Musician

Archdiocese of San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403b Retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

St. Mark the Evangelist is seeking a talented Musician/Cantor to support and direct the Spanish-language Choir during Mass and other liturgical events. This role animates the Sunday liturgy and creates a worshipful musical environment.

The candidate should direct with a parish-focused mindset, coordinate rehearsals, and recruit choir participants while aligning with church leadership and liturgy guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Bilingual; fluent in Spanish.
• Knowledge of sacred music.
• Basic understanding of music theory.
• Ability to read music.

Responsibilities

• Directs the Spanish-language Choir during Masses and music.
• Schedule Cantors for Masses and services.
• Coordinate and lead rehearsals with choir.
• Select music for Masses and liturgies in coordination with church leadership.
• Copy and distribute music to Choir members.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Sacred music knowledge

Music theory

Sight-reading music

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Driver's license & insurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in music or liturgy (preferred)

Job description

Part-Time, including weekends.

Employment Status: Part-Time, including weekends.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Schedule: Weekday hours; Sunday Mass; special services as assigned
Reports to: Coordinator of Music Ministry and Pastor

Benefits May Include

• 403b Retirement
• Employee Assistance Program

Summary

St. Mark the Evangelist is seeking a talented and experienced Musician/Cantor to support and direct the Spanish-language Choir during Mass and other liturgical events as necessary. The Musician/Cantor will be responsible for animating the Sunday Liturgy and providing the musical environment for worship and reflection.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Directs the Spanish-language Choir during Masses, including hymns, musical aspects of the Order of Mass, anthems, and special music.
• Schedule Cantors for Masses and other services.
• Coordinate and lead rehearsals of the choir at agreed upon day/time.
• Select music for Masses, liturgies and special services, in coordination with the Coordinator of Music Ministry.
• Copy and distribute music to Choir members.
• Recruit new members to join the Choir.
• Provide musical support to a prayerful environment; fosters a rich musical presence within the parish.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent
• Bilingual; fluent in Spanish.
• Knowledge of sacred music.
• Basic understanding of music theory.
• Ability to read music.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate well with others, especially church staff, and members of the music ministry, choir and parish.
• Ability to work in a team environment, fostering a positive work experience.
• Meet all Archdiocesan employment requirements.
• Provide proof of valid driver's license and insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music, Liturgy and related field.
• Previous experience/knowledge of Roman Catholic Liturgy including the Missal, Order of Mass, or other liturgical documents.

Physical Demands/Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and occasionally required to climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may frequently lift and move up to 35 pounds. The noise level is moderate in the office environment.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed. The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.