MUSICIANS

Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is seeking a Part-Time Musician to perform at various parish services, including Sunday Vigil Mass, weddings, and funerals. Responsibilities include providing musical support, assisting the Director of Music, and attending required training and meetings. Candidates should have a High School degree, ability to sing and play instruments, and strong interpersonal skills. Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) and those with a Bachelor’s in Music or prior experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated experience with various instruments specifically; piano, organ, and/or guitar.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Previous experience/knowledge of Roman Catholic Liturgy including Lectionary and Sacramentary.

Responsibilities

• Provides musical support to prayerful environment.
• Assists Pastor and/or Director of Music and Liturgy in securing other instrumentalists.
• Available to perform at special events including weddings, funerals, and other events.

Skills

Ability to sing with accurate pitch and rhythm

Ability to play various instruments (Piano/Organ/Guitar preferred)

Strong interpersonal skills

Basic understanding of Music Theory

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Music, Liturgy

Job description

Description

Part‑Time Temporary (Substitute As Needed)

Employment Status

Part‑Time Temporary (Substitute As Needed)

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt (Hourly)

Schedule

Saturday, Sunday Masses and Holy Days of Obligation (Approx 1‑3 Masses per week)

Reports to

Pastor

Summary

The Musician will be responsible for performing music at various parish services, including Sunday Vigil Mass and may be contracted to perform at weddings, funerals and other liturgical events as necessary. The Musician will be responsible for animating the Sunday Liturgy and providing the musical environment. Musician is included in the rotation on an as needed basis, with no set schedule. Must have demonstrated experience with various instruments specifically; piano, organ and/ or guitar.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides musical support to prayerful environment
• Assists Pastor and/ or Director of Music and Liturgy in securing other instrumentalists as needed
• Continuously maintains professional and liturgical education through reading, workshops, classes etc.
• Is available to perform at special events including weddings, funerals and other events as needed

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend all Archdiocese required training and meetings on Liturgy and Music
• Attends Parish staff meetings as necessary
• Actively participates in all “required” attendance Parish events as directed by Pastor and/ or Director of Music and Liturgy

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School degree or equivalent
• Ability to sing with accurate pitch and rhythm
• Ability to play various instruments (Piano/ Organ/ Guitar preferred)
• Basic understanding of Music Theory
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of staff and management

Preferred Additional

• Bachelor’s degree in Music, Liturgy and/ or 2 prior years’ experience
• Previous experience/ knowledge of Roman Catholic Liturgy including Lectionary and Sacramentary
• Bilingual (English/ Spanish) preferred

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.