Musician

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Old Monroe (MO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote options

Paid vacation

Personal leaves of absence

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a Musician to support the Church’s liturgical life by providing music that enhances worship, prayer, and congregational participation in line with Catholic traditions.

You will perform for weekend Masses and holy days, accompany congregational singing, lead or support choirs, and prepare music aligned with the liturgical calendar. Collaboration with clergy and volunteers is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency on piano, organ, guitar, voice, or another appropriate instrument.
• Experience providing music for Catholic Mass or Christian worship preferred.
• Familiarity with Catholic liturgy, the liturgical calendar, and sacred music preferred.
• Ability to read music and work effectively with singers and instrumentalists.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, punctual, collaborative, and respectful of the sacred nature of the ministry.
• Commitment to supporting the mission and worship life of the Catholic Church.

Responsibilities

• Provide music for weekend Masses, Holy Days, funerals, weddings, and other parish liturgies as assigned.
• Accompany congregational singing through piano, organ, guitar, or other appropriate instruments.
• Lead or support choirs, cantors, instrumentalists, and other music ministers.
• Select and prepare music appropriate to the liturgical season, Scripture readings, and Catholic worship.
• Attend rehearsals and coordinate effectively with clergy, parish staff, cantors, and volunteers.
• Prepare music, accompaniment, and rehearsals in a timely and professional manner.
• Encourage active participation by the congregation through confident and prayerful musical leadership.
• Maintain instruments, music libraries, equipment, and related resources.
• Follow parish policies and Catholic liturgical guidelines.
• Participate in parish events, special services, and seasonal celebrations as needed.

Skills

Piano

Organ

Guitar

Voice

Job description

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The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

The Musician supports the Catholic Church’s liturgical life by providing music that enhances worship, prayer, and congregational participation in accordance with Catholic liturgical traditions and parish guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

Provide music for weekend Masses, Holy Days, funerals, weddings, and other parish liturgies as assigned.

Accompany congregational singing through piano, organ, guitar, or other appropriate instruments.

Lead or support choirs, cantors, instrumentalists, and other music ministers.

Select and prepare music appropriate to the liturgical season, Scripture readings, and Catholic worship.

Attend rehearsals and coordinate effectively with clergy, parish staff, cantors, and volunteers.

Prepare music, accompaniment, and rehearsals in a timely and professional manner.

Encourage active participation by the congregation through confident and prayerful musical leadership.

Maintain instruments, music libraries, equipment, and related resources.

Follow parish policies and Catholic liturgical guidelines.

Participate in parish events, special services, and seasonal celebrations as needed.

Job Requirements

Demonstrated proficiency on piano, organ, guitar, voice, or another appropriate instrument.

Experience providing music for Catholic Mass or Christian worship preferred.

Familiarity with Catholic liturgy, the liturgical calendar, and sacred music preferred.

Ability to read music and work effectively with singers and instrumentalists.

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Dependable, punctual, collaborative, and respectful of the sacred nature of the ministry.

Commitment to supporting the mission and worship life of the Catholic Church.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.