Musician - Hourly

Archdiocese of Seattle; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pension

403(b)

HSA

FSA

Generous sick leave

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

St Joseph Catholic Church in Vancouver, WA seeks a vibrant musician to lead the 11:30 AM Sunday Spanish Mass. You will direct and coordinate the Spanish choir, select Mass music with the Pastoral Associate for Music, and provide PA for music with weekly plans for streaming and licensing.

You will plan weekly rehearsals and work with other parish leaders for bilingual liturgies. The ideal candidate has 2+ years directing choirs, is bilingual, and can recruit volunteers; piano or guitar

Qualifications

• 2+ years of choir direction preferred.
• Bilingual required (Spanish/English).
• Ability to recruit and lead volunteer choir members.
• Ability to accompany with piano or guitar as needed.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the Spanish choir for the 11:30 AM Mass.
• Select music for the Mass in collaboration with the Pastoral Associate for Music.
• Provide PA for music and prepare weekly music plans for streaming and licenses.
• Lead and plan weekly rehearsals (at least 1 hour) on a weeknight.
• Collaborate with PA for Music and other leaders for bilingual parish liturgies.
• Maintain sound equipment and report issues to the PA for Music.

Skills

Choir direction

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Recruit volunteer singers

Accompany with piano or guitar

Catholic faith community work

Job description

St Joseph Catholic Church is seeking a vibrant and talented musician to lead the 11:30AM Sunday Spanish Mass. Candidate responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Directing, and coordinating the Spanish choir that leads the music for the MassChoosing the music sung at the Mass, in conjunction with the Pastoral Associate for MusicProviding the PA for Music with weekly music plans to use in reporting for our streaming and reprint licensesLeading and planning a weekly rehearsal that is at least one hour in length and takes place on a weeknight separate from the MassAttending quarterly music leader meetingsWorking collaboratively with the PA for Music and other music leaders in the planning and execution of bilingual and Parish Family LiturgiesMaintaining good condition of the church’s sound equipment and reporting issues to the PA for MusicPracticing Catholic in good standing requiredBilingual required2 or more years of choir direction preferredAbility to recruit and direct volunteer choir membersAbility to accompany with either a piano or guitarAny offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.