Pastoral Musician

Charleston Diocese; Greenville (SC); Presencial; USD 12.000 - 24.000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

Charleston Diocese in the United States seeks a Part-Time Pastoral Musician to provide piano/organ accompaniment and vocal leadership for weekday Masses and Holy Days. The role includes funeral ministries, weddings, and parish liturgies, plus collaboration on seasonal events, liturgical prep, licensing compliance, and maintenance of instruments.

Flexible scheduling is required to fit calendar and special parish needs.

Qualificações

• Musical proficiency in keyboard, piano, or organ accompaniment.
• Liturgical knowledge of Catholic worship structures and sacred music.
• Pastoral heart with empathy and strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to respond to funeral requests on short notice (3–4 days).

Responsabilidades

• Provide musical accompaniment for weekday liturgies and Holy Days.
• Lead funerals and memorial services with cantorial support.
• Accompany weddings and parish celebrations; coordinate with other musicians.
• Prepare music that aligns with scripture readings and church calendar.
• Oversee instrument care and ensure copyright compliance.

Descrição da vaga

Pastoral Musician

Position Overview

• Position Title: Part-Time Pastoral Musician (Liturgy & Sacramental Celebrations)
• Reports To: Pastor and/or Pastor’s Assistant and Operations Manager
• Time Commitment: Part-time (highly flexible based on the calendar and seasonal needs)
• Core Schedule Focus: Weekday mornings, major holy days, and on-call availability for funerals/special parish liturgies, weekend Masses as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Weekday Liturgies & Holy Days

• Provide skilled musical accompaniment (organ, piano, or keyboard) and vocal leadership for scheduled weekday morning Masses/services.
• Lead music for major Holy Days of Obligation and feast days that fall during the week (e.g., Ash Wednesday, Assumption, All Saints, Triduum/Holy Week).
• Ensure congregational singing is well-supported, maintaining a prayerful, reverent, and liturgically appropriate atmosphere.

2. Funeral Ministries

• Serve as the primary musician and/or cantor for parish funeral and memorial services.
• Meet with grieving families in a compassionate, pastoral manner to assist them in selecting appropriate, biblically sound sacred music.
• Coordinate with local funeral homes and parish bereavement committees to ensure smooth liturgical flow.

3. Special Events & Sacramental Celebrations

• Accompany special parish liturgies, including First Communions, Confirmations, Penance services, and parish missions.
• Play for parish weddings as needed or coordinate with external musicians chosen by the couple.
• Collaborate on seasonal events, such as evening prayer services or lessons and carols.

4. Administration & Liturgical Prep

• Choose music selections that align closely with the daily scripture readings and the seasonal church calendar.
• Ensure all music used complies with proper copyright licenses (such as OneLicense or CCLI) and assist with the preparation of worship aids or funeral programs when required.
• Maintain care of the church instruments (organ/piano) and report maintenance or tuning needs.

5. Compensation: Stipendary-Variable per fee schedule

Qualifications & Key Skills

• Musical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in keyboard, piano, or organ accompaniment. Competency as a cantor or vocal leader is highly preferred.
• Liturgical Knowledge: Thorough understanding of Catholic or liturgical worship structures, rubrics, and appropriate sacred music genres (including a strict adherence to sacred music guidelines vs. secular music).
• Pastoral Heart: Exceptional empathy, patience, and interpersonal skills—particularly when working with families planning a funeral.
• Availability: Flexibility to respond to funeral requests on relatively short notice (typically 3–4 days’ notice).

Work Authorization:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The Diocese of Charleston does not provide visa sponsorship. Successful candidates will be required to complete Form I-9 and present acceptable documentation verifying identity and employment authorization.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre‑employment screening and verification processes, as applicable to the responsibilities of the position. These may include:

• A criminal background check and completion of all Diocese of Charleston Safe Environment requirements;
• A motor vehicle record (MVR) check and verification of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record when driving is an essential function of the position; and
• A job-related financial/credit background check when warranted by the position’s level of financial responsibility, access to funds, or fiduciary duties.