Part-Time Sacred Music Director & Organist

Npm; Gladwyne (PA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 34.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Saint John Vianney Parish seeks a Director of Sacred Music to lead the parish’s liturgical music program and shape the prayer life of the community through excellence in sacred music rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition.

The Director serves as the principal musician and organist, planning music for all major liturgical celebrations and guiding the parish choir with pastoral sensitivity and technical excellence.

Formación

• Practicing Roman Catholic with strong knowledge of liturgy and sacred music.
• Proficiency in organ and piano is required.
• Experience leading liturgical music and directing choirs.
• Ability to lead volunteers pastorally.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Catholic liturgical documents and repertoire.
• Professional, reliable, and collaborative.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and provide music for weekend Masses, Holy Days, and major liturgical celebrations.
• Serve as principal organist and accompanist (organ and/or piano).
• Select music aligned with liturgical seasons, readings, and parish priorities.
• Direct parish choir(s) and lead rehearsals.
• Recruit, train, and schedule cantors and musicians.
• Collaborate with clergy and staff on liturgical planning.
• Develop musicians spiritually and musically.
• Maintain music library and manage licensing/reporting.
• Oversee maintenance of instruments (organ, piano, etc.).
• Support additional parish initiatives as needed.

Conocimientos

Liturgical music knowledge

Organ proficiency

Piano proficiency

Choral conducting

Volunteer leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Catholic liturgy familiarity

Descripción del empleo

Saint John Vianney Parish seeks a Director of Sacred Music to lead the parish’s liturgical music program and shape the prayer life of the community through excellence in sacred music rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition.

The Director serves as the principal musician and organist, planning music for all major liturgical celebrations and guiding the parish choir with pastoral sensitivity and technical excellence.