Pastoral Assistant Music - Salary

4000 Archdiocese Of Seattle Payroll Svc; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension plan

403(b)

HSA

Job summary

4000 Archdiocese Of Seattle Payroll Svc is seeking a Pastoral Assistant for Music to provide liturgical and sacramental music leadership across Saint Vincent dePaul, Saint Theresa Parishes in Federal Way.

The role organizes, coordinates, and serves as an accompanist for music for weekend liturgies, directs choirs, recruits and trains musicians, and collaborates with pastoral staff and school music teachers.

Qualifications

• Proficiency on piano and organ; ability to sing; and ability to accompany cantors, choirs, and assemblies.
• Experience directing adult, youth, and children’s choirs.
• Familiarity with liturgical music, multicultural repertoire, traditional and contemporary styles.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends for liturgies and parish events.

Responsibilities

• Plan, select, and coordinate music for all Sunday Masses, Holy Days, and special celebrations across three campuses.
• Direct rehearsals and liturgies for choirs as needed and oversee delegation of this responsibility.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and support parish choir members, cantors, and other ministers of music.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the parish music program and budget as delegated by pastoral leadership.
• Collaborate with clergy, staff, and school personnel to ensure cohesive liturgical music across the parish.

Skills

Piano

Organ

Singing

Choir directing

Staff collaboration

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 0071 St Vincent DePaul Parish, Federal Way - Federal Way, WA 98003

Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year

POSITION PURPOSE

The Pastoral Assistant for Music provides liturgical and sacramental music leadership across Parish Family31, Saint Vincent dePauland Saint Theresa Parishes in Federal Way.This position inspires, organizes, coordinates, and serves as an accompanist for music for weekend and special liturgies, directschoirs as needed, recruits and trains musicians, and collaborates with pastoral staff and school music teachers tosupport a cohesive liturgical environment and formation.

The PA for Music ensures that music supportsliturgical cohesion, rooted in Sacred Tradition, whichintegrates multiculturalandcontemporary musicexpressionsasappropriate. This role is both pastoral and administrative, requiring musicalproficiency(particularly singing,piano, and – ideally – organ), leadership, and collaborative skills.

ESSENTIAL POSITION DUTIES

1. 1. Liturgical Music Leadership
   • Plan, select, and coordinate music for all Sunday Masses, Holy Days, and special celebrations across three campuses.
   • Collaborate with pastor,parochial vicar,and pastoral staff to ensure liturgically appropriate and high-quality music.
   • Serve as accompanist for cantors and choirs at selected Masses and special liturgies, as needed.
   • Coordinate with families/couples approaching the parish family for funerals/weddings (or other special liturgies) to oversee the appropriate selectionof music.
   • Select and prepare music thatcultivatesliturgical formation and cohesion, whileencouraging thefull participation of the assembly(both internal and external).
   • Incorporate multiculturaland contemporary musicalexpressions whenappropriate, whileremainingfaithful to the prescriptions andtraditionof the Church.
   • Coordinate accompanist assignments for all choirs and liturgies, ensureaccompanimentsupport asrequired.
2. 2. Choir Direction and Vocal Leadership
   • Recruit, train,supervise,and support parishfamilychoir members, cantors, and other ministers of music.
   • Direct rehearsals andliturgiesfor choirsas neededand (whenappropriate)oversee the delegation of this responsibility to other competent musical leaders.
   • Collaborate with school music teachers to coordinateschoolchoir participation at school and parishfamilyMasses, asappropriate.
   • Ensure accompanists and musicians are trained, scheduled, and appropriately compensated.
3. 3. Music Program Accompaniment, Administration & Development
   • Develop, implement, and evaluate the parishfamilymusic program in collaboration with pastoral staff.
   • Prepare and administer the Music Ministry budget as delegated by the Director ofLiturgy.
   • Ensure copyright permissions, licensing, and music use fees are properly obtained.
   • Provide accompaniment and musical support for special liturgies beyond regular Masses as needed.
   • Coordinate theappropriate maintenancework needed for the upkeep and repair of musical instruments in the parishfamilysuch as tuning pianos and organs.
4. 4. Collaboration & Multicultural Ministry
   • Work with pastoral staff, consultative bodies, and multicultural ministry teams to integrate diverse musical traditions.
   • Participate in parishfamily, regional, and Archdiocesan committees related to music and liturgy.
5. 5. Professional Development & Other Duties
   • Maintain musical and liturgicalproficiencythrough workshops, conventions, and professional organizations.
   • Provide music ministry for weddings, funerals, and other celebrations, compensated separately according to parishfamilypolicy.
   • Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission ofthe parish family.
   • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with a deep commitment to the Church’s mission.
• Proficiencyon piano and(ideally)organ; ability tosing; and ability toaccompanycantors, choirs, and assemblies.
• Experience directing adult, youth, and children’s choirs.
• Familiarity with liturgical music, multicultural repertoire, traditional and contemporary styles.
• Familiarity withmodern andGregorian (neumatic/square)musicalnotation.
• Ability to collaborate with clergy, staff, volunteers, and school personnel.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends for liturgies, rehearsals, and parish events.
• Ability to pass background checks and complete Safe Environment training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, use a computer, and play piano or organ regularly.
• Ability tolift upto 15 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.

Benefits

Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• accidental death and disability
• long term disability
• pension
• 403(b)
• HSA
• FSA
• generous sick leave
• vacation
• holidays