Musician (Parish) - Part Time - Bi-Lingual Spanish Required

Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A local religious organization in Phoenix seeks a Music Minister to coordinate and implement music for the Spanish Mass. This role requires a practicing Catholic with a degree in Music or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for engaging the congregation in musical worship. The ideal candidate should be bilingual (English/Spanish) and have prior parish experience. Additional responsibilities include training vocalists and musicians and leading the congregation in new liturgical music.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic with in-depth knowledge in theology and liturgical music.
• Strong understanding of cultural diversity and bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• 2 years previous parish experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage others in worship.
• Proficiency with at least one liturgical instrument or voice/choral performance.
• Understanding of acoustics in parish worship spaces; computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement weekly music for Spanish Mass.
• Recruit, train, and develop vocalists and musicians.
• Lead and teach the congregation prior to each mass.
• Lead and teach Responsorial Psalm and introduce new liturgical music.
• Collaborate with parish staff on scheduling and planning for the Spanish Mass.
• Develop a network to reach out to new parishioners and grow the ministry.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Ability to empower people to sing

Knowledge of liturgical music

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Music or equivalent experience

Tools

Musical instruments

Music programs (computer literacy)

Job description

Description

Reporting to the Pastor in partnership with the Music Ministry Coordinator, coordinates and implements weekly music in accordance with the Liturgical Documents and the Revised Roman Missal for the 12:00 Spanish Mass. Recruits, trains and develops vocalists and musicians to support the mass. Is available to back up Music Ministry Coordinator for Holy Days and special occasions, including Weddings and Funerals if available and as needed. Lead and teach the congregation Responsorial Psalm and new liturgical music prior to each mass as needed. Develops a network for reaching out to new parishioners to continue to grow the music ministry. Works in collaboration with other Parish staff in scheduling and planning support for the Spanish Mass.

Requirements

• Practicing Catholic with in-depth knowledge and training in theology, liturgy in the Roman Catholic tradition and liturgical music.
• Degree in Music or equitant experience and 2 years previous parish experience.
• Strong understanding and appreciation of various ethnic cultures, bilingual, English/Spanish required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Ability to empower people to sing and engage the parish in the musical celebration of faith at worship.
• Proficiency in at least one accompanying instrument used in liturgical celebrations, or in voice and choral performance.
• Some understanding of acoustics especially as they pertain to parish worship spaces.
• Computer literacy, including facility to music programs.