Music Coordinator

Catholic Diocese of Gary; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center near Valparaiso University seeks a Catholic musician to serve as Music Coordinator. Lead sacred music for liturgies, direct cantors, and mentor student musicians, with opportunities to arrange music for weddings and funerals.

The role is a stipend position compensated as an independent contractor, reflecting collaborative planning with the Chaplain and Worship Director for year-round liturgies.

Qualifications

• Be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Demonstrate strong piano accompaniment skills suitable for Catholic liturgy.
• Be comfortable leading congregational singing and accompanying cantors.
• Possess knowledge of the liturgy of the Roman Catholic Church and sacred music.
• Be familiar with both traditional Catholic hymnody and contemporary sacred music appropriate for worship.
• Have strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Be available for weekend Masses, Holy Days, and major liturgical celebrations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and select sacred music for weekend Masses, Holy Days, and major liturgical celebrations.
• Serve as the primary pianist for weekend liturgies.
• Direct and rehearse cantors, instrumentalists, and student musicians.
• Recruit and mentor volunteer musicians.
• Collaborate with the Director of Evangelization and Worship and Chaplain in planning liturgies throughout the liturgical year.
• Coordinate music for Christmas, Holy Week, Easter, and other special celebrations.
• Maintain the music library, instruments, and worship resources.
• Assist families in planning music for weddings and funerals, with opportunities to provide music for these liturgies.

Skills

Piano accompaniment

Liturgical leadership

Congregational singing

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Saint Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center is seeking a Catholic musician to serve as Music Coordinator for our campus ministry and community. Located adjacent to Valparaiso University, Saint Teresa is home to a thriving Catholic community where the Eucharist is the center of our life. This stipend position is ideal for someone who desires to lead sacred music and collaborate with our Chaplain, Director of Evangelization and Worship, musicians, and volunteers to support the Church's liturgy.

Responsibilities

• Plan and select sacred music for weekend Masses, Holy Days, and major liturgical celebrations.
• Serve as the primary pianist for weekend liturgies.
• Direct and rehearse cantors, instrumentalists, and student musicians.
• Recruit and mentor volunteer musicians.
• Collaborate with the Director of Evangelization and Worship and Chaplain in planning liturgies throughout the liturgical year.
• Coordinate music for Christmas, Holy Week, Easter, and other special celebrations.
• Maintain the music library, instruments, and worship resources.
• Assist families in planning music for weddings and funerals, with opportunities to provide music for these liturgies.

Qualifications

• Be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Demonstrate strong piano accompaniment skills suitable for Catholic liturgy.
• Be comfortable leading congregational singing and accompanying cantors.
• Possess knowledge of the liturgy of the Roman Catholic Church and sacred music.
• Be familiar with both traditional Catholic hymnody and contemporary sacred music appropriate for worship.
• Have strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Be available for weekend Masses, Holy Days, and major liturgical celebrations.

Compensation

This position is compensated through a stipend as an independent contractor. Additional compensation opportunities are available for weddings and funerals.

Why Saint Teresa?

Saint Teresa is a place where students, faculty, and local community members gather each week to celebrate the sacraments and grow in faith. Music plays an essential role in our worship, helping to foster prayer, reverence, and active participation in the liturgy.

If you have a love for sacred music and a desire to serve the Church through your musical gifts, we would love to hear from you.

Contact

Catholic Diocese of Gary
9292 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: [phone]