Music Coordinator/Accompanist

Church of St. Ignatius; Annandale (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Ignatius Catholic Church in Annandale seeks a part-time Music Coordinator/Accompanist to lead and support the parish’s music ministry. The role involves selecting music, planning and rehearsing with cantors and the choir, and coordinating musicians for weekend Masses and special liturgies.

The ideal candidate is proficient at keyboard, can support congregational singing at Mass, and is comfortable balancing this role with other commitments.

Qualifications

• Proficient at keyboard and able to accompany Mass and liturgies.
• Ability to coordinate music selections and rehearsals with cantors and choir.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the parish's music ministry.
• Coordinate music selections for Masses and liturgies.
• Plan and rehearse with cantors and the choir.
• Recruit and schedule musicians for weekend Masses and special liturgies.
• Accompany weekend Masses (Sat 5:00 pm, Sun 8:30 am, 10:30 am) and weddings/funerals/holy days as needed.
• Support congregational singing at Mass.

Skills

Keyboard skills

Music coordination

Choral rehearsals

Recruiting musicians

Scheduling musicians

Congregational singing support

Job description

Saint Ignatius Catholic Church in Annandale is seeking a Music Coordinator/Accompanist to lead and support the parish’s music ministry. Responsibilities include coordinating music selections, planning and rehearsing with cantors and the choir, recruiting and scheduling musicians, and accompanying weekend Masses (Saturday 5:00 pm and Sunday 8:30 am and 10:30 am), as well as weddings, funerals, and holy days as needed. Candidates should be proficient at the keyboard and able to support congregational singing at Mass.

The role is designed to be manageable alongside other commitments. Coordinating runs approximately 6 hours per week at $27/hour, and accompanying is paid per Mass. Taken together, a candidate who fills the full role, playing all weekend Masses and handling the coordinating hours, can expect compensation of roughly $25,000 per year. The coordinator and accompanist roles may also be filled separately if preferred.