MUSICIANS

Standrewpleasanton; Selma (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Standrewpleasanton is seeking a Musician/Cantor to perform music at parish services, including Sunday Mass and special events such as weddings and funerals. The candidate must have experience with instruments like piano, organ, and guitar, and will be responsible for providing a meaningful musical environment during services.

An ideal candidate will have a High School degree, strong communication skills, and possibly a Bachelor's degree in Music. This part-time role requires participation in ongoing education and Archdiocese meetings.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated experience with various instruments, specifically piano, organ, and/or guitar.
• Ability to sing with accurate pitch and rhythm.
• Basic understanding of Music Theory.

Responsibilities

• Provide musical support to a prayerful environment.
• Assist Pastor and/or Director of Music in securing other instrumentalists.
• Be available to perform at special events including weddings and funerals.

Skills

Ability to sing with accurate pitch and rhythm

Ability to play various instruments

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Music

Tools

Piano

Organ

Guitar

Job description

Employment Status

Part-Time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Schedule

Saturday Mass, 5:30pm; and, Sunday Masses 8am, 10am, 12pm, 2pm, and 5pm. Other Masses and Liturgies as needed

Reports to

Pastor or Director of Music

Summary

The Musician/ Cantor 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/ Cantor will be responsible for animating the Sunday Liturgy and providing the musical environment.

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.