weekend and evening availability, strong sight-reading, maintenance of sound systems, and collaboration with staff on music selection and liturgies; minimum 2 years of liturgical music experience and active Catholic community involvement are

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• High proficiency with piano providing liturgical leadership.
• Strong sight-reading and organ/piano playing skills.
• Catholic faith community involvement and familiarity with Church structure.

Responsibilities

• Participates in worship space planning requirements.
• Make a minimum of 1x choir practice a week.
• Maintain sound system and media display.
• Act as sound technician as needed.
• Assist staff in selecting music and planning liturgies.
• Encourage assembly participation in the sung liturgy.
• Awareness of liturgical elements / order of the Holy Mass.
• Enthusiasm for sacred music / serving in liturgical ministry.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Piano/Organ proficiency

Sight-reading

Communication skills

Education

Minimum 2 years liturgical music experience

Tools

Sound system maintenance

Media display operation

Job description

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Encinitas, CA is seeking a part-time Pianist to lead the faithful in sacred liturgy, overseeing piano/organ leadership, and coordinating with the choir for Sunday Masses and special services.

The role requires weekend and evening availability, strong sight-reading, maintenance of sound systems, and collaboration with staff on music selection and liturgies; minimum 2 years of liturgical music experience and active Catholic community involvement are