Singer/Musician - on call

Diocese of Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Tucson invites applications for an On-Call Singer/Musician for the Pastoral Services Department at St. Augustine Cathedral, Tucson, AZ. This non-exempt role supports the parish’s liturgical mission by singing in the Schola during Sunday services and diocesan celebrations.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in vocal music, with a preference for a degree in music. You will work with volunteers to maintain reverent liturgy and church protocol, and you may be called

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in vocal music.
• Ability to pass a background and criminal history check.
• Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must at all times.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a lay minister in support of the parish’s spiritual and pastoral mission.
• Shall abide by Catholic principles in the singer’s professional and private life, and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures;
• Perform as a singer for the assigned musical events.
• Maintain Church protocol including maintaining an environment of respect and solemnity at all liturgical celebrations
• Maintain open communications with volunteer musicians
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Punctuality

Professional bearing

Background check

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in vocal music

Degree in Music

Job description

Location: Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson - Tucson, AZ

Job Id:2274

# of Openings:10

Diocese of Tucson

Job Description

Job Title: On-Call Singer/Musician Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Department/Location: Pastoral Services Department/St. Augustine Cathedral, Tucson, AZ

Primary Function: Under the direction of the Diocesan and Cathedral Director of Liturgical Music is responsible for singing in the Schola for some Sunday services and diocesan liturgical celebrations. A schola member shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in personal life.“…Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received.” (Eph. 4:1)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform as a lay minister in support of the parish’s spiritual and pastoral mission.
• Shall abide by Catholic principles in the singer’s professional and private life, and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures;
• Perform as a singer for the assigned musical events.
• Maintain Church protocol including maintaining an environment of respect and solemnity at all liturgical celebrations
• Maintain open communications with volunteer musicians
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical/Mental Requirements

Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal musical environment.

Required Activities

Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling, hearing; carrying; and keyboarding.

Basic Qualifications

• Exercise courtesy to fellow employees, parishioners and the general public
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must at all times.
• Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance
• Ability to successfully pass a background and criminal history check.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in vocal music.

Other/Preferred Skills

• Degree in Music

Covenant of Employment

The Diocese of Tucson is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the “Zero Tolerance Policy”, no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the Parish/Church/School when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.

Note: All employees and volunteers, regardless of position, are required to undergo high-level security clearance and safe-environment training to ensure the protection of minors and vulnerable adults

Have Questions?

If you have any specific questions regarding volunteer and employment services, please contact your parish or school.

We employ over 1,500 individuals in the nine counties of Southern Arizona, in service of 400,000 Catholics and counting.