Organist/Choir Director

Oxford Senior Living; Bull Run Corner (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary, Gate of Heaven Parish in Windsor Locks seeks an Organist & Choir Director to lead the church music ministry for the Sunday Mass and other liturgical celebrations.

You will plan and perform music for liturgical seasons, recruit and develop choir members, coordinate with clergy and staff, and maintain music resources. Strong organ proficiency and collaborative spirit required.

Qualifications

• Experience directing choirs and working with volunteer musicians.
• Proficiency in organ performance.
• Thorough knowledge of Catholic liturgy and sacred music.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clergy, parish staff, volunteers, and fellow musicians.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal organist for Sunday Mass and other liturgical celebrations.
• Plan, prepare, and perform music appropriate to the liturgical seasons in collaboration with the Administrator.
• Select and prepare music for Holy Days, Triduum, Christmas, Easter, weddings, funerals, and other special liturgies.
• Direct, recruit, develop, and retain parish choir members.
• Schedule and conduct regular choir rehearsals.
• Collaborate with clergy, parish staff, and volunteers to support parish worship and special events.
• Work with Faith Formation staff to provide music for events such as the Christmas Pageant, First Communion, Confirmation, and other parish celebrations.
• Maintain and organize music ministry resources, including sheet music, choral music, and related materials.
• Assist in identifying maintenance needs for the organ, piano, and other music ministry equipment.
• Foster a welcoming, respectful, and collaborative environment for clergy, staff, volunteers, musicians, and parishioners.
• Arrange for qualified substitute musicians when unavailable.

Skills

Organ performance

Choir direction

Catholic liturgy knowledge

Collaboration

Time management

Job description

• Location 42 SPRING ST,Windsor Locks, CT, 06096,United States
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Manage Others Yes

Description

Mary, Gate of Heaven Parish is seeking a talented and dedicated Organist & Choir Director to serve the faith community in Windsor Locks. The successful candidate will possess strong musical ability, demonstrated organ proficiency, a thorough understanding of Catholic liturgy and sacred music, and a collaborative spirit. This individual will lead and develop the church music ministry while supporting meaningful and prayerful worship through music.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as principal organist for the Sunday Mass and other assigned liturgical celebrations.
• Plan, prepare, and perform music appropriate to the liturgical seasons in collaboration with the Administrator.
• Select and prepare music for Holy Days, Triduum, Christmas, Easter, weddings, funerals, and other special liturgies.
• Direct, recruit, develop, and retain parish choir members.
• Schedule and conduct regular choir rehearsals.
• Manage and schedule cantors for liturgies
• Collaborate with clergy, parish staff, and volunteers to support parish worship and special events.
• Work with Faith Formation staff to provide music for events such as the Christmas Pageant, First Communion, Confirmation, and other parish celebrations.
• Maintain and organize music ministry resources, including sheet music, choral music, and related materials.
• Assist in identifying maintenance needs for the organ, piano, and other music ministry equipment.
• Foster a welcoming, respectful, and collaborative environment for clergy, staff, volunteers, musicians, and parishioners.
• Arrange for qualified substitute musicians when unavailable.

Requirements

• Experience directing choirs and working with volunteer musicians.
• Demonstrated proficiency in organ performance.
• Thorough knowledge of Catholic liturgy and sacred music, including both traditional and contemporary repertoire.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clergy, parish staff, volunteers, and fellow musicians.
• Sound judgment, able to remain cool under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Teambuilding skills; development and maintenance of positive interpersonal relationships
• Strong oral communications, presentation skills, writing ability
• Fluent (read/write/speak) in English language
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Interpersonal skills –displays a high level of tact, diplomacy, and professionalism
• Planning/organizing –plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
• Quality control –demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability –adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Resourcefulness – ability to seek out and use cutting edge resources (products, training, etc.) to ensure the job is being done as efficiently as possible.
• Proficient use in operating a computer.