Musician

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working times

Remote working options

Paid vacation

Job summary

Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a School Mass Musician to provide musical leadership for one designated weekday morning Mass at St. Patrick Parish School. The role requires deep knowledge of Catholic liturgical music and a passion to support prayer and worship among students and staff.

The musician will select, prepare, and lead music for Mass, collaborate with parish and school staff on liturgical needs, and encourage student participation while arriving prepared for Masses and rehearsals.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of Catholic liturgical music and worship.
• Experience providing music for Catholic Mass is preferred.
• Ability to lead and accompany congregational singing.
• Familiarity with liturgical calendar and hymnody.

Responsibilities

• Provide music for one designated weekday morning school Mass on a regular basis.
• Select and prepare appropriate music in accordance with the Roman Catholic liturgy and liturgical season.
• Lead congregational singing and provide accompaniment for hymns and psalms.
• Collaborate with parish and school staff to coordinate music selections and liturgical needs.
• Support and encourage student participation in the music ministry when appropriate.
• Arrive prepared and on time for scheduled Masses, rehearsals, and other responsibilities.
• Maintain a reverent and prayerful presence during Mass.
• Follow Archdiocese guidelines and parish practices.
• Perform other music-related duties as mutually agreed.

Skills

Catholic liturgical music

Mass accompaniment

Leadership in worship

Collaborative work

Tools

Piano/Keyboard/Organ

Guitar

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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

St. Patrick Parish, a parish of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, is seeking aSchool Mass Musicianto provide musical leadership for one of the school's weekday morning Masses.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding ofCatholic liturgical musicand a desire to support the prayer and worship of students, faculty, and the parish community through sacred music. The musician will help create an environment that encourages active participation and draws the school community more deeply into the celebration of the Mass.

Job Responsibilities

Provide music for one designated weekday morning school Mass on a regular basis.

Select and prepare appropriate music in accordance with theRoman Catholic liturgy, the liturgical season, and the needs of the school community.

Lead congregational singing and provide appropriate accompaniment for hymns, psalms, and other parts of the Mass.

Collaborate with parish and school staff to coordinate music selections and liturgical needs.

Support and encourage student participation in the music ministry when appropriate.

Arrive prepared and on time for scheduled Masses, rehearsals, and other agreed-upon responsibilities.

Maintain a reverent and prayerful presence appropriate to the celebration of the Catholic Mass.

Follow the liturgical guidelines and practices of the Archdiocese of St. Louis and St. Patrick Parish.

Perform other music-related duties as mutually agreed upon with parish or school leadership.

Job Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding ofCatholic liturgical music and worship.

Experience providing music for Catholic Mass is strongly preferred.

Proficiency on piano, keyboard, organ, guitar, or another appropriate liturgical instrument.

Ability to lead and accompany congregational singing.

Familiarity with the liturgical calendar, Scripture, Catholic hymnody, and appropriate music selection for Mass.

Ability to work collaboratively with clergy, parish staff, school personnel, and students.

Dependable, organized, and comfortable working independently.

A strong commitment to the Catholic faith and the mission of St. Patrick Parish and School.

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.

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