Sacred Music Director — Lead Liturgies & Choirs

Diocese of Venice, Inc.; Marco Island (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Venice, Inc. is seeking a Music Director to oversee all liturgical and non-liturgical music, train cantors and choirs, and handle related administrative duties within the parish setting.

The role requires either a Master’s degree in music or a BA with extensive parish experience; candidates must be practicing Catholics with experience in parish liturgical music. On-site position serving the Marco Island, Florida community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in music or BA with 15+ years parish liturgical music experience.
• Must be a practicing Catholic.
• Experience with liturgical music in a parish setting; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare music for all liturgical activities as directed by the pastor.
• Lead weekend Masses and Holy Days, funerals, weddings, and related services.
• Teach contemporary and traditional music reflecting Vatican II texts.
• Plan rehearsals; recruit and develop cantors, choirs, and musicians.
• Maintain music files and coordinate copyright, finances, and equipment.

Skills

Liturgical music

Parish choir leadership

Catholic faith

Music theory

Education

Master’s degree in music

Bachelor’s degree + 15+ years parish experience

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Diocese of Venice, Inc. is seeking a Music Director to oversee all liturgical and non-liturgical music, train cantors and choirs, and handle related administrative duties within the parish setting.

The role requires either a Master’s degree in music or a BA with extensive parish experience; candidates must be practicing Catholics with experience in parish liturgical music. On-site position serving the Marco Island, Florida community.